How to sign up:
New Clients: Please fill out intake form HERE with requested class (please include date of selected class as there may be more than one class of any specific type running at one time). PAYMENT REQUIRED TO HOLD SPOT IN CLASS. PAYMENT NOT REQUIRED FOR TRAINING INQUIRY.
Returning Clients: Please email, call, or text me with requested class time/date.
*Class enrollment at discretion of trainer (we want you and your dog set up for success and enrolled in the class that best fits their needs and skill level). Class sizes are limited. Full or cancelled classes will be removed from calendar.
**Classes with 0 enrollment within ONE WEEK of class start will be canceled and removed from the schedule
***Group Classes with SINGLE enrollment will be called before the first class date. If desired, you will be moved to a class with other dogs in it. Group class price will be honored if single enrollment for a class is chosen to be kept by enrollee.
Payment: Please choose one of the following payment options
Cash (dropped off at Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital or otherwise scheduled with the trainer)
Check (Payable to Pack Culture Dog Training, LLC dropped off at Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital or otherwise scheduled with the trainer)
Zelle (203-640-1028)
Cashapp ($packculturedt)
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR DOGāS NAME IN ANY MEMO/SUBJECT
Receipts/invoices available upon request
ATTENTION: FREE CLASSES AND EVENTS (puppy playtime, etc) STILL REQUIRE RSVP PLEASE. Not only do I live far away, but I value your time. I donāt want a singleton showing up for group play, I donāt want to drive all the way over for a 0 attendance. Known attendance allows me to best respect everyoneās time. You will be called in the case of a singleton attendance. Thank you
Upcoming Group Classes
FREE Puppy Playtime
AGE GROUP: 10 weeks-6mo
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
Beginner Obedience
Build the foundation for a well-mannered dog! Beginner Obedience focuses on teaching clear communication, good manners, and practical skills you can use in everyday life. This class is great for dogs who are new to formal training or need to strengthen their basic obedience.
Weāll work on:
Sit & down
Stay
Come when called
Leave it
Loose-leash walking
Focus & engagement
Impulse control
Appropriate manners around people & dogs
Beginning distraction work
The goal for Beginner Obedience is to help them learn to listen, communicate, and make better choices in the real world. š¾
Intermediate Obedience
Take your dogās basic obedience to the next level! Intermediate Obedience is designed for dogs who already understand foundational commands and are ready to develop greater focus, reliability, and self-control around distractions.
Weāll build on familiar skills by increasing distance, duration, and distraction, while introducing more challenging leash work, recalls, stays, impulse control, and neutrality around other dogs and people.
Weāll work on:
Extended sit & down stays
Stronger recalls
Loose-leash walking & heel foundations
Distance & duration
Increased distractions
Impulse control
Place work
Focus around dogs & people
Handler engagement
Real-world manners
Prerequisite: Dogs should have a basic understanding of sit, down, stay, recall, and loose-leash walking.
Cooperative Care Seminar
Help make everyday handling and veterinary visits less stressful for you and your dog! This free 30-minute seminar introduces cooperative careāteaching dogs how to comfortably participate in their own grooming, handling, and medical care rather than simply being restrained through it.
Weāll cover:
Handling paws, ears & mouth
Nail trim preparation
Comfortable restraint & positioning
Building positive associations with veterinary handling
Teaching a chin rest
Consent-based handling & recognizing when your dog needs a break
Preparing for exams, vaccines and other routine procedures
Simple exercises you can practice at home
Perfect for puppies, adult dogs, nervous dogs, or anyone who wants to make routine care easier and more positive.
FREE Puppy Playtime
AGE GROUP: 10 weeks-6mo
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Preparation
AKC CGC Preparation Class helps dogs and handlers build the real-world manners and reliability needed to work toward the AKC Canine Good Citizen title. Weāll practice polite greetings, accepting handling and grooming, loose-leash walking, walking through crowds, sit/down/stay, recall, appropriate behavior around other dogs, reactions to everyday distractions, and supervised separation. The class focuses on confidence, neutrality, handler communication, and reliable obedience in real-life situations, with the CGC evaluation offered at the completion of the program.
