Dog Training

At Sand Road Pet Resort, our team is proud to be able to provide a variety of puppy and adult training classes for your best friend!

All classes are taught by our dedicated professional dog trainer, Stacielyn Rydingsward. To learn more about start times for our classes and to get signed up, please contact Stacie at [email protected] or call 860-806-9920.

Puppy Kindergarten

This class is for puppies aged 10 weeks to 5 ½ months.

This is a beginning level class designed for new puppy owners who want to teach their puppy household manners and learn more about canine behavior. Our professional dog trainer, Stacie Rydingsward, teaches positive reinforcement techniques and uses a clicker and whistle. Stacie builds puppy socialization time into our classes so that they can learn how to interact with other dogs. Stacie also participates in the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Program.

Class Duration: 6 Weeks
Cost: $175.00 per dog
Prerequisite: Age-appropriate vaccinations

What You Will Need for Class:

• A treat pouch or suitable bag for holding treats
• Basic collar or harness (no corrective collars)
• 6-foot leash (no retractable leashes)
• High value treats
• Towel or blanket
• Whistle
• A Positive Attitude!

Intermediate Class 1

This clinic is for puppies and dogs aged 5 ½ months or older that have taken a 6-week basic obedience class. We will be concentrating on sits, stays, leash walking, leave its, and recalls.

Class Duration: 6 Weeks
Cost: $175.00
Prerequisite: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, and Negative Fecal

What You Will Need for Class:

• A treat pouch or suitable bag for holding treats
• Basic collar or harness (no corrective collars)
• 6-foot leash (no retractable leashes)
• High value treats
• Towel or blanket
• Whistle
• A Positive Attitude

Loose Leash Walking Tune-up

This clinic is for dogs that need a “tune-up” on loose leash walking and reactiveness. Your dog should have been in a 6-week obedience program and has some training on loose leash walking. Your dog should be 8 months or older. This class will be outside (weather permitting) and we will be concentrating on leave its, loose leash walking, and some reactiveness. Please do not bring your dogs to the first class.

Class Duration: 7 Weeks
Cost: $210
Prerequisite: Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, and Negative fecal

What You Will Need for Class:

• A treat pouch or suitable bag for holding treats
• 6-foot leash (no retractable leashes)
• High value treats
• Whistle
• A Positive Attitude!

Resources for Class

If you do not already have the items to bring to class on hand, we’re here to help! You can find a treat pouch, yummy treats, collars, and leashes at the Feed Store at Sand Road Animal Hospital!