Classes at Bernal Beast
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PUPPY FOUNDATIONS
(formerly puppy kindergarten)
For puppies learning life skills.
Age: Puppies up to 18 weeks
Focus: Socialization, confidence building, and basic cues (sit, stay, come)
Length: 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Format: Small group
Designed for young pups and first-time pet parents, this class sets the stage for a lifetime of learning.
Your puppy will build confidence, practice polite play, and learn early communication skills—all in a safe, positive environment.
ADULT FOUNDATIONS
(formerly basic manners)
For dogs who need structure, focus, or a rest on basics.
Age: Adult Dogs
Focus: Socialization, confidence building, and basic cues (sit, stay, come)
Length: 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Format: Small group
Designed for adult or newly adopted dogs, this class builds confidence, structure, and clear communication through foundational training—whether they’re learning for the first time or starting fresh.
BEYOND THE BASICS
(formerly intermediate manners)
For dogs who want to level up reliability and focus. Advanced everyday skills.
Age: Dogs who’ve completed Puppy or Adult Foundations Level 1 (or equivalent)
Focus: Advanced recall, leash work, neutrality around other dogs, off-leash readiness
Length: 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Format: Small group, real-world focus
Build stronger focus, reliable responses even with distractions, and a deeper connection with your dog through engaging, confidence-boosting exercises.
REAL WORLD MANNERS
(coming soon!)
Our most advanced class, features lessons with real-world application
Age: Dogs of all ages who know the basics
Focus: Leash manners, impulse control, polite greetings, focus under distraction
Length: 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Format: Small group, positive reinforcement
Turn “good at home” skills into “good anywhere” skills.
This class helps your dog practice reliable behaviors in real-life settings—making walks, playdates, and public outings calmer and more enjoyable.
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Workshops and Socials
PUPPY SOCIALS
Pups need to socialize in order to learn about bite inhibition and get those ya-yas out! The push and pull between safely socializing your pup and protecting your sweet furball from disease are made even more difficult during a global pandemic. We offer small 30-minute pup playtimes that will adhere to social distancing guidelines for the puppy parents with markers on the ground designating 6 feet of separation.
LITTLE BEASTS YAPPY HOUR
Give your small dog the playtime they deserve in a safe, supervised, and stress-free environment. Our Little Beast Yappy Hour is designed especially for pups under 20 lbs who may feel intimidated or unsafe at traditional dog parks.
Each 45-minute session includes monitored play with other small dogs, ensuring positive interactions and lots of tail wags. While your pup mingles, you can relax, sip your favorite beverage (BYOB!), and enjoy a little happy hour community time with other local pet parents.
LOOSE-LEASH WALKING WORKSHOP
Hone your dog’s leash-walking skills in this flexible, all-ages workshop. Join once or as often as needed!
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working in close proximity to other handler/dog teams. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
RECALL WORKSHOP
Whether you’re new to recall training (coming when called) or looking to fine-tune your dog’s response, this workshop is perfect for all levels—and you can attend as many times as you like!
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working both indoors and in public spaces like parks and streets around the shop. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
TRICKS WORKSHOP
Learn all the cute things – shake, wave, spin! Continue to build your communication skills and your joyful teamwork with your dog. Do something fun that brings a smile to you and to everyone and show off your greatness as a team.
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working in close proximity to other handler/dog teams. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
Workshops and Socials
PUPPY SOCIALS
Pups need to socialize in order to learn about bite inhibition and get those ya-yas out! The push and pull between safely socializing your pup and protecting your sweet furball from disease are made even more difficult during a global pandemic. We offer small 30-minute pup playtimes that will adhere to social distancing guidelines for the puppy parents with markers on the ground designating 6 feet of separation.
LITTLE BEASTS YAPPY HOUR
Give your small dog the playtime they deserve in a safe, supervised, and stress-free environment. Our Little Beast Yappy Hour is designed especially for pups under 20 lbs who may feel intimidated or unsafe at traditional dog parks.
Each 45-minute session includes monitored play with other small dogs, ensuring positive interactions and lots of tail wags. While your pup mingles, you can relax, sip your favorite beverage (BYOB!), and enjoy a little happy hour community time with other local pet parents.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Puppy Kindergarten is the best way to start out on the right paw with your new family member! Puppies between 8 and 18 weeks are in the most formative time of their lives for learning and socialization. It’s also a prime time to form a lasting bond with your pup. In this class, we’ll cover all the developmental points of puppyhood including socialization, bite inhibition, and handling, as well as learning basic manners: sit, down, stay, come, etc.
BASIC MANNERS
Basic Manners 1 is a beginner class. This class is for any age dog, young or old, who may never have had any formal training before, or maybe just needs a little brush up on things he/she already knows. This is very similar to the Puppy Kindergarten class BUT it is an all-ages class and not for pups under 18 weeks of age.
INTERMEDIATE MANNERS
This is the most natural NEXT STEP for any graduate of the Basic Manners 1 class or the Puppy Kindergarten class. In this second class in the series, we will help you train your teenage dog to listen! Our focus will be on real life manners training--working recalls, loose leash walking, leave its, teaching a placement cue (specifically ”go to your mat”),and teaching parents the training tools so they can work at different levels of distraction.
LOOSE-LEASH WALKING WORKSHOP
Hone your dog’s leash-walking skills in this flexible, all-ages workshop. Join once or as often as needed!
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working in close proximity to other handler/dog teams. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
RECALL WORKSHOP
Whether you’re new to recall training (coming when called) or looking to fine-tune your dog’s response, this workshop is perfect for all levels—and you can attend as many times as you like!
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working both indoors and in public spaces like parks and streets around the shop. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
TRICKS WORKSHOP
Learn all the cute things – shake, wave, spin! Continue to build your communication skills and your joyful teamwork with your dog. Do something fun that brings a smile to you and to everyone and show off your greatness as a team.
This class is open to dogs of all ages, so no prior classes are required. However, your dog should be comfortable around people and other dogs, as we will be working in close proximity to other handler/dog teams. If your dog struggles with reactivity or fear, we recommend booking a private lesson instead.
