The buttons below will take you to the websites of the recreation departments that sponsor our classes. Use the search function on the recreation website to find our classes and enroll. To view descriptions of the courses listed below, click here.
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Class fees: Fees range from $155-$220 to attend with a dog and $75-$100 without a dog, depending on the class and the sponsoring Recreation Dept. Please visit the Rec Dept website for fees for each class.
Class length: All classes are an hour long each week; for Therapy Dog Academy, the first class is 1.5 to 2 hours long.
Attend with or without a dog: Humans are welcome to attend any class solo at a significantly reduced fee—an excellent option if your dog isn’t ready for group class, the class is full, or you’re preparing for a future dog and want training support and information ahead of time.
ESSEX Junction
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
Saturdays, March 28—May 9, 9:30am AND 10:45am sessions (no class 4/4)
Mondays, May 11—June 22, 6:15pm (no class 5/25)
Thursdays, August 20—Sept 24, 6:15pm
Saturdays, Sept 12—Oct 17, 9:30am AND 10:45am sessions
Beyond Basics
Mondays, May 11—June 15, 7:30pm (no class 5/25)
Saturdays, Sept 12—Oct 10, 9:30am AND 10:45am sessions
Therapy Dog Academy
Saturdays, March 28—May 9, noon (no class 4/4)
Thursdays, August 20—Sept 24, 7:30pm
Contact Essex Junction Recreation at 878-1375 or use the button to go to their website.
“[Deb] Artfully addresses each dog and owner’s needs...She is a true gem.”
“Have worked with other trainers…by far this is the best class I’ve taken yet.”
ST. ALBANS
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
Tuesdays, March 10—April 21, 6pm (no class 3/17)
Tuesdays, May 12—June 16, 6pm
Tuesdays, June 30—August 4, 6pm
Tuesdays, September 8—October 13, 6pm
Thursdays, October 15—November 19, 6pm
Beyond Basics
Tuesdays, June 30—July 28, 7:15pm
Thursdays, October 15—November 12, 7:15pm
Therapy Dog Academy
Tuesdays, May 12—June 16, 7:15pm
Tuesdays, September 8—October 13, 7:15pm
Contact St. Albans Recreation at 524–1500 or use the button to go to their website.
“Makes class fun, adjusts techniques when a dog needs it, and has the knowledge and instinct to deal with everything canine!”
“[Deb’s] overall expertise in all areas of dog training were absolutely without question the best I have ever enrolled in…her interpersonal skills made us feel so relaxed...”
WILLISTON
Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills
Sundays, April 26—June 7, 2pm AND 3:15pm sessions (no class May 12)
Saturdays, July 11—August 15, 9:30 AND 10:45 sessions
Wednesdays, August 26—September 30, 6:15pm
Saturdays, November 7—December 19, 10am AND 11:15am sessions (no class Nov 28)
Beyond Basics
Saturdays, July 11—Aug 8, noon
Saturdays, November 7—December 19, 12:30 (no class Nov 28)
Therapy Dog Academy
Sundays, April 26—June 7, 4:30pm (no class May 12)
Wednesdays, August 26—September 30, 7:30pm
This class is offered through both the Williston and Hinesburg Recreation Departments. It meets in Williston, and the fee is the same. You can register through either town—if one site says a class is full, try the other!
“Hands down, the best trainer I’ve worked with.”
“Deb at Goldstar is exactly the kind of trainer every dog owner needs. People will stop us and comment how good our young dog is.”
