Summer is the perfect time to register for one of our speciality dog training classes.
Summer Fun – Do More With Your Dog
Looking for fun things to do with your dog this summer in Rutland or Killington, Vermont? Summer Fun: Do More With Your Dog is a playful, confidence-building 3-week dog training class designed for owners who want to strengthen their bond with their dog while trying exciting new activities together.
Each week features a rotating theme that may include canine parkour, treibball foundations, trick training, enrichment games, confidence-building exercises, and interactive training challenges. This class is less about perfect obedience and more about engagement, teamwork, confidence, and enjoying life with your dog.
Using modern, humane, rewards-based training methods, we help dogs build focus, body awareness, problem-solving skills, and confidence in a supportive environment. It’s a fantastic outlet for energetic dogs, thoughtful dogs, shy dogs, and owners looking for a fresh and enjoyable way to continue training.
Perfect for dogs with some basic training foundations who are ready to learn, explore, and have fun alongside their humans.
No aggressive, reactive, or overly fearful dogs. No females in heat.
Proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvovirus, DHPP & Rabies) required.
Reactive Dog Group Class: From Chaotic Walks to Calm Confidence
Does your dog bark, lunge, or shut down at the sight of another dog? Do you find yourself scanning every block, crossing streets, or timing walks around when you think no one else will be out?
If leash walks feel like a battle instead of a bonding experience, you’re not alone — and you don’t need pain, fear, or force to fix it. This 5-session course teaches you how to work with your dog’s instincts, not against them, so you can both actually relax outside.
This class is ideal for dogs who are reactive toward other dogs on leash. Let’s turn those white-knuckle walks into the relaxed outings you were hoping for when you got a dog in the first place.
How it works:
- Session 1: Private 1-on-1 lesson. We start one-on-one to get the full picture of your dog’s triggers, thresholds, and history, and build a plan tailored to your dog specifically.
- Sessions 2–5: Small group classes. You’ll join a small, carefully managed group where dogs work at a safe distance from each other, progressing at their own pace in a low-stress setting built for success, not setbacks.
What you’ll walk away with:
- Tools and techniques that don’t rely on pain, intimidation, or corrections
- A better read on your dog’s body language and stress signals
- The confidence to handle a hard moment on a walk without dread
- A calmer dog — and a calmer you
Time & Group dates: 5:45pm August 20, 27, Sept 3 & 10
Proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Parvovirus, DHPP & Rabies) required.
New for summer 2026 – Polite in Public.
Real-World Dog Training in Rutland & Killington, Vermont
Dreaming of enjoying breweries, hiking trails, outdoor cafés, farmers markets, vacations, or community events with your dog — without worrying about pulling, barking, overexcitement, or unpredictable behavior?
Polite in Public is a semi-private, real-world dog training class at Mountainside Mutts designed to help dogs and handlers build confidence and practical manners out in the world. Rather than practicing only inside a training room, we work in everyday environments where dogs need these skills most.
Using modern, humane, rewards-based training methods, we focus on real-life skills such as:
- Loose leash walking around distractions
- Calm greetings with people and dogs
- Settling quietly in public spaces
- Improved focus and responsiveness outdoors
- Confidence in new environments
- Appropriate public access behavior for Service Dogs in Training
Small class sizes allow for individualized coaching, thoughtful setups, and a supportive learning environment tailored to each team’s needs.
