Group Classes

Sit. Stay. Good Dog! is excited to announce our continued partnership with the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM) to offer Basic through Advanced Dog Obedience Training and even Puppy Kindergarten classes! Classes will be held in the air-conditioned comfort of the Humane Society of South Mississippi's multi-purpose room. We chose to hold Saturday morning classes to give our students, both human and canine, the rest of the weekend to practice and train what you learn. These courses are targeted for the family dog.

Please note - Aggressive dogs should not be enrolled in group training. If you are experiencing problems with aggression, contact us to address these issues prior to beginning training in a group environment.

Puppy Kindergarten - $99.00

Requirements: Puppies less than six months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will cover potty training, correcting and redirecting undesired behavior, teaching puppy to come when called, and socialization. Classes are held Saturday mornings 8:45-9:45 a.m. for seven weeks. Click here to view a week-by-week schedule for this class.

2008 Puppy Kindergarten Class Dates:

  • 16 August - 04 October 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (No class on 20 Sep)
  • 08 November - 20 December 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Basic Dog Obedience Training - $99.00

** Note - This class is held on Thursday evenings! Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least five months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will cover a set of 14 basic dog obedience commands such as paying attention, sit, down, wait, stay, recall, and walking nicely on a loose lead. Also included are “House Manners,” grooming, and nutrition. Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:15 p.m. for seven weeks. Click here to view a week-by-week schedule for this class.

2008 Basic Dog Obedience Training Class Dates:

  • 14 August -25 September 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
  • 08 November - 20 December

Advanced & Canine Good Citizen Award Program - $99.00

Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least six months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains, pinch collars, or harnesses of any type) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will prepare you and your dog for the ten step American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test. The test will be given free of charge during the week seven class.

  • 16 August - 04 October 12:45-1:45 p.m. (No class on 20 Sep)

    • Log on to www.hssm.org to register or call (228) 863-3354 for more information and class start dates. Class size is limited to 12 dogs.

    Dogs adopted from HSSM are eligible for a $10.00 discount! You must bring proof of adoption to the first class. Discount not valid with any other offers.

    Coming soon: Intermediate Dog Obedience Training - $99.00

    Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least five months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will concentrate on proofing your dog for compliance to commands in any situation. You will also learn the heel, turn, and position commands and the go to place command. Great for dogs who know some commands but need work in public settings.