Specialty Classes
Our classes are a fun way to keep you busy and advance your pup’s IQ! These classes are not offered year-round, so be sure to stay up to date by joining our email newsletter!
Agility
6 week Agility courses taught by Jill Theis-Cooper, Tuesdays or Fridays.
Level 1 classes starting: January 6 | 7:45pm
January 9 | 7:45pm
Level 2 classes starting: January 6 | 6:30pm
January 9 | 6:30pm
Pricing: $210
Canine Good Citizen
Designed by the American Kennel Club, the CGC program allows parents and their Sidekicks to advance behaviors to a high level. At the end of class, we take the official CGC test to earn your pup the official CGC title! Learn more about the test items by clicking here
6 week course beginning February 28, 2026 | 9:00am | $235
Adventure Workshops
If you’re a pet parent that loves to bring your Sidekick along to parks, shops and restaurants but would like to work on their manners through those real-life distractions, this class is for you! We visit popular local, dog-friendly spots all over San Antonio and work on basic manners. Each location has its own behavioral focus!
Contact us to hear about the classes in April 2026! Wednesdays | 6:30pm |
Pricing: $45 each
Reactive Rover
This slow-burn, 6-week class is perfect for the pup who gets distracted and might react by barking and lunging at specific stimuli. Students will learn calming techniques and behaviors to disengage their pup from reactive triggers in easy settings for better success. Because students in this class may already be exhibiting reactive tendencies, everyone will be given a semi-private area to work in, thus keeping class size to a maximum of 4 students.
6 week course beginning April 25, 2026 | 9:00am | $235
6 week course beginning June 20, 2026 | 9:00am | $235
Tenacious Teens
The adolescent brain is one of a kind, requiring special training and attention. Since the prefrontal cortex is still developing, teenage dogs (typically between 6 months and 2 years old) lack full cognitive control over their emotions, making impulse control and stress-coping skills a challenge. That’s where Teen Paws comes in!
This 4-week mini class is designed to help you and your tenacious teenager build essential life skills through impulse-control games, problem-solving exercises, and calming activities. Inspired by the Resilience Rainbow—a framework that promotes emotional balance in dogs—we’ll focus on key skills like optimism, flexibility, and frustration tolerance, helping your pup grow into a resilient, well-adjusted adult. Classes are 45-60 minutes.
Keep in mind, this class is designed to help dogs develop these skills, not modify reactive or anxious behaviors. Not sure if this class is the right fit? Speak with a client communication specialist today!
4 week course beginning January 7, 2026 | 6:30pm | $175
4 week course beginning March 4, 2026 | 6:30pm | $175
Tricks
Learn cool party tricks to show off to friends and family while strengthening your bond with your Sidekick in this fun class.
Next Class TBD
Nose Work
This class takes the art of search and rescue and makes a fun game out of it! Teach your dog to sniff and find food or toy items in a maze of objects. The best part? No homework!
Next Class TBD