City Paws Dog Training

Group Classes for Puppies, Adult Dogs & Everyday Manners

At City Paws Pet Club, we don’t just train dogs — we train the people who love them. Our small group classes help build confidence, structure, communication, and real-life skills that carry over at home.

Dog training group classes at City Paws Pet Club
Positive, easy-to-follow training led by experienced Minneapolis dog trainers

Training That Works in Real Life

Our programs are designed to be simple, practical, and family-friendly. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly with your dog while building habits that last.

Small Group Setting

Dogs learn in a structured, supportive environment without being overwhelmed.

Positive Methods

We focus on clear communication, confidence-building, and reward-based learning.

Real-Life Skills

From leash walking to coming when called, our classes focus on behaviors you actually use.

Upcoming Classes

Join Our Next Session

Spots are limited to keep classes personal, productive, and safe for every dog.

Puppy Level 1 Starts Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at our Lyndale location.
Puppy Level 2 Starts Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at our Lyndale location.

Our Group Classes

Choose the right class based on your dog’s age, experience, and current skill level.

Puppy 1

A 6-week introductory class focused on socialization, potty training, crate training, puppy handling, appropriate play, reward markers, name recognition, sit, stand, down, come, loose leash walking, enrichment, and behavior substitutes.

Puppy 2

A 6-week class that builds on Puppy 1 and develops stronger everyday skills including sit, down, stand, come, loose leash walking, pre-sit/stay, touch/target, games, tricks, and more.

Adult 1

For dogs over 8 months old. This class strengthens foundational behaviors and helps build a polite, well-mannered dog through reward markers, sit, stay, down, stand, come, loose leash walking, leave it, enrichment, and more.

Adult 2

A 6-week class for dogs over 8 months old that advances previous skills with more challenging cues, distance, duration, distractions, touch/target, advanced stay, advanced leash walking, spot, behavior substitutes, and more.

Canine Good Citizen

This class prepares dogs for challenging day-to-day interactions, including greeting strangers, polite petting, grooming acceptance, loose leash walking, walking through crowds, sit/down/stay, recall, dog-to-dog distractions, and supervised separation. Prior puppy or adult class completion is required.

Not Sure Where to Start?

We can help you choose the best fit based on your dog’s age, temperament, and training goals. Start with the right class and build from there.

Ready to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog?

Group classes are a great way to build confidence, improve communication, and create better habits in a safe, structured environment.

Book a Class