CGC TEST ITEMS:
Test 1 : Accepting a friendly stranger
Test 2 : Sitting politely for petting
Test 3 : Appearance and grooming
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
Test 5: Walking through a crowd
Test 6: Sit and down on cue and stay in place
Test 7: Coming when called
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
Test 9: Reaction to distraction
Test 10: Supervised separation
*There is an additional fee to be paid to the AKC to obtain the CGC certificate and title.
$250 - 5 sessions, includes AKC CGC Evaluation
Puppy Preschool
For Ages 8 weeks - 16 weeks
Give your puppy the best possible start! Puppy Preschool is designed to help young puppies build the skills, confidence, and good habits they need to grow into well-mannered adult dogs. This class combines beginner obedience with important puppy topics to help owners navigate those sometimes-chaotic first few months.
Weāll work on:
Sit & down
Come when called
Beginner stay
Leash walking foundations
Focus & engagement
Crate training
Potty training
Puppy biting & chewing
Appropriate play & socialization
Handling & cooperative care
Confidence building
Preventing unwanted habits before they start
Weāll also discuss puppy development, socialization, routines, boundaries, and common puppy behaviors, giving you the tools to continue building good habits at home.
For puppies 8ā16 weeks old at the start of class. Age-appropriate vaccinations required. š¾
$200 - 5 weeks
Location: Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital Surfside
968 E Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
FREE Puppy Playtime
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
Advanced Obedience
Take your dogās training from good to dependable. Advanced Obedience is designed for dogs with a strong training foundation who are ready to put their skills to work under greater distractions and real-world pressure.
This class focuses less on teaching new commands and more on proofing the skills your dog already knowsābuilding reliability even when the environment becomes challenging.
Weāll work on:
Advanced distraction proofing
Long-distance & extended stays
Reliable recalls around distractions
Advanced heel & leash work
Distance obedience
Dog & people neutrality
Place & settling around activity
Impulse control
Maintaining focus in exciting environments
Real-world obedience challenges
Prerequisite: Dogs should have a solid understanding of basic obedience and be comfortable working around other dogs and people.
The goal: obedience you can rely on when it actually matters. š¾
Puppy Preschool
For Ages 8 weeks - 16 weeks
Give your puppy the best possible start! Puppy Preschool is designed to help young puppies build the skills, confidence, and good habits they need to grow into well-mannered adult dogs. This class combines beginner obedience with important puppy topics to help owners navigate those sometimes-chaotic first few months.
Weāll work on:
Sit & down
Come when called
Beginner stay
Leash walking foundations
Focus & engagement
Crate training
Potty training
Puppy biting & chewing
Appropriate play & socialization
Handling & cooperative care
Confidence building
Preventing unwanted habits before they start
Weāll also discuss puppy development, socialization, routines, boundaries, and common puppy behaviors, giving you the tools to continue building good habits at home.
For puppies 8ā16 weeks old at the start of class. Age-appropriate vaccinations required. š¾
$200 - 5 weeks
Location: Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital Surfside
968 E Eau Gallie Blvd, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937
FREE Puppy Playtime
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
Beginner Obedience
Build the foundation for a well-mannered dog! Beginner Obedience focuses on teaching clear communication, good manners, and practical skills you can use in everyday life. This class is great for dogs who are new to formal training or need to strengthen their basic obedience.
Weāll work on:
Sit & down
Stay
Come when called
Leave it
Loose-leash walking
Focus & engagement
Impulse control
Appropriate manners around people & dogs
Beginning distraction work
The goal for Beginner Obedience is to help them learn to listen, communicate, and make better choices in the real world. š¾
Free Puppy Playtime
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
Free Puppy Playtime
Give your puppy a safe, positive place to play, explore, and build confidence! Puppy Playtime is a free, supervised socialization opportunity designed to help young puppies develop appropriate social skills and positive experiences with other dogs and people.
Puppies will have the opportunity to practice:
Appropriate puppy-to-puppy play
Reading & responding to canine body language
Confidence around new dogs and people
Healthy play boundaries
Taking breaks and settling after excitement
Positive exposure to new sights, sounds & experiences
Play is supervised and structured to help prevent puppies from becoming overwhelmed or practicing inappropriate play behaviors.
FREE to attend!
