Preserving the bond between people and their pets is a primary goal of Lollypop Farm. We encourage every dog owner, whether they have an eight-week-old or an eight-year-old, to participate in training classes with their dog. Classes offer people and their pets a wonderful opportunity to improve their communication skills and prevent future behavior problems. It’s also a lot of fun!

Training classes at Lollypop Farm promote a positive bond between dogs and their guardians using reward-based training methods in an engaging and interactive setting.

Meet Our Instructors
As part of the Behavior Department at Lollypop Farm, our staff training instructors conduct classes that are in line with the training philosophy practiced within the shelter.

Celeste Lorch, Behavior and Training Instructor
Alyssa Boyea, Trainer

About Our Classes
Our team has developed a fantastic curriculum to help you build a positive relationship with your dog. Classes emphasize a relationship-based training philosophy that focuses on teaching dogs real-life skills by using rewards that are meaningful to each dog. Learn more about our classes and register!

For Dogs and Puppies New to Training:

Puppy Head Start: Focusing on the Priorities of Puppyhood! For puppies 7-16 weeks of age. Get a head start of setting your pup up for a lifetime of positive experiences with socialization and skills, while addressing the typical puppy behaviors. >> Learn more and Register "Tween" Puppy Head Start: Focusing on the Priorities of Puppyhood! For puppies 4-6.5 months of age that have not yet taken any classes. The primary goal is to produce happily compliant, well-mannered, easily-handled adult dogs. >> Learn more and Register Basic Manners: A Pawsitive Approach to a Polite Pooch For dogs 6.5 months old or older and new to training. Learn how to communicate effectively with your dog to train skills and prevent poor household manners. >> Learn more and Register Small Wonders: Basic Manners with a Tiny Twist Small dogs need to learn etiquette, too!  Small-dog guardians often choose to overlook shyness, jumping, barking, or other typical small-dog quirks.  Give your small dog something special and allow them to shine! >> Learn more and Register Bravery Boost: Help for Shy Dogs For dogs 6.5 months and older. There's help for those dog that are not comfortable with strangers, other dogs, noises, objects or social pressure! We'll help you read your dog and help them gain confidence. >> Learn more and Register

For Dogs Continuing in Class with Lollypop Farm:

Adolescent Puppy: Rebels with Paws For graduates of Puppy Head Start or "Tween" Puppy Head Start. Get helpful training tools, tips, and game ideas to maintain a close and happy relationship with your pup while they go through the phase of testing their boundaries. >> Learn more and Register Intermediate Manners: Brilliant Buddies For dogs already completing Adolescent Puppy, Basic Manners, or equivalent. Strengthen your dogs skills and take them to the next level. >> Learn more and Register Tricks for Kicks: Canine Superstars! For dogs already completing Adolescent Puppy, Basic Manners, or equivalent. Impress your friends by teaching your dog some impressive moves like take a bow, skateboarding, and more! >> Learn more and Register Fun Foundations for Agility & Dog Sports For dogs over 6 months of age who are looking for some new skills that go beyond the basics.  The Fun Foundations class will give you and your dog some of the foundational skills needed for many dog sports, such as agility, flyball, rally obedience, dock diving, and more. >> Learn more and Register AKC Canine Good Citizen ® (CGC) Prep and Testing For dogs already completing Intermediate Manners, or permission of instructor.  Ensure that your dog is a respected member of the community by acting mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. Also, if you are interested in pet-assisted therapy with your pup, this class is the place to start. >> Learn more and Register Beginner Agility I For dogs over 10 months of age who would like to try their paws out in the sport of Agility!  This class is for those who are just looking for a fun activity for their dog or are looking to go on to participate in agility competitions in the future. >> Learn more and Register

Workshops: One Day, Two Hours, Great Tools

Jumpers and Pullers This intensive single session workshop is all about teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash. It is for the dog and owner who have completed at least one of our training classes but feel they need more work on loose leash walking and greeting people politely. >> Learn more and Register Boredom Busters Learn about fun activities, new toys, and training aids that really do work to prevent boredom. This fun and interactive class will help you find new and exciting ways to challenge and stimulate your dog. >> Learn more and Register

Have another issue you need to address? Visit our Pet Peeves Behavior section for information on behavior problems and to call our FREE advice line!

Questions? Please contact us at (585) 223-1330 x251 or email info@lollypop.org