Basic Group Training Classes


Basic Group Training

We offer a variety of classes from beginner classes for puppies, dogs new to training, to more advanced classes for humans/dogs that want to expand beyond the basics.

Classes are fun, interactive and are focused helping strengthen the bond between you and dog.

Group classes are held at the Paws 4 Training Center at 63 Evans Drive in Lebanon, NH (located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic).


Basic Group Training Classes - 5 Weeks

Training classes are a great way to learn new skills, work around distractions and bond with your dog. Using reward based, force-free training methods, you and your dog will learn to work as a team to develop skills to help you succeed in everyday situations.

A Confirmation Email is automatically sent after registration if complete. This email includes registration paperwork, payment options, lists of what to bring, etc.

  • Puppy Kindergarten

  • Level 1 Life Skills

  • Level 2 Life Skills

  • Canine Good Citizen


Puppy Kindergarten

Puppies (8 weeks - 18 weeks) - 5 Weeks $160

Tuesdays at 5PM | Thursdays at 4PM | Fridays at 11AM | Saturdays at 9AM

A fun, active class combining basic skill introduction and socialization activities. Pups begin to learn basic skills such as sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash and how to focus on you around distractions. Several play sessions are incorporated into class so pups develop appropriate play behaviors, learn bite inhibition and how to read body language from other pups.

The first week is a 45-minute Meet & Greet and the remaining 4 weeks are 1 hour classes.
Maximum 8 dogs per class.
NOTE: Puppies MUST BE 18 WEEKS OR YOUNGER at the start of class.


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

NOTE: Puppies MUST BE 18 WEEKS OR UNDER when they begin the class.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Tuesdays 5:00PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 16, 2025 | End: Oct 14, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

NOTE: Puppies MUST BE 18 WEEKS OR UNDER when they begin the class.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Thursdays 4:00PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 18, 2025 | End: Oct 16, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

NOTE: Puppies MUST BE 18 WEEKS OR UNDER when they begin the class.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Fridays 11:00AM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 19, 2025 | End: Oct 17, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

NOTE: Puppies MUST BE 18 WEEKS OR UNDER when they begin the class.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Saturdays 9:00AM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 20, 2025 | End: Oct 18, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Level I Life Skills

For Dogs 5 Months and Up - 5 Weeks $160

Mondays at 4PM | Mondays at 5:15PM | Tuesdays at 3:45PM | Thursdays at 6:30PM | Saturdays at 10:15AM

A interactive basic skill class focused on developing a solid foundation for your dog. Dogs learn ever day skills such as focus and impulse control around distractions. Settle on a mat, wait at doors, loose leash walking, sit for greeting, recall and much more are addressed in this great class. Classes are 1 hour in length.

Maximum 8 dogs per class.


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Mondays 4:00PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 15, 2025 | End: Oct 20, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE

(No Class Monday, October 13th)


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Mondays 5:15PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 15, 2025 | End: Oct 20, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE

(No Class Monday, October 13th)


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Tuesdays 3:45PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 16, 2025 | End: Oct 14, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Thursdays 6:30PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 18, 2025 | End: Oct 16, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Saturdays 10:15AM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 20, 2025 | End: Oct 18, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Level 2 Life Skills

For Dogs 6 Months and Up - 5 Weeks $160

Mondays at 6:30PM | Thursdays at 5:15PM | Fridays at 12:15PM | Saturdays at 11:30AM

Take your training to the next level. Work on strengthening the foundation skills developed in Level 1 by adding distance, duration and distraction. Longer stays, more difficult recalls, stronger leash skills are all developed thru fun, interactive activities and games. Classes are 1 hour in length.

Prerequisite: Completion of Level 1 or permission of the trainer is required.
Maximum 8 dogs per class.


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor:

Day & Time​

Mondays 6:30PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 15, 2025 | End: Oct 20, 2025 | OPEN |   REGISTER

(No Class Monday, October 13th)


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Thursdays 5:15PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 18, 2025 | End: Oct 16, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Fridays 12:15PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 19, 2025 | End: Oct 17, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Saturdays 11:30AM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 20, 2025 | End: Oct 18, 2025 | OPEN |   REGISTER


Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Class

For Dogs 6 Months and Up - 5 Weeks $160

Saturdays at 12:45PM

Do you want your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen? This class will work on developing the skills to meet the 10 requirements to pass the CGC Test.

Maximum 8 dogs per class.


Location

Paws 4 Training Center
63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH
Located next to SAVES Emergency VET Clinic.

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Saturdays 12:45PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Aug 2, 2025 | End: Aug 30, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE



Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) - Community Canine Good Citizen

This class prepares you and your dog to take the AKC Community Canine (CGCA) test. This is an advanced certification that rewards dogs who demonstrate excellent manners when out and about in the real world. Class will focus on the skills required to pass all 10 items of the test and be held in a variety of real world environments (stores, parks, etc.). We will additionally work on the skills to pass the Urban CGC Test in this class.

For Dogs 6 Months and Up - 4 Weeks $130

Saturdays at 1:00PM

Prerequisite: Your dog must have passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test with Paws 4 Training.

Maximum 5 dogs per class.


Location

Locations to be provided each week (Home Depot, Powerhouse Mall, Colburn Park, etc.)

Instructor: Sarah Teffner

Day & Time​

Saturdays 1:00PM

Dates & Availability

Start: Sep 20, 2025 | End: Oct 11, 2025 | FULL-UNAVAILABLE


The Paws 4 Training Center
is located at:

63 Evans Drive
Lebanon, NH 03766

(located next to SAVES VET Emergency Clinic)