
Private one-on-one training
Need some one-on-one time with a training expert to help improve your dog’s behavior? A private session with one of our experienced trainers offers more scheduling flexibility than a group class, and problem behaviors can be addressed more specifically. Your lesson will be tailored for you and your dog's needs.
- An in-person session is a low $120 fee
- A 1 hour over-the-phone session is a low $80 fee.

Friday night Puppy Playgroup
This class offers a fun, safe outdoor or indoor environment (depending on weather) for puppies to practice socialization skills. This is a single class offering of our 4 week puppy socialization class. If you are interested in signing up for one of our 4-week puppy socialization packages, please look at our class offerings.
- This class is for puppies 8-23 weeks old
- This class may be held outdoors, weather permitting
- No sandals or flip-flops permitted
$35 | Class is one hour long
Upcoming Sessions

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are necessary to attend class.
Puppies need to have at least 2 distemper vaccinations, and 1 Bordetella vaccination. If the puppy is over 3 months of age, they need to also have a rabies vaccine unless specified by a veterinarian.
Puppy Kindergarten
This class is for puppies 8-23 weeks old to learn basic behaviors & fun tricks to get their life off to a great start!
This class covers basic developmental behavior skills such as sit, down, come, emergency recall, drop it, leave it, leash walking, and more! This class is a great complement to the Puppy Socialization Class. It is highly recommended to take both classes.
- This class is for puppies 8-25 weeks old
- This class is held indoors
- No sandals or flip-flops permitted
$175 fee | Class runs for 4 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Puppy Kindergarten | Wednesdays in October | 5:45-6:45pm
October 4 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmPuppy Kindergarten | Sundays in October | 11am-12pm
October 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPuppy Kindergarten | Sundays in November | 11am-12pm
November 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPuppy Kindergarten | Wednesdays in November | 5:45-6:45pm
November 8 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmPuppy Kindergarten | Sundays in December | 11am-12pm
December 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are required to attend class.
Puppies need to have at least 2 distemper vaccinations, and 1 Bordetella vaccination. If the puppy is over 3 months of age, they need to also have a rabies vaccine unless specified by a veterinarian.
Loose Leash Walking Fundamentals
Providence Animal Center invites you to sign-up for our 2-week loose leash walking class. This class will teach you tactics you can put in place while you are walking your dog that will help with pulling and yanking on the leash, making strolls with Fido a mutually enjoyable activity.
- This class is for dogs 6+ months old
- This class is held outdoors rain or shine.
- No sandals or flip-flops permitted.
Prerequisite: Beginner Life Skills Class *recommended but not required*
$75 fee | Class runs for 2 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Loose Leash Walking Fundamentals | Sat., Oct. 7 & Oct. 14 | 2-3pm
October 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLoose Leash Walking Fundamentals | Sat., Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 | 2-3pm
October 28 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLoose Leash Walking Fundamentals | Sat., Nov. 11 & Nov. 18 | 2-3pm
November 11 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLoose Leash Walking Fundamentals | Sat., Dec. 9 & Dec. 16 | 2-3pm
December 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmLoose Leash Walking Fundamentals | Sat., Dec. 23 & Dec. 30 | 2-3pm
December 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are necessary to attend class.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
Trick Training 101
Want to have fun with your dog? Impress your family and friends? Let's learn some tricks! Not only is trick training fun, but it's a great way to build your relationship and your dog's focus in a low pressure environment!
Choose from a variety of novice level tricks, perfect tricks you've previously learned, or progress to more advanced level skills, all at your own pace!
- This class is for dogs 6+ months old
- No sandals or flip-flops permitted.
$200 fee | Class runs for 4 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Trick Training 101 | Mondays in October| 4:30-5:30pm
October 9 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmTrick Training 101 | Mondays in November| 4:30-5:30pm
November 6 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are necessary to attend class.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
Beginner Life Skills
This class is for you and your canine companion to learn fundamental skills essential for lifelong success!
In this 4 week class we will cover how to best achieve crucial foundational behaviors such as sit, down, name recognition and how to curb unwanted behavior jumping. In addition, you will learn powerful tips and techniques to properly exercise your youngster's mind and body through enrichment.
- This class is for puppies and adult dogs 5+ months old
- Please wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. No sandals or flip-flops permitted.
$200 fee | Class runs for 4 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Beginner Life Skills | Tuesdays in October | 5:45-6:45pm
October 3 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmBeginner Life Skills | Saturdays in October | 9:30-10:30am
October 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 amBeginner Life Skills | Sundays in October | 12:15-1:15pm
October 8 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pmBeginner Life Skills | Sundays in November | 12:15-1:15pm
November 5 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pmBeginner Life Skills | Tuesdays in November | 5:45-6:45pm
November 7 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are required to attend class.
Puppies need to have at least 2 distemper vaccinations, and 1 Bordetella vaccination. If the puppy is over 3 months of age, they need to also have a rabies vaccine unless specified by a veterinarian.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
Intermediate Life Skills
Does your dog already know the basics like sit, down, and maybe even paw, but needs help fine-tuning their over-excitement? Then this class is for you!
This class will help you and your dog further develop those already-learned basics into better behavior practices through impulse control. Areas that will be covered include: proper greetings, patience, settling, focus and more!
- 1 dog parent per pet is allowed to attend unless given permission by instructor prior to start date of class.
- Please wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. No sandals or flip-flops permitted.
Prerequisite: Beginner Life Skills Class *required or equivalent class*
$200 fee | Class runs for 4 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Intermediate Life Skills | Mondays in October | 5:45-6:45pm
October 9 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmIntermediate Life Skills | Mondays in November | 5:45-6:45pm
November 6 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmIntermediate Life Skills | Thursdays in November | 5:45-6:45pm
November 9 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pmIntermediate Life Skills | Thursdays in December | 5:45-6:45pm
December 7 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are required to attend class.
Puppies need to have at least 2 distemper vaccinations, and 1 Bordetella vaccination. If the puppy is over 3 months of age, they need to also have a rabies vaccine unless specified by a veterinarian.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
Obedience with a Twist
PAC’s Obedience with a Twist class combines basic obedience with fun stations! You and your dog navigate a course while practicing skills like sit, down, stay, come & heel. Dogs and owners have an exciting learning experience as they move around the fun maze of exercises.
- This class is for puppies and adult dogs 6+ months old
- Please wear appropriate closed-toed shoes. No sandals or flip-flops permitted.
$200 fee | Class runs for 4 weeks
Upcoming Sessions
Obedience With a Twist | Sundays in November | 1:30-2:30pm
November 5 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmObedience With a Twist | Sundays in December | 1:30-2:30pm
December 3 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are necessary to attend class.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification
This class is for dogs who have at least taken a Beginner Class, at least 6 months old and are ready to train in becoming the best they can be. The CGC certification is a 10-part test where your dog demonstrates good manners around people, other animals and distractions. This unique class with official AKC Certification through the exam and pledge, will put you and your dog among the million other pets and pet parents who have reached this pristine certification.
- This class is for puppies and adult dogs 6+ months old
- 1 dog parent per pet are allowed to attend unless given permission by instructor prior to start date of class.
$250 fee | Class runs for 6 weeks
Learn more about the CGC program guidelines by clicking HERE.
Upcoming Sessions

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of necessary vaccinations are required to attend class.
Dogs 6+ months will need to be up-to-date on their core vaccinations (Distemper & Rabies - Bordetella is recommended).
We frequently add new classes to our behavioral rotation, so continue to check back!
PLEASE NOTE: For safety purposes, we do not permit the use of retractable leashes, prong collars and shock collars for any dog on our campus, including those taking part in our low-cost behavior services.