Group classes at Gretta’s Dog Training are uniquely designed to teach handlers how to handle real-life situation they face every day with their dog. These programs go beyond standard obedience drills and focus on practical skills that actually apply outside of training sessions.
Each group class is carefully built around a specific, common challenge and offers an approach you won’t find in other programs around San Diego.
"ON-LEASH LIFE SKILLS"
If you feel unsure what to do when another dog on leash or a stranger suddenly approaches your dog, this class is for you.
Many dogs become overexcited, overstimulated, or fearful in these moments – especially on leash, where tension often changes their behavior compared to off-leash situations. “On-leash life skills” is designed to teach you how to handle these real-life encounters calmly and clearly, and how to help your dog build better responses instead of practicing stress or reactivity.
"HOW TO WALK A DOG. LEASH SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY WALKS"
If walks feel messy, frustrating, or physically exhausting because of pulling, zig-zagging, or constant tension on the leash, this course is for you.
Many dogs want to sniff, explore, and move, but without clear leash skills they end up practicing dragging, pulling, or losing focus instead of enjoying the walk in a healthy way. How to walk a dog: leash skills for everyday walks is a five-week course focused on finding a realistic balance – allowing dogs to do their “dog things” while learning better leash skills that makes walks easier and more enjoyable for both sides. As part of the process, you will also learn simple protocols for passing dogs and people on leash without chaos, pulling, or overreacting.
"PUPPY FOUNDATIONS. LIFE SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, AND ENGAGEMENT"
If you’re looking for a first class for your puppy and aren’t sure whether to choose socialization or obedience, this program bridges the gap. Puppy Foundations goes beyond puppy play by teaching puppies how to pause, switch attention, and stay engaged with their owner in the middle of excitement. Socialization here means more than meeting other puppies—it includes exploring new surfaces, textures, smells, and learning how to move through the world with confidence. This class is designed to help you and your puppy build the skills that actually matter from the very beginning.
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