LASPCA Campuses will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, and will remain closed all day on Thursday, December 25, reopening on Friday, December 26. For any animal emergencies during the closure, please contact 911 for immediate assistance.

Dog Training Classes

Training Classes

Basic Manners

Basic Manners class will give you skills to teach your dog foundational behaviors.  This class is perfect for dogs of all ages, whether they are 10 months or 10 years old!  We’ll teach you to communicate with your dog using positive reinforcement training methods.  We’ll discuss the importance of body language as it pertains to training.  You’ll leave class knowing how to incorporate training into your daily routine.  We’ll cover behaviors such as:  Sit, down, place, recall, and impulse control.  

Dogs participating in basic manner class must be non-reactive/be able to coexist with other dogs.

The $150 registration fee covers the cost of the entire training program, which is 5 weekly training sessions.

Registration for these Basic Manners courses is open now:

Wednesday, January 7th at 6pm

Friday, January 16th at 12pm

Saturday, January 17th at 12pm

Beyond Basic Manners

Beyond Basic Manners class will give you skills to teach your dog advanced behaviors. This course is perfect for pet owners looking to build upon foundational manners and etiquette skills or graduates of the prerequisite course, Basic Manners. Through engaging lessons and hands-on practice, we will teach your pup how to refine their social interactions, improve their communication, and learn advanced techniques for polite behavior such as leash walking skills, coming on command, walking past distractions, and more.

Dogs participating in basic manner class must be non-reactive/be able to coexist with other dogs.

The $150 registration fee covers the cost of the entire training program, which is 5 training sessions.

Registration for Beyond Basic Manners class is open now:

Thursday, January 8th at 6pm

Reactive Rover I & II

Our Reactive Rover class is designed specifically for dogs who bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs during walks. For six weeks, we’ll help you and your dog build confidence, focus, and calm behavior through positive reinforcement and practical techniques. This small-group class provides a controlled, supportive environment where your dog can learn to feel more comfortable around other dogs, at a safe distance.  We’ll cover understanding leash reactivity, your dog’s triggers, reducing reactivity, building focus in distracting environments, and emergency management strategies.

This course is designed specifically for dogs who bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs during walks.

The $250 registration fee covers the cost of the entire training program, which includes 6 weekly training sessions, 60 minutes each, within a small group

Registration for these Reactive Rover courses is open now:

Reactive Rover I: Saturday, January 17th at 1:30pm

Reactive Rover II: Saturday, January 17th at 3pm

Puppy Preschool

The benefits of group classes for young puppies cannot be overstated!  You’ll learn how to prevent unwanted behaviors from occurring while also learning how to teach desired behaviors. 

We’ll discuss impulse control, proper play, and true socialization.  Our goal is to help your puppy adapt to your lifestyle. Puppies must be 5 months or younger at the start of their first class and have received their first 2 rounds of DHPP vaccinations administered by a licensed veterinarian.

The $150 registration fee covers the cost of the entire training program, which is 5 training sessions.

Registration for Puppy Pre-School Basic Manners course is now open:

Saturday, January 17th at 10am

Puppy Socials

The socials are free during January and February and will be $5 per session starting in March.

Registration for Puppy Socials is now open:

Saturday, January 17th 11am – 11:30am (every Saturday, but you can attend as your schedule allows)

Behavior Assistance Scholarship Application

This scholarship program provides behavioral support to dog guardians who are struggling with their pet’s behavior and want to keep their pets in the home.

About the Trainer

Kevin owns and operates All Dogs Go To Kevin. He found his way to professional dog training when working with his own dog on reactivity, which left him with an insatiable desire to help other dogs and their people on the same path. He opened ADGTK in 2012.

He is an Honors Graduate of the world-renowned Academy for Dog Trainers, an institution widely regarded as the “Harvard for Dog Trainers.” Kevin shares his home with his wife Kelly Duggan, their sons Dexter and Julian, and their rescue dog Rosa.

Training Registration Form

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Class Registration

Your class will take place at the Orleans Parish Campus of the Louisiana SPCA, starting on the date you choose below. The registration fee covers the cost of the entire training program, which is five weekly training sessions.