Dog Training Classes

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Group Training Classes

Your pet(s) will work in small groups to learn new behaviors, correct old habits and prepare for new situations. Group classes are offered in a 4-week series or single sessions.

Our group behavior and training series are 3 weeks long and allow you to create, observe and sustain positive behaviors in your pet.

Our single-session classes aim to work on improving specific behaviors and getting your pet ready and trained to excel in scenarios that are common issues for them.

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Dog Training Classes

AWA has affordable dog training classes that have helped thousands of pets and their owners in South Jersey and beyond correct the most common behavior challenges they face. 

Contact our Behavior Team at behavior@awanj.org or 856-424-2288 x114 to register for a class. Individual dogs must complete first class in the series at AWA before registering for second class.

Puppy 101

$109

Help your pup master the essentials to set them up for success with the basics.

  • 4 1-hour classes
  • Wednesday, 5pm-6pm
    Saturdays, 9am-10am
    Sundays, 9am-10am

Puppy 102

$109

Build on core skills to help your puppy progress toward behavior goals.

  • 4 1-hour classes
  • Saturdays, 11am-12pm
    Sundays, 10am-11am

Well-mannered Dog

$109

Need basic training for your dog? Learn sit, stay, recall, walking, and more!

  • 4 1-hour class
  • Tuesday, 5pm-6pm
    Saturdays, 10am-11am

Well-mannered Dog 2

$109

Build on your dog’s basics with added focus, distance, and duration skills!

  • 1-hour class
  • Tuesday, 6pm-7pm
    Sunday, 11am-12pm

Meet the Instructors

Animal Welfare Association Behavior Assistant Abby Pukenas petting dog.

Abby Gee

Hi! My name is Abby and I am the Behavior Assistant here at the Animal Welfare Association.

I’m a lover of all animals! I have been working primarily with dogs in a professional training setting for over 4 years and I am currently studying at CATCH Trainers Academy to further my education.

I am always curious and eager to learn everything I can about animals to help better understand them. Learning about and helping animals is my passion!

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Jenna Barrett

Hi! I’m Jenna, I’m one of the behavior assistants here at Animal Welfare Association.

Since starting a career in the shelter world in 2022, I’ve been devoted to learning everything I can about animal behavior and training. My goal is to become CPDT-KA certified and to continue learning about and understanding animals.

I have three fur babies; two dogs (one of which is an AWA foster fail) and a very needy cat. In my free time I enjoy being at home with my dogs, hiking, and collecting oddities.