š¾ Age-appropriate vaccinations required
š¾ Puppies must be healthy and free of contagious illness
š¾ Playgroups may be separated by size, age, confidence, and play style for safety
Socialization is about more than just playing with other dogs ā itās about helping your puppy learn how to navigate the world with confidence.
Intermediate Obedience
Take your dogās basic obedience to the next level! Intermediate Obedience is designed for dogs who already understand foundational commands and are ready to develop greater focus, reliability, and self-control around distractions.
Weāll build on familiar skills by increasing distance, duration, and distraction, while introducing more challenging leash work, recalls, stays, impulse control, and neutrality around other dogs and people.
Weāll work on:
Extended sit & down stays
Stronger recalls
Loose-leash walking & heel foundations
Distance & duration
Increased distractions
Impulse control
Place work
Focus around dogs & people
Handler engagement
Real-world manners
Prerequisite: Dogs should have a basic understanding of sit, down, stay, recall, and loose-leash walking.
Advanced Obedience
Take your dogās training from good to dependable. Advanced Obedience is designed for dogs with a strong training foundation who are ready to put their skills to work under greater distractions and real-world pressure.
This class focuses less on teaching new commands and more on proofing the skills your dog already knowsābuilding reliability even when the environment becomes challenging.
Weāll work on:
Advanced distraction proofing
Long-distance & extended stays
Reliable recalls around distractions
Advanced heel & leash work
Distance obedience
Dog & people neutrality
Place & settling around activity
Impulse control
Maintaining focus in exciting environments
Real-world obedience challenges
Prerequisite: Dogs should have a solid understanding of basic obedience and be comfortable working around other dogs and people.
The goal: obedience you can rely on when it actually matters. š¾
Beginner On-Leash Obedience
A strong relationship starts with clear communication, consistency, and a solid foundation of training. Our Beginner On-Leash Obedience class is designed for dogs and handlers who want to build reliable everyday manners and develop the skills needed for success in real-world situations.
In this class, dogs will learn essential obedience behaviors such as sit, down, stay, recall, place, and loose-leash walking while developing focus and engagement with their handler. We will also work on impulse control, calm behavior around distractions, and teaching dogs how to make better choices in everyday situations.
Training goes beyond simply teaching commands. Owners will learn how to effectively communicate with their dog, reinforce desired behaviors, and create reliability both at home and in public. Whether your dog is young, newly adopted, or simply needs a refresher on the basics, this class provides the structure needed to build confidence and understanding.
Skills Covered Include:
ā¢ Sit, down, and stay
ā¢ Reliable recall foundations
ā¢ Loose-leash walking and leash manners
ā¢ Place and duration exercises
ā¢ Engagement and focus around distractions
ā¢ Impulse control and calm behavior
ā¢ Greeting people politely
ā¢ Building confidence in new environments
ā¢ Real-world manners and everyday obedience
This class serves as the foundation for all future training and is recommended for dogs of all ages. The goal is to create a dog that understands how to work with you, responds reliably to basic commands, and can confidently navigate everyday life as a well-mannered companion.
Puppy Shaping Group Class
Best suited for puppies 8 weeks (2 months)- 20 weeks (5 months)
Give your puppy the best possible start with a strong foundation of training, socialization, and life skills. This class is designed specifically for young puppies during their most important developmental period, helping them grow into confident, well-mannered companions.
Puppies will learn essential obedience skills such as sit, down, recall, leash walking, place, and impulse control while also developing confidence around new people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and environments. Special emphasis is placed on appropriate socialization, teaching puppies how to calmly and confidently navigate the world rather than becoming overly excited, fearful, or reactive.
Owners will learn how to prevent common behavioral issues before they start, including jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash, excessive barking, and difficulty settling. We also cover topics such as house training, crate training, proper play, handling for grooming and veterinary care, and building engagement with your puppy.
Topics Covered Include:
ā¢ Puppy socialization and confidence building
ā¢ Basic obedience foundations
ā¢ Recall and engagement games
ā¢ Leash walking skills
ā¢ Impulse control and manners
ā¢ Handling and grooming preparation
ā¢ House training and crate training guidance
ā¢ Preventing common behavior problems
ā¢ Building focus around distractions
This class focuses on creating a positive learning experience while giving owners the tools they need to raise a well-adjusted, confident dog. The goal isn't just a puppy that knows commands. It's a puppy that learns how to learn, communicate, and thrive in the world around them.
