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Private 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 training sessions.

Basic Manners classes will start on August 6, 2025, at 6 PM.

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.

Beyond Basic Manners classes started on August 10, 2025, at 10 AM.

Reactive Rover

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 training sessions, 60 minutes each, within a small group

Reactive Rover classes will start on August 9, 2025, at 11:30 AM.

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.

Puppy Pre-School Basic Manners classes start date: TBD

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.

GoodPup 1-on-1 Virtual Training

We are proud to partner with GoodPup, the nation’s leading dog training service over live 1-on-1 video chat. As a supporter of the Louisiana SPCA, you will receive 1 FREE week of training and GoodPup will make a generous donation to help us care for more animals. Additionally, you’ll receive an added benefit of 20% off GoodPup training for life.