Local Training in Aurora, MN

Experience the pinnacle of puppy classes with our Golden Star Puppy Socialization program! This exceptional program is renowned for its effectiveness and comprehensive approach. We believe in exposing your dog to a wide range of experiences, including interactions with other puppies, adult dogs, children, adults, various sounds, different surfaces, and everyday household items.

In our program, taught by Angela Bata, we prioritize teaching your puppy essential manners, exploring enrichment activities, and facilitating controlled play sessions with other puppies. Our focus is on instilling confidence in your puppy, teaching them to remain calm, and encouraging them to ignore other dogs instead of assuming every dog is a playmate.

Our ongoing weekly puppy classes take place on Saturday mornings, and with rolling enrollment, you can start at any time that suits you best. We happily welcome puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks, ensuring that all puppies have a chance to benefit from our exceptional program. Included in the 6-week program is a welcome bag, a comprehensive puppy pack, a puppy-sized Kong, a clicker, a detailed socialization checklist, and access to unlimited email support during your class. While attending consecutive classes is recommended for maximum benefit, it is not obligatory, so you can tailor the experience to your needs.

Join us and give your puppy the best possible start in life!

Eligibility: Puppies younger than 18 weeks

Pre-Requisites: First DHPP Vaccine

Advanced Manners: Elevate Your Dog’s Training Beyond Basic!

If you’ve completed Basic Manners, take the next step:

• More reliable behaviors in the real world.
• Handle distractions, duration, and distance.
• Achieve consistent results to cues.
• Time will be spent on loose-leash walking, recalls, and manners around guests and other high-arousal situations.

Unleash your dog’s full potential. Join Advanced Manners now! 🐾✨.

For: Any age dog

Pre-Requisites: Basic Manners

Want to save some money?  Most people end up loving Basic Manner so much they go onto Advanced.  If you purchase this package that includes both, you’ll save $50!  You will have 6 months to book the two classes.  

This class is for dogs that have learned all of the obstacles and are sequencing. Dogs should be able to do weave poles and full sized contacts.

Beginner Agility is the perfect place to learn foundations for all the obstacles!  You’ll also learn simple handling and sequencing.

Welcome to Agility at Golden Paws Dog Training!  This class is for teams who have the basics but want to continue to progress their skills in handling, sequencing, connection, and commitment!  Dogs should be familiar with all the equipment.  This class is easily modified for slightly less advanced teams and will also meet the needs of more experienced dogs.

Rally is a really fun sport that will progress your dog’s obedience skills as well as creating a stronger bond with your canine partner!  Dogs should have basic obedience skills.

Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class gets your dog ready to take their CGC test! This test is the gold standard for having a well behaved dog. Your dog works on ignoring dogs and people, handling, and more! On the last night of class, the CGC test will be offered to those who have taken the class.