R for Real-Life Results
You want results at home and out in the world, not just in the classroom. Our fun, creative classes get you results where they really count – at home and about town.
Begin with Basic Manners and then move Beyond: Choose from our catalog of fun classes designed to get you and your dog on the same page at home and wherever the day’s adventures take you.
Choose the class that fits your need:
Basic Manners Group Class (Dogs 17 weeks and Older)
Our class teaches your dog the basics of living in the human world with grace and charm.
Using real-life scenarios, your dog will learn to: Pay attention, Come when called, Leave it, Drop items on cue, Greet people politely, Settle down (so you can get some email answered, cook dinner, enjoy a visit from a friend), Not surf the counters, Walk on a loose leash, Be comfortable being groomed, handled, and restrained — all of which are extremely important for vet visits and day-to-day hygiene.
Public Manners: Mind his/her business in Public Places, Ignore people & other dogs, Walking without pulling, Settling down calmly while you have coffee, “leave it” when out and about.
Tuition:
$390 for 7 Sessions - 4 Classroom & 3 Public Manners.
When & Where:
Campbell – Pet Food Express (map) – We will be back soon
Monday 7.00 to 7.50 PM
Real Life Public Manners Sessions: Sunday 9.30 AM to 10.15 AM
Mountain View – Pet Sitting to the Max (map) – Starts 2nd December 2023
Saturday 12.00 PM to 12.50 PM
Real Life Public Manners Sessions: Saturday 9.30 AM to 10.15 AM
Los Gatos – The Whole Pet Vet (map) – We will be back soon
Class Sessions Sunday 2.00 to 2.50 PM
Real Life Public Manners Sessions: Sunday 9.30 AM to 10.15 AM
About Town Public Manners Impulse Control Group Class (Graduates of Basic Manners)
This class is all about teaching your dog self-control about town.
We take your dog’s manners on the road to practice listening to you — no matter where you are, walking without pulling, not getting into food crumbs or garbage, coming when called, saying hello to people politely, meeting other dogs nicely and focused manners all about town.
We’ll meet in a new location each week—shopping districts, cafes, pet supply stores, parks, etc. Enjoy socializing with fellow students while working with your dog in the real world, supported by your training instructor-cum-tour director.
Being Calm & Minding his/her own business.
Listening to You: Paying attention — at a park, shopping complex, coffee shop or just relaxing walks in the neighborhood; coming when called in the presence of other dogs, not picking food crumbs or garbage, and dropping items on cue.
Self Control: Not jumping on strangers on walks; polite greeting; “leave-it” & “drop-it” when out and about.
Public Manners: Walking nicely on leash, settling down calmly while you have coffee or have dinner at a restaurant.
Tuition:
$420 for SIX 60-minute classes
When & Where:
Sunday 9.30 AM to 10.30 Noon (Location is emailed by Wednesday of each week to the class attendees)
Now enrolling for 2023
Please send an email to if you’d like to get on the wait list.
Canine Good Citizen (Graduates of About Town Class)
Tuition:
$370 for SIX 50-minute classes. Includes pre assessment and CGC test.
When & Where:
Sunday 12.00 to 12.50 PM (Location is emailed by Thursday of each week to the class attendees)
Now enrolling for July 23rd 2023
Please send an email to if you’d like to get on the wait list.
Walkabout Loose Leash Walking Group Class (Graduates of About Town Class)
This class is all manners on the leash.
If your dog could use some extra walking finesse, this class is just the thing. Great for dedicated pullers and those distracted by squirrels, pigeons, traffic, other dogs, great smells, etc.
Four intermediate-level sessions build on your dog’s basic manners foundation to teach him to walk with you instead of dragging you about like an afterthought.
Tuition:
$330 for FOUR 50-minute classes
When & Where:
The class is wait listed for July 2023. Please send an email to if you’d like to get on the wait list.
Lassie, Come! Recall Group Class (Graduates of About Town Class)
Who couldn’t benefit from extra practice getting their dog to come when called? We dedicate four sessions to building faster recalls in increasingly challenging situations—think squirrels in trees or exciting smells or a good chase game at the park—so you can enjoy real-life recalls when you really need them. Join us for a class that’s fast-paced, effective, and fun!
Tuition:
$330 for FOUR 60-minute classes.
When & Where:
The class is wait listed for July 2023. Please send an email to if you’d like to get on the wait list.
Basic Manners Private Training
We teach you to train your dog or we can train your dog for you.
- With our trainer as your private coach, learn the technicalities of dog training.
- Schedule sessions at your home or outdoors at a time convenient to you.
- Choose between Day Training (I will train your dog and transfer the learning to you) or Coaching (I will meet with you once a week and show you how to train your dog).
Initial Consultation & Goal Setting 1 hour 15 minutes: $360
Private Coaching:
6 sessions @ $210: $1260
9 sessions @ $200: $1800
Day Training (4 sessions a week for 4 weeks): $3600
Each training session is ONE HOUR.
Why Choose D for Dog?
All reward-based training
Results are great. They’re even better when getting them is fun for both you and your dog.
Real-life results
Our curriculum focuses on getting you great results in your real life outside our classroom.
Beyond the basics
Our specialty courses set you up for success no matter what life experiences you want to share with your dog.
Small class size
We keep classes small to give you and your dog the individual focus you deserve.
Highly credentialed trainer
Our experienced instructor seeks the best in training education in order to give you the best in class.
Peace of mind
Your time and dollars matter. So do your results, and we care as much about them as you do.
