Our
Classes
OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy looks to create a fun and exciting class experience for both you and your dog! Our Premier Adventure Program will allow you and your dog to work on goals, make friends, and earn Merit Badges along the way!
Our classes are typically held at the Paws N Play Daycare on Reed Road in Dartmouth. However, we will hold many of our lessons outdoors in Nature’s classroom, as well.
To participate, you’ll need to register online and submit a completed veterinary release form!
Dog Training Group Class Calendar
Loading view.Events Search and Views Navigation
Event Views Navigation
Calendar of Events
M
Mon
T
Tue
W
Wed
T
Thu
F
Fri
S
Sat
S
Sun
1 event,
1 event,
–
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom. We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM. “So…How do I do it?” Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2! Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar. Step 3: Click Continue Step 4: Input your information into the registration form. […]
2 events,
2 events,
–
Adventure Manners 1
Adventure Manners 1
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order! You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your […]
–
Scenting 101
Scenting 101
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team! This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace! Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516 Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101 The course book can be found here: […]
1 event,
1 event,
–
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually! This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right! Instructors: Adventure Lauren Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth Time: Wednesdays 7 PM Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
–
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom. We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM. “So…How do I do it?” Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2! Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar. Step 3: Click Continue Step 4: Input your information into the registration form. […]
2 events,
2 events,
–
Adventure Manners 1
Adventure Manners 1
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order! You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your […]
–
Scenting 101
Scenting 101
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team! This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace! Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516 Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101 The course book can be found here: […]
1 event,
1 event,
–
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually! This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right! Instructors: Adventure Lauren Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth Time: Wednesdays 7 PM Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
–
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom. We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM. “So…How do I do it?” Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2! Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar. Step 3: Click Continue Step 4: Input your information into the registration form. […]
2 events,
2 events,
–
Adventure Manners 1
Adventure Manners 1
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order! You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your […]
–
Scenting 101
Scenting 101
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team! This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace! Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516 Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101 The course book can be found here: […]
1 event,
1 event,
–
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually! This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right! Instructors: Adventure Lauren Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth Time: Wednesdays 7 PM Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
–
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom. We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM. “So…How do I do it?” Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2! Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar. Step 3: Click Continue Step 4: Input your information into the registration form. […]
2 events,
2 events,
–
Adventure Manners 1
Adventure Manners 1
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order! You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your […]
–
Scenting 101
Scenting 101
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team! This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace! Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516 Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101 The course book can be found here: […]
1 event,
1 event,
–
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually! This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right! Instructors: Adventure Lauren Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth Time: Wednesdays 7 PM Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
1 event,
–
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Whether you join us for one training class, would like the premier service of a trainer coming to your home, or even just want an online session through Zoom. We invite you to FIRST register and join us for an online “DOG LEARNING 101 ORIENTATION.” Orientations are FREE and hosted on Monday evenings at 7 PM. “So…How do I do it?” Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2! Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar. Step 3: Click Continue Step 4: Input your information into the registration form. […]
2 events,
2 events,
–
Adventure Manners 1
Adventure Manners 1
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order! You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your […]
–
Scenting 101
Scenting 101
Consider this course or ongoing OutHounds Adventure and Training Scent League! We will work through imprinting scents so you and your dog can become an unstoppable team! This is a rolling enrollment course and you will work through the materials at your own pace! Prerequisite: Orientation, Pre-Scent Course, Completed a Basic Training Class with OutHounds or other approved Positive Reinforcement centered training school Required Material: Paul Bunker’s 15 Day Imprint Course Book (this is the same course book required for the Scenting 101) It can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Imprint-Your-Detection-step-step/dp/0578896516 Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/scenting101 The course book can be found here: […]
1 event,
1 event,
–
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually! This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right! Instructors: Adventure Lauren Location: Paws N Play Daycare 562 Reed Road Dartmouth Time: Wednesdays 7 PM Registration: https://OutHounds.as.me/AdventurePuppy
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Adventure Manners 1
Scenting 101
Adventure Puppy Class
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Adventure Manners 1
Scenting 101
Adventure Puppy Class
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Adventure Manners 1
Scenting 101
Adventure Puppy Class
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Adventure Manners 1
Scenting 101
Adventure Puppy Class
Dog Learning 101 – Virtual Orientation for New Dog Training Clients
Adventure Manners 1
Scenting 101
Adventure Puppy Class
Adventure Tenderfoot- Puppy Training
Start your Adventure Puppy off on the right paw and join Adventure Lauren for our Adventure Puppy Training. This class is intended for puppies 10 to 20 weeks–although we will assess your puppy’s needs individually!