5 weeks -$200
Socialization and Real-World Confidence Group Class
Socialization is about far more than simply meeting other dogs. This class is designed to help dogs build confidence, neutrality, and good decision-making skills in the real world. Through carefully structured training exercises and exposure to new environments, dogs learn how to navigate everyday situations calmly and confidently while staying engaged with their handler.
This class includes the highest number of field trips of any program we offer. Teams will visit a variety of pet-friendly locations to practice skills around real-world distractions such as people, shopping carts, outdoor dining areas, unfamiliar sounds, moving objects, and other animals. The goal is to create a dog that can accompany you through daily life without becoming overwhelmed, reactive, or overly excited.
Dogs will work on leash manners, engagement, impulse control, confidence-building exercises, and appropriate behavior in public settings. Whether your dog is shy, excitable, easily distracted, or simply needs more experience in the world, this class provides a safe and structured way to develop the skills needed for success.
Skills Focused On:
ā¢ Confidence in new environments
ā¢ Neutrality around people and dogs
ā¢ Engagement with the handler despite distractions
ā¢ Loose-leash walking and public manners
ā¢ Impulse control and calm behavior
ā¢ Exposure to novel sights, sounds, and surfaces
ā¢ Building resilience and adaptability in everyday situations
Perfect for puppies, adolescent dogs, newly adopted dogs, or any dog that could benefit from more positive exposure to the world. The objective isn't to make your dog greet everyone they meetāit's to create a dog that can confidently and calmly exist in the world around them.
AKC Canine Good Citizens Preparation Group Class
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is the gold standard for canine manners and responsible dog ownership. This class is designed to prepare you and your dog for the CGC test while building the practical, real-world skills needed to confidently navigate everyday life together.
Throughout the course, dogs will learn to remain calm and polite when meeting friendly strangers, walk respectfully on a loose leash, sit politely for petting, accept handling and grooming, and maintain composure around other dogs and common distractions. We will also focus on reliable recalls, stays, supervised separation, and teaching dogs how to settle and make good choices in new environments.
This class is ideal for owners looking to strengthen their dog's obedience, improve public manners, work toward therapy dog goals, or earn an AKC title. Training will emphasize clear communication, engagement, and real-life application rather than simply practicing exercises in a controlled environment.
By the end of the course, teams will have the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully complete the ten-step AKC Canine Good Citizen test and enjoy greater freedom and reliability in their daily lives. Eligible teams may complete their official CGC evaluation upon finishing the class.
Skills Covered Include:
ā¢ Accepting a friendly stranger
ā¢ Sitting politely for petting
ā¢ Appearance and grooming acceptance
ā¢ Loose-leash walking
ā¢ Walking through a crowd
ā¢ Sit, down, and stay on cue
ā¢ Reliable recall
ā¢ Appropriate reactions to other dogs
ā¢ Confidence around distractions
ā¢ Calm supervised separation from the handler
Whether your goal is an AKC title, a future therapy dog certification, or simply a well-mannered companion, the CGC program provides an excellent foundation for lifelong success. š¾
5 weeks - $225
Includes one CGC test evaluation (please note, there are additional fees for submission with AKC. These fees are separate from Pack Culture Dog Training Affiliation)
Advanced Off-Leash Obedience Group Class
Imagine hiking trails, visiting parks, or enjoying pet-friendly events with the confidence that your dog will come when called, stay where you place them, and make good decisions.
Our Advanced Off-Leash Obedience Program uses modern e-collar training as a communication tool. Through proper conditioning, your dog learns that the e-collar is simply another way to receive information from you, creating reliability at distances where a leash can't reach.
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Reliable Recall
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Off-Leash Heel
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Place & Duration Work
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Distance Commands
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Real-World Distraction Training
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Increased Freedom & Safety
The goal is control and safety. When used correctly, the e-collar becomes your dog's "Bluetooth leash," the insurance policy, allowing them more freedom while maintaining a strong connection with you.
Every dog is different, which is why all training programs begin with a free evaluation to determine your goals and create a plan that fits your dog.
5 weeks -$200 (does not include equipment)
Equipment can be purchased for $200. Please allow adequate time for equipment to arrive.