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life is better with a dog!
Why choose Laughing Dogs Academy? We have been training in the area for almost 25 years. There are two trainers in your classes so you have plenty of support. We LOVE to learn and grow with new scientific and current best practices. We can offer you the very best training using current scientifically proven, positive methods that are proven to work and are FUN to do with your dogs! Invest in your dogs education wisely because it is easier to learn the right way the first time around! Good and BAD habits are hard to break. Lets train dogs who can learn to be off leash great listeners who are not treat dependent.
We are clicker free and train in ways that prevent your dog from being leash or treat dependent.
Get started with the very best puppy training you can provide for your dog as early as you can! Your puppy will learn to be confident, a respectful and happy social butterfly and the very best companion for their entire lives. Continuing education discounts for our clients who do private lessons then join a group class.
STUDENT, SENIOR AND CONTINUING EDUCATION DISCOUNTS for all students moving up in our classes!
We offer consultations, private lessons as well as group lessons
click here for detailed class and service information
Spring Specials $50 off Puppy Kindergarten
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$50 Adult Dogs Class!
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$50 Adult Dogs Class!
THE BEST FIRST STEP WITH YOUR PUPPY IS HUMAN SOCIALIZATION!
Your puppy needs to meet at least 100 people before they are 16 weeks old! Pop your puppy in a basket and take them out to meet everyone! Bring cookies for others to dole out to your pup. Let them pick up and love on your puppy! YOUR PUPPY DOES NOT NEED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED! Keep it off the grass, bring a potty pad and get your puppy out there! THERE IS A VERY SMALL WINDOW FOR HUMAN SOCIALIZATION DO NOT LET YOUR PUPPY MISS IT! Invite everyone you know over for a pass the puppy party! GET YOUR PUPPY USE TO HAVING OTHERS ENTER YOUR HOME! Human aggression is linked directly to puppy socialization.
Your puppy needs to meet at least 100 people before they are 16 weeks old! Pop your puppy in a basket and take them out to meet everyone! Bring cookies for others to dole out to your pup. Let them pick up and love on your puppy! YOUR PUPPY DOES NOT NEED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED! Keep it off the grass, bring a potty pad and get your puppy out there! THERE IS A VERY SMALL WINDOW FOR HUMAN SOCIALIZATION DO NOT LET YOUR PUPPY MISS IT! Invite everyone you know over for a pass the puppy party! GET YOUR PUPPY USE TO HAVING OTHERS ENTER YOUR HOME! Human aggression is linked directly to puppy socialization.
SPRING Semester Classes
The list below are classes offered this semester check back in Spring for reactive and trails class.
Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Dog and Small Dog Classes are weekly and ongoing, 6 class package to be used in 12 weeks. After 12 weeks they expire and you will need to re-enroll. You can put a hold on our lessons for illness or out of town reason, just let Ben the bookkeeper know :)
Class fee cannot be transferred to private lessons. Students may be moved up into a higher level class such as puppy to adult class with remainder of classes or from Adult Dog to Master's Classes.
Puppy Kindergarten Class 10 weeks up to 6 months,
Sundays at 3pm Sundays
10 weeks to 6 months for large breeds and up to a year for smaller breeds. Register here!
Dogs must have two shots in their puppy series plus one week to come to class.
We focus on socialization, manners and basic obedience!
SPRING SPECIAL $50 off puppy class!
Adult Dog Class 6 months to seniors 4pm Sundays $50 off SPRING SPECIAL!
no reactive dogs in the adult class, (NO excessive barking and zero lunging)
For dogs who are medium to large breed dogs over 6 months old. Little dog breeds 8 months on up. Learn the basics in training skills and great manners while you get your dogs ready for advanced work! Let's get ready for off leash work!
Small Dogs Class Tuesdays 5:30pm
This class is for dog breeds who are 35 lbs and under! It is a feisty little group! Dogs in this class can have some reactive behaviors such as barking and lunging.
Tuesday nights 5:30pm
Master's City Dogs Thursdays 5:30pm Central Park
Thursdays 5:30pm Downtown Davis meet up at Central Park
Let us know if you would like to tryout for this class!
Your dog must have good basic manners and loose leash skills, know sit and down like a champ!
Come learn how to have an amazing city dog who can be super polite in stores and at cafes!
Master's Trail Class Wednesdays 6pm, 6 classes $200
Class location changes so please check carefully!
returning student discount $25 off
Map links will be emailed to you when you register
Wednesday April 25th Levee road walk entrance to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife area
Wednesday May 2nd county road 29/105 levee walk
Wednesday May 9th UCD Fire-pit Raptor trail (Swimming day bring your towel)
Wednesday May 16 Cr 30 and levee road
Wednesday May 23 Raptor center Putah creek parking lot.
