MuttSchool: dog training and behavior

MuttSchool’s training begins with a 90-minute Evaluation to assess the dog’s needs and create a personalized plan. Afterward, clients purchase a 10-lesson credit package to schedule private 30-minute sessions at their convenience. Lessons are customized to the dog’s age and goals: Puppy Training (8 weeks–6 months), Building Skills for Adolescents (6–12 months), and Refining Skills (1 year+). The Good Dog Program includes three core modules—Calm (stress reduction), Confidence (bravery building), and Connection (focus and responsiveness)—with optional add-ons like Slatmill & Canine Fitness and PEMF & Red Light Therapy. Behavior Modification is available but requires more than the initial 10-lesson package.

Pricing Summary

MuttSchool offers a 90-minute Evaluation as a first step, followed by 10-lesson credit packages for training. Each lesson is 30 minutes. Packages are valid for six months from purchase and can be used for any training except Behavior Modification, which requires additional sessions. Lesson credits are flexible and can be scheduled at the owner’s convenience. No specific pricing per lesson or package is listed, but the 10-lesson package is available for purchase through their catalog.

Policies

Lesson packages are valid for six months from the date of purchase. Clients can reschedule lessons up to 48 hours before the original appointment. A client account is highly recommended to track session usage and manage scheduling. After purchasing a package, clients receive a confirmation email with a code to schedule lessons. If multiple items are purchased, clients can choose which code to use via the “…” menu.

MuttSchool is a dog training business that offers positive, play-based 30-minute private lessons and interactive online classes to help dogs build confidence, connection, and calm without using pain, fear, or intimidation. Their training focuses on teamwork and communication, using game-inspired off-leash exercises to make learning fun and effective. They provide personalized training plans tailored to each dog’s personality and the owner’s lifestyle, with programs for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. MuttSchool also offers the Good Dog Program, which includes specialized modules for Calm (stress reduction), Confidence (bravery building), and Connection (focus and responsiveness), along with add-on therapies like Slatmill & Canine Fitness and PEMF & Red Light Therapy. Their trainers are CPDT-certified and emphasize science-backed, humane methods. They also offer a free online class on puppy development and socialization.

MuttSchool is transitioning locations in December 2025 but continues to offer private lessons and online classes for convenience. They provide flexible 10-lesson credit packages valid for six months, allowing owners to schedule sessions around their lives. Their facility is described as clean and safe, with trainers who are kind, informative, and deeply committed to both dogs and owners.

They serve clients seeking behavior modification for reactivity, anxiety, fearfulness, and impulse control, and support dogs of all sizes and ages with individualized attention and consistent progress tracking.

Accomplishments

MuttSchool’s trainers are CPDT-certified and use science-backed, humane methods. They offer specialized programs like the Good Dog Program and provide free online education on puppy socialization. Their facility is noted for being clean and safe, and their team is praised for going above and beyond, including caring for dogs during severe weather.

How to Get Started!

New clients begin with a 90-minute Evaluation to discuss goals, assess the dog’s behavior, and create a personalized training plan. After the evaluation, clients enroll in a 10-lesson credit package to begin scheduling private sessions. Puppies under 6 months do not require an evaluation and can start training 10 days after their first round of vaccinations.