Public Manners
Public Manners is a seven-week course that meets at various locations weekly so we can work around countless distractions. This class is designed to offer great opportunities for you to put your dog in “real-world” situations while remaining in a semi- controlled environment, allowing you to train your dog and establish the relationship and leadership you’ll need with your dog when you go out in public.
Public Manners is the natural next step after Basic Obedience and will help prepare your dog for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
Training begins in a low-distraction environment and gradually progresses with new exercises each week at specific locations. This helps your dog adapt to real-life situations through structured training in different settings.
This class strengthens appropriate social skills, sharpens leash handling, reinforces reliable foundational commands, and enhances communication and attention in distracting environments. Dogs learn to walk confidently through busy areas, greet others with good manners, and remain calm and composed in public spaces such as restaurants and cafés.
Common behavior challenges—including jumping, barking, and lunging—are addressed in a practical, supportive way, giving owners the tools and confidence to manage their dogs successfully both at home and out in the community.
We focus on solid, practical obedience in real-world environments, giving you the tools to confidently guide your dog through everyday situations. Along the way, you’ll learn management strategies for those “sticky” moments and how to strengthen your bond and leadership.
Class Requirements:
- Dogs must be six months of age
- Dogs must have successfully graduated Basic Obedience or previous in home training
- Proof of vaccines must be brought to orientation (Rabies, Distemper & Parvo)
- Required training equipment
Class Schedule: Saturday, April 18 (9:30 am- 10:30 am)
Orientation is held at Hollywood Feed located at 9660 Falls of the Neuse Raleigh 27615
Cost: $285 for the entire 7- week course
Skills you and your dog will learn together:
- Mastering the walk
- Effective communication between you and your dog
- Leadership skills to build confidence and trust
- Managing & redirecting unwanted behaviors
- Safe socialization with people and other dogs
- Polite Meet & Greet interactions
- Impulse control in real-life situations
- Preventing bad habits like barking, jumping, and lunging
- Walking politely past distractions (people, dogs, children)
- Sit/Down/Stay commands with real-life distractions
- Reinforcement techniques (duration, distance, distractions)
- Settling down in public places like restaurants and cafés
- Field trips to practice skills in real-world environments
- Introduction to obstacle courses for fun and engagement
- Mat work with distance, duration, and distractions
- Test Preparation: Covers specific exercises for the CGC test, such as walking through a crowd, sitting for petting, and reaction to another dog.
- Weekly handouts and homework for continued learning
- Email support for additional guidance
Please Note: This class is not for shy, fearful dogs. If your dog experiences fear around people, dogs or noise please visit our Fearful Fido Class page.
Class Schedule: Saturday, April 18 (9:30 am- 10:30 am)
Orientation is held at Hollywood Feed located at 9660 Falls of the Neuse Raleigh 27615
Cost: $285 for the entire 7- week course
Training is a lifelong journey you and your dog share, not something done to them. With proper training and socialization, your dog will behave well at home and in various public settings. Elevate their skills and enjoy the pride of having a well-mannered companion who impresses everyone with their obedience.
