
Group classes and workshops are open to Tanner’s clients and the public and do not require Tanner’s Meet & Greet and Evaluation process. New participants must create an account and upload current vaccine records before registering. You can register for available training options through your account or contact our office to reserve your spot.
Tanner’s offers group training focused on real life skills and common behavioral concerns, giving pet parents practical techniques they can continue using at home while building better communication with their dogs.
Tanner’s workshop and multi-session course dates, along with registration details, are announced throughout the year.
PLEASE NOTE:
REGISTRATION OPEN
Saturday, November 21
9:30-10:45 AM
Get ready before the holiday rush!
Guests arriving, food within reach, and a busier home? Practice the everyday skills that help your dog handle it all with better manners.
• Polite Greetings & No Jumping - practice calmer hellos with four paws on the floor
• Leave It & Drop It - build skills for handling tempting distractions
• Place, Settle & Calm - help your dog relax in a designated spot while there’s distractions
This hands on workshop brings together skills from our Polite Greetings and Settle & Calm workshops, with Leave It and Drop It added. Join us if you missed those sessions or want more guided practice before the holidays.
Saturday, November 21
9:30-10:45 AM
75-Minute Workshop | $75 per dog
Open to current Tanner’s clients and new families.
No Meet & Greet required.
REGISTRATION OPEN
COMING JANUARY 2027
Does your dog bark at the door, visitors, noises, other dogs, or everyday activity?
Learn more about why dogs bark and what to do in the moment. This workshop will focus on practical ways to improve your dog’s attention, redirect barking, strengthen communication, and encourage calmer responses around common triggers.
You’ll leave with strategies you can continue practicing at home.
Registration Opens Soon
75-minute Workshop | $75 per dog
3-Session Course
COMING FEBRUARY 2027
Want your dog to come back when you call, even when something more interesting is happening?
Over three trainer-guided sessions, you and your dog will build a stronger recall through engagement, clear cues, rewarding check-ins, and practice around gradually increasing distractions.
You’ll also learn how to continue strengthening recall between sessions and in everyday life.
Registration Opens Soon
3-Session Course | $225 per dog
Registration includes all three 75-minute sessions.
Already have some training experience? Single-session attendance & pricing may be available as a refresher for dogs with prior training experience, with trainer approval. Please contact our team before registering to see if the class is a good fit.
COMING MARCH 2027
Does your dog lose focus, become unsure, or have trouble listening when the environment gets busy?
This workshop will help you and your dog build better focus, confidence, and communication around everyday distractions.
You’ll practice getting your dog’s attention back to you, working at an appropriate distance, and helping your dog make calmer choices when there’s more happening around them.
Registration Opens Soon
75-minute Workshop | $75 per dog
COMING APRIL 2027
Looking for a fun new way to challenge your dog?
Our Intro to Agility Workshop combines movement, confidence building, communication, and plenty of fun as you and your dog explore beginner friendly agility exercises and obstacles.
Build engagement, body awareness, and teamwork while giving your dog a fun physical and mental workout.
No previous agility experience required.
Registration Opens Soon
75-minute Workshop | $75 per dog
5-Session Course
COMING MAY 2027
Tuesdays: May 4, 11, 18 and 25
Tuesday, June 8: CGC test
Ready to take your dog’s everyday manners to the next level?
This five-session course will help you prepare your dog for the skills associated with the AKC Canine Good Citizen program, including polite greetings, walking with you, accepting handling, working around people and other dogs, staying focused through distractions, and more.
With multiple weeks of trainer guided practice, you’ll have time to build stronger everyday manners and continue working on each skill between sessions.
Registration Opens Soon
5-Session Course | $425 per dog
Registration includes all five 60-minute sessions.
COMING JUNE 2027
Want to bring your dog along for more of your summer plans?
This workshop focuses on the real life skills that can make walks, patios, parks, vacations and dog-friendly outings easier and more enjoyable.
You and your dog will practice handler focus, settling in new environments, polite manners around distractions, and staying connected when there’s more going on around you.
Get ready for more adventures together this summer.
Registration Opens Soon
75-minute Workshop | $75 per dog
COMPLETED | AUGUST 2026
Our August Polite Greetings & No Jumping Workshop was a great morning of hands-on training with dogs and their families.
Teams practiced calmer approaches, four paws on the floor, better handler focus, and clearer greeting routines for real life situations.
COMPLETED | SEPTEMBER 2026
Our September Loose Leash Foundations Course was a great series for dogs and their people working toward calmer, more enjoyable walks.
Over three sessions, teams practiced attention, leash communication, and real life skills to help reduce pulling and improve focus around everyday distractions.
COMPLETED | OCTOBER 2026
Dogs and their families practiced settling calmly, building focus, and relaxing around everyday distractions. With hands on guidance, parents learned practical techniques to encourage calmer behavior at home and out in the community.
Missed joining us? Our November Holiday Manners Workshop brings these skills together with polite greetings, Leave It, and Drop It.
Just in time for the holiday rush!
Explore our upcoming group training opportunities or contact our team about PRIVATE TRAINING.

Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing is available for dogs that already have a solid training foundation and are ready to complete the official CGC evaluation. The test assesses obedience, manners, handling skills, and the ability to remain calm and well-behaved in everyday situations.
If you believe your dog is ready, you may schedule an appointment with our CGC Evaluator certified trainer for a complete CGC evaluation.
Full Test $150
CGC 5-session Foundations Course hosted in May.
Course Registration and testing OPEN TO TANNER’S CLIENTS & THE PUBLIC.
A Meet & Greet is not required.
All Prices do not include NJ sales tax.

Sunday, October 25 at 10 AM
Wood Dale County Park in Woodcliff Lake
PUPPY YOGA at Tanner's
Sunday, October 25 at 1 PM
PUPPY SOCIAL Thursdays 7:15 PM
Puppies 2-9 months old welcome!
Love working with dogs? Join our team, WE'RE HIRING! Apply HERE