This course’s focus is ALL THINGS PUPPY! House training troubleshooting, foundational skills, good puppy management practice, and a very strong focus on PROPER SOCIALIZATION techniques. They are not puppies for long, so take advantage of this opportunity to set the stage right!
Instructors: Adventure Lauren
Adventure Learning Open Course – Basic manners thru Advanced
Our signature, rolling enrollment leveled Adventure Manners courses are a great way to help you not only learn the foundational skills necessary for whatever Adventures life has to offer, but to also always continue to grow and learn and achieve new goals. Each class session stands on its own, so they can be taken in any order!
You can either sign up for 1 session at a time or buy bundles of 4 or 6 at a time. Continue to come and learn new skills, take on new challenges, and your dog AND you will earn Merit Badges for your accomplishments along the way! As you advance through the courses and learn new skills, the open leveled classes will give you an opportunity to continue to learn with our trainers (and your peers!)
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg
Leash Skills – Basic Level
Fundamental leash skills is an important skill for any Adventure you and your dog to learn–even if that adventure is a walk in your neighborhood! Come learn how to walk on a loose leash in this Beginner Level course.
This is a standard enrollment course (with set start and end dates) meeting weekly for 4 weeks!
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg, Adventure Lauren
Adventure Recall – Basic to Advanced Levels
Coming when called is an essential skill necessary for any Adventurer. OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy can help you hone your dog’s skills in order to have a Reliable Recall in any situation!
These are standard enrollment courses (with set start and end dates) meeting weekly for 4 weeks!
Instructors: Adventure Lauren, Adventure Tadhg
AKC CGC – Intermediate Level
OutHounds Adventure & Training Academy can help you and your dog not only reach your goals of achieving the AKC CGC title, but we can also test you! This is often the first step for many therapy dogs.
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg
Joring 101 – Intermediate to Advanced levels
Mushing, Carting, Bikejoring, OH MY! This will be a foundations course that builds skills necessary for various pulling activities. Join us in “harnessing” that desire and putting it to good use.
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg, Adventure Eric
Adventure Agility – Intermediate to Advanced levels
You’ve never taken an agility course quite like this. We are inspired by the real world agility that Mother Nature (or NEMBA!) creates for us and build on skills such as balance, weaving, and climbing!
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg
Scent work – Intermediate to Advanced levels
Join us in learning the basic foundations of scent discrimination and the various application of this fun and useful skill!
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg
OutHumans stay Tuned!
OutHounds will be really pushing ourselves to reach beyond the boundaries of dog learning. Stay tuned for exclusive Adventure Learning content for you two-legged OutHounds–Adventure Art, Writing, even Nutrition and Wellness.
Instructors: Adventure Tadhg, Guest Instructors
Merit Badges
As you work your way through the levels of our Adventure Learning program and take the various topics classes, you and your dog will be earning Merit Badges! You can take pride in your accomplishments and work together as a team to achieve your goals, take R.I.S.K.s, and try something new!
Adventure Classes Guide
Adventure Puppy
We are never too young to learn, and the foundations for a confident OutHound begins in puppyhood! Starting at 10 weeks old, your puppy is ready to begin their adventure!
Basic Adventure Level
Our Basic Adventure Manners classes build on the the foundational skills of marker training, sit, stay, come, leash skills, and handling. Basic tenents for successful hikes, walks, and all that life has to offer!
Intermediate Adventure Level
Intermediate skilled classes, require the prerequisite of Basic Level understanding of positive reinforcement and marker training skill set. You will continue to grow as we challenge you and your dog to push yourselves outside of your comfort zone.
Advanced Adventure Level
Our Advanced Adventurers will have the opportunity to truly push themselves to achieve amazing accomplishments with their dogs!
REGISTRATION
Let’s Get Started!
Before joining us for Group Training Classes or Private Training, you need to complete a FREE Zoom “Dog Learning 101”: Training Orientation.
Step 1: If you see a “BOOK” button, click it! If not, skip to Step 2!
Step 2: Choose an available appointment from the Calendar.
Step 3: Click Continue
Step 4: Input your information into the registration form.
Step 5: Confirm your appointment.
*There is no commitment if you take the Dog Learning 101 Orientation! We just want to get you started on the right foot…whether you work with us or not!
Returning Client?