Manners N’ More Dog Traning

Classes are structured as 7-week group sessions held at their facility. Programs include Puppy Kindergarten, Novice/Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Agility, Tricks, and K9 Nosework. CGC classes conclude with an official AKC evaluation. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement, with instructors guiding handlers to use praise and redirection. Classes are ongoing and sequential, allowing dogs to progress from beginner to advanced levels.

Pricing Summary

Classes are 7 weeks long; pricing is listed per class but exact rates are not specified on the website. No package discounts or payment plans are detailed.

Policies

No cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

Manners ‘N More Dog Training is a dog training school established in 1992 in Bellefonte, PA, founded by Carol Crouch and Betsy Geertson to provide year-round puppy training classes in Centre County. They offer group training classes focused on positive reinforcement methods, avoiding physical or verbal corrections in favor of praising desired behaviors and redirecting unwanted ones. Their curriculum includes puppy kindergarten, novice obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), agility, tricks, and K9 Nosework. The team includes experienced instructors like Carol, Betsy, Amanda Jones, Karen Keller, Addie Hellmers, and others, many of whom have competed in obedience, agility, flyball, and nosework with multiple titles. Carol and Betsy are ASHI Pet First Aid certified, and Amanda is an AKC-approved CGC evaluator. The school emphasizes building strong human-dog relationships through gentle, evolving training techniques that have been refined over decades of seminars and hands-on experience.

They serve dogs of all ages—from puppies to seniors—and welcome all breeds, including herding, sporting, and mixed breeds. Their facility-based classes are held at Benner Pike Village in Bellefonte, and they offer ongoing weekly group sessions lasting seven weeks. Clients report strong community support, seamless adaptation to COVID protocols, and long-term success using the methods learned. Many students continue with multiple classes and even assist as instructors after their own dogs’ progress.

Additional services include official AKC CGC testing, agility training, and scent work classes. The school does not offer private in-home sessions, board-and-train, or grooming services. Their philosophy centers on patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, making them a trusted choice for families seeking reliable, science-based training in Central Pennsylvania.

Accomplishments

Carol Crouch has over 50 years of training experience, holds multiple AKC, UKC, and Canadian Kennel Club obedience and agility titles, and has competed in flyball. She has attended seminars with renowned trainers including Milo Pearsall, Janice DeMello, and Bud Houston. Amanda Jones is an AKC-approved CGC Evaluator. Betsy Geertson and Carol co-founded the first puppy kindergarten classes in Centre County. Several staff members have earned titles in obedience, agility, and nosework competitions.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class schedules and register for upcoming sessions listed on the Schedule page. No formal initial consultation or evaluation is mentioned; enrollment appears to be direct registration into group classes.