PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
A 4-Week Foundation Class for Puppies
At Bigfork Dog Training, we believe great dogs are built through clear communication, confidence, and trust — starting in puppyhood. Our Puppy Kindergarten class is designed to give your puppy the right start during their most important developmental stage.
Ages: 8–16 weeks
Length: 4 weeks (1 class per week)
Class Size: Small, controlled groups
Ensure your puppy has necessary vaccinations for their age. (usually 1 set)
$160
Wednesdays 1/28, 2/4, 2/11 & 2/18
Saturdays 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14
Spots are limited. Pre-registration required.
Puppy Foundations
Socialization • Training • Activity • Responsibility
The AKC STAR Puppy® Program is designed to give puppies a strong foundation for lifelong success. At Bigfork Dog Training, we focus on building confident, well-mannered puppies through clear communication, thoughtful socialization, and owner education.
Puppies who complete the program are eligible to test for AKC STAR Puppy® Title.
Ages: Puppies under 1 year
Length: 6 weeks on Saturdays (no class on 2/21)
Class Size: Small, controlled groups
Ensure your puppy has necessary vaccinations for their age.
$240
1/24, 1/31, 2/7,2/14, 2/28 & 3/7
Spots are limited. Pre-registration required.
Adult Dog Beginner Foundation
Clarity • Confidence • Real-Life Skills
This class is designed for adult dogs who are new to training or need a fresh start. At Bigfork Dog Training, we focus on building reliable, everyday skills through clear communication, thoughtful structure, and confidence-building exercises.
Whether your dog is newly adopted, entering adolescence, or simply needs better manners, this class provides the foundation for long-term success.
Age: 6 months and older
Length: 5 weeks
Class Size: Small, structured groups
Location: Bigfork Dog Training
Wednesdays 10-11 am 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
Saturdays 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28
$240
Spots are limited. Pre-registration required.
Adult Dog Intermediate Obedience
Reliability • Focus • Real-Life Application
The Intermediate Dog Skills class is designed for teams who have completed a beginner foundation program or have equivalent skills and are ready to build greater reliability, duration, and focus around distractions.
At Bigfork Dog Training, intermediate work is where training becomes functional in everyday life, not just in class.
Testing for AKC Canine Good Citizen test on last day of class.
Prerequisite: Adult Beginner Foundations or trainer approval
Age: 9 months and older
Length: 6 weeks
Class Size: Small, structured groups
Location: Bigfork Dog Training
$300
Spots are limited. Pre-registration required.
Adult Dog Advanced Off Leash Training
More Information coming soon.
DAY TRAIN
Our Day Train program offers structured, trainer-led training during the day while your dog returns home each afternoon. This program is ideal for dogs who need consistent guidance on obedience, behavior modification, and real-world skills without overnight boarding.
Training focuses on building engagement, emotional regulation, and reliable responses in a controlled environment. Owners receive guidance to support progress at home, helping ensure skills transfer into everyday life.
Day Train availability is limited and best suited for dogs who benefit from professional structure paired with at-home reinforcement.
Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes are per day and needs individually registered for. Requires an evaluation for new dogs and minimum 4 day commitment within one month. Can add additional days thereafter.
$150 per day
Spots are limited. Pre-registration required. Contact to schedule.
Rally
Beginner Rally introduces dogs and handlers to the foundations of rally obedience in a structured, supportive group setting. This class focuses on building teamwork, engagement, and clear communication while learning basic rally signs, movement patterns, and ring readiness. Ideal for teams looking to improve focus, precision, and confidence while having fun working together.
Class Length: 6 weeks
Wednesdays : 11:15-12:15 on 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Session Time: 1 hour
Prerequisites: Dogs should have basic leash manners and be able to work around other dogs with space and structure.
$200
FUNGILITY
At Bigfork Dog Training, Fungility™ is about more than obstacles — it’s about building confident, thoughtful dogs through movement, problem-solving, and teamwork.
This class blends foundational agility-style exercises with engagement, body awareness, and emotional regulation. The focus is on clarity and confidence, not speed or competition.
Ages: 5 months and older
Length: 1 hour
Class Size: Small, structured groups
Experience: No agility experience required. Dogs should have basic leash manners and be able to work around other dogs with space and structure.
$120
Wednesdays at 12:30 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18
Fridays at 12:30 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
All equipment is low-impact and adjustable based on age, size, and confidence level. No dog is ever forced onto equipment — participation is choice-based and confidence-driven.
