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Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes Register View Cart

Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.

 Outside Classes will be weather permitting.

If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street.

Instructor:  Lisa Forbes
Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                           
Email: 
threedogtraining@gmail.com



All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.
 
Class Descriptions:
 
Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and older

When you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again.

This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.


AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old
 This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.
 
Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required
This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence
We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.
 
Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required
This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence.
We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.
 
AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training
This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.
 
Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults
This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence
We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills
 
Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class.
This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence.
We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.

About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes

I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society.
Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team.

 
I also offer Private in home training.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months 
18y and up N/A 03/11/2024 - 04/15/2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months 
18y and up N/A Sa  04/13/2024 - 05/18/2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older 
18y and up N/A 03/11/2024 - 04/15/2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year & older 
18y and up N/A 03/06/2024 - 04/10/2024
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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Beginner 2: 6 months to Adults 
18y and up N/A Tu  03/19/2024 - 04/23/2024
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
 
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Puppy Graduate 4 months to 6 months  
18y and up N/A Tu  03/19/2024 - 04/23/2024
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Pepperell Community Center - Downstairs
$200.00 Res, $200.00 Non-Res
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