Woofmeow Family Pet Center in Derry, NH is now offering professional dog training services and free woof recess! We specialize in positive reinforcement training and offer classes throughout puppyhood to adulthood. Any age, breed, and size welcome! Our dog trainers are certified professionals that concentrate on remedying behavioral concerns without the utilization of fright, pain, or intimidation so you and your dog can enjoy the learning experience, learn how to communicate clearly with each other, and leave with powerful lifelong skills to positively shape your dog’s behavior! Check out some of the classes we offer below and schedule an appointment! Stop by one of our stores or give us a call to take advantage of this service today!
Training Services
Woof Recess
Free half-hour play sessions every Friday at 4 pm, and Saturday & Sunday at 11 am! Playgroups are run by one of our dog trainers to ensure appropriate play, give puppies much-needed socialization and exercise, and allows you to meet our trainers! For puppies 6 months and under. Space is limited, so sign up for woof recess today!
Puppy Beginner (Group Classes)
This class is geared for puppies 2-4 months old, working on building a foundation for beginner skills as well as problem-solving common puppy issues. Come, leash manners, potty training, and drop it are just a few of the skills that will be covered in this six-week course. All puppy classes include play time for puppy socialization, and to learn about appropriate puppy play!
Puppy Intermediate
This is designed for puppies 4-6 months old. This class builds on the skills acquired in puppy beginner (or to continue training from what has been worked on at home!) and works on new skills that require more impulse control and patience. Stay, wait, and leave it on walks are some examples of newer skills that will be introduced during this six-week course. Puppy play time is still included, or trick training if puppies cannot play appropriately.
Adult Beginner
This class is for dogs 6 months and older, and will set the framework for a well-behaved dog. This class will work on basic obedience skills and solving common behavioral challenges. Sit, come, leash manners and stay are some of the skills you will be teaching your dog to master in this six-week course.
Adult Intermediate
This is for dogs who have completed both puppy classes and/or an adult beginners looking to fine-tune and expand their training even further. Working around higher distractions, heel, and emergency wait are just some of the things covered in this six-week course.
Adult Advanced
This is for dogs who have completed adult intermediate and are ready to take on any obstacles working in real-world challenges outside and in the store. Having your dog stay (and respond to other cues) from a distance and walking by other dogs while still focusing on you, are a couple of examples of what will be covered in this six-week course.
Confidence Builder Agility
This is a small four-week agility course, geared to help your dog gain confidence in future agility endeavors, or to give your highly active pup a fun outlet!
Rally Obedience
This four-week course is designed to bring fun and energy into your regular routine. Making obedience enjoyable for everyone!
Specialty Classes
A.K.C classes We have four levels of A.K.C. classes, each building on the skills learned in the previous one. Each A.K.C. course is six weeks long, from STAR Puppy up to CGC Urban. With a CGC evaluator on site, we have all your needs covered!