Sit Stay and Play AK

Group classes include Puppy Level I and II (6 weeks), Adult Level I (6 weeks), C.G.C. (6 weeks), S.T.A.R. Puppy (6 weeks), Trick Dog (Novice–Performer levels), Dancing with Your Dog (6 weeks), and Out and About (advanced public access). Private training is available in 1-hour sessions for behavior, aggression, or service dog evaluation. The Service Dog Program requires an initial evaluation, medical and disability documentation, and follows a structured curriculum based on Bergin University standards. Puppy Coaching is a monthly membership with pack walks, behavioral support, and access to advanced classes. All programs emphasize real-world distractions, off-leash skills, and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are priced at $100–$150 for 5–6 week sessions. Private one-on-one training is $100 per hour. Puppy Coaching is a $120 monthly membership. A tiered pricing plan offers discounts for multiple classes: Pick 1 Class ($130), Pick 2 Classes ($260, 5% discount), Pick 3 Classes ($390, 5% discount), Pick all 5 Classes ($563, 10% discount). Service dog program evaluation is $150, with ongoing training costs varying by duration and needs.

Denise Agosti is a certified dog trainer based in Anchorage, Alaska, offering group classes, private lessons, and specialized training programs for puppies, adult dogs, and service/therapy dogs. She focuses on positive, fun, and human-centered training, with the motto “I’m not here to train the dog, but their humans.” Her services include Puppy S.T.A.R., Canine Good Citizen (C.G.C.), Trick Dog, Out and About, and Dancing with Your Dog classes—all held at the Lutheran Church of Hope. She also offers one-on-one private training for behavioral issues, aggression, or service dog evaluation, and a structured Service Dog Training Program aligned with Bergin University standards. Denise provides puppy coaching as a monthly membership that includes pack walks, behavioral support, and access to advanced classes. Additional services include dog boarding, dog walking, and seminars on rescue dog training. She is certified by the American Kennel Club through Animal Behavior College and holds credentials in therapy, service, and mobility canine training.

Denise has trained her own dogs to multiple AKC titles in Obedience, Rally, CGC, and Tricks. She specializes in PTSD and Autism service dog placement and offers a service dog named Dede for adoption to qualified individuals. Training incorporates off-leash work, real-world distractions, and public access practice. All classes are held at a dedicated facility, and she emphasizes socialization, manners, and building strong human-dog bonds.

She also provides Dog First Aid training and educational resources under “Extra Reading” for puppy, adult, and advanced dog owners.

Denise is committed to helping families train their own dogs for service roles, providing full support from evaluation through certification and beyond.

Accomplishments

Denise Agosti is an AKC-certified trainer through Animal Behavior College, certified by Bergin University of Canine Studies in therapy, service, and mobility canines (2018). She has trained her own dogs to AKC titles in Obedience (CD), Rally (Novice and Advanced), Canine Good Citizen, and Trick Dog titles. She offers a certified service dog, Dede, for placement to individuals with PTSD or Autism. She administers official AKC certifications including Puppy S.T.A.R., CGC, CGC-Urban, and Trick Dog titles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must book an initial evaluation or class through the online booking system. For service dog applicants, an evaluation is required to assess the dog’s temperament and suitability, along with submission of a doctor’s letter and veterinarian’s letter. Puppy Coaching and group classes can be enrolled in directly via the Book Online page. All classes require completion of prerequisite classes for advanced levels.