Learn the basics of reward-based dog training and get your dog started on Obedience, Home Manners and Leash Walking skills. Join a scheduled Group Class or receive Private Instruction.


Step-by-step dog training for the hands-on dog owner

  • Take the guesswork out of