Wednesday May 30th UCD Fire-pit Raptor trail (Swimming day bring your towel)
The list below are classes offered this semester check back in Spring for reactive and trails class.
Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Dog and Small Dog Classes are weekly and ongoing, 6 class package to be used in 12 weeks. After 12 weeks they expire and you will need to re-enroll. You can put a hold on our lessons for illness or out of town reason, just let Ben the bookkeeper know :)
Class fee cannot be transferred to private lessons. Students may be moved up into a higher level class such as puppy to adult class with remainder of classes or from Adult Dog to Master's Classes.
Puppy Kindergarten Class 10 weeks up to 6 months,
Sundays at 3pm Sundays
10 weeks to 6 months for large breeds and up to a year for smaller breeds. Register here!
Dogs must have two shots in their puppy series plus one week to come to class.
We focus on socialization, manners and basic obedience!
SPRING SPECIAL $50 off puppy class!
Adult Dog Class 6 months to seniors 4pm Sundays $50 off SPRING SPECIAL!
no reactive dogs in the adult class, (NO excessive barking and zero lunging)
For dogs who are medium to large breed dogs over 6 months old. Little dog breeds 8 months on up. Learn the basics in training skills and great manners while you get your dogs ready for advanced work! Let's get ready for off leash work!
Small Dogs Class Tuesdays 5:30pm
This class is for dog breeds who are 35 lbs and under! It is a feisty little group! Dogs in this class can have some reactive behaviors such as barking and lunging.
Tuesday nights 5:30pm
Master's City Dogs Thursdays 5:30pm Central Park
Thursdays 5:30pm Downtown Davis meet up at Central Park
Let us know if you would like to tryout for this class!
Your dog must have good basic manners and loose leash skills, know sit and down like a champ!
Come learn how to have an amazing city dog who can be super polite in stores and at cafes!
Master's Trail Class Wednesdays 6pm, 6 classes $200
Class location changes so please check carefully!
returning student discount $25 off
Map links will be emailed to you when you register
Wednesday April 25th Levee road walk entrance to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife area
Wednesday May 2nd county road 29/105 levee walk
Wednesday May 9th UCD Fire-pit Raptor trail (Swimming day bring your towel)
Wednesday May 16 Cr 30 and levee road
Wednesday May 23 Raptor center Putah creek parking lot.
Wednesday May 30th UCD Fire-pit Raptor trail (Swimming day bring your towel)
We are a LGBTQIA friendly business and believe everyone deserves the same kindness and support, love and respect that we use to teach dogs and their people!
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Positive and effective scientifically proven methods of dog training and dog walking services!
Have happy, safe, go-anywhere dogs for life! Teaching you to build a positive relationship with your dog is our number one focus. Learn to have a great mannered, off leash dog that can go hiking, to the beach, out to lunch and be calm and under voice control.
We do not use clickers, we train with our voice and do not believe your dog needs a treat for every request to be a great listener! We teach dogs in fun and respectful ways.
Our Teaching Style:
We use lure and random reward training with our puppies and adult dogs and phase treats out. We believe your voice is your greatest tool and YOU are the greatest reward not the treat pouch! Treats are phased out as your dog continues to build on success! We train with play!
Please join our facebook page to stay up on heat, rain and class cancelations!
Rule of thumb if it is 100' or more there is no class, if it is raining 30 minutes before class there will be no class. Master's Classes meet in the rain!
WORK LESS PLAY MORE!
You will learn to speak so your dog listens and behave so they behave. It is all about the play and love we share and teaching in positive and respectful ways!
Sunday groups are held at Cedar Park in Davis California. No classes on holiday weekends. 25-35% of fees from group classes are donated back to animals in our community!
We have a class just right for you and your dog. Come check us out with a free first class for puppy or adult dog class! We can't wait to meet you and help your pups have a happy and safe life as they adventure with you! Not sure what class is best for you? Shoot us an email and we can talk about them! Need a meeting face to face to discuss your dog and your needs, we have consult sessions!
Sunday groups are held at Cedar Park in Davis California. No classes on holiday weekends. 25-35% of fees from group classes are donated back to animals in our community!
We have a class just right for you and your dog. Come check us out with a free first class for puppy or adult dog class! We can't wait to meet you and help your pups have a happy and safe life as they adventure with you! Not sure what class is best for you? Shoot us an email and we can talk about them! Need a meeting face to face to discuss your dog and your needs, we have consult sessions!
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ON-GOING CLASSES
Kindergarten, Adult Dogs, Small Dogs, Masters City Dogs
These classes run year round and are on-going
you jump right in when you are ready!
Private lessons offered year round please fill out a
registration request and we will get you scheduled.
Kindergarten, Adult Dogs, Small Dogs, Masters City Dogs
These classes run year round and are on-going
you jump right in when you are ready!
Private lessons offered year round please fill out a
registration request and we will get you scheduled.
