Rowdy Rovers

Help your dog make calm and polite choices using positive reinforcement techniques.

Prerequisites: No prior class is needed to attend Rowdy Rovers.

ROWDY ROVERS is for dogs 6 months and older at the start of class. This will focus on addressing high emotional arousal and overstimulation-type behaviors such as jumping, mouthing, body slamming, and an overall lack of regulation. Class topics may include the following and are often tailored to individual classes. This class meets for 4 weeks.

Ensuring appropriate outlets for mental/physical needs.
Click to calm by reinforcing calm behaviors they are already offering.
Go to place
Polite Greetings
Mental vs. physical enrichment and how they play a role in arousal and coping
Wait/Leave it
Problem-solving and prevention

Rowdy Rovers

4-week sessions (1 per week for 4 weeks)

^$100

After selecting a class, you will be walked through the online registration process through our online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment.

Does your dog consistently react strongly to humans or other dogs?

Reactive dogs have a hard time focusing on their owner during the class, making it hard for them to learn and retain the information they are being taught. If you are unsure if your dog will be successful in a group training class, a Drop-In training class is a great way to see if your dog is able to learn in the busy environment our training center provides.

If you have any concerns about the behaviors your dog displays, please email dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call (515) 473-9131.

Note about treats: The best way to train your pet is through the proper use of positive reinforcement and rewards. Please bring plenty of high value treats to class, such as cut up hotdogs, cheese, chicken, chewy training treats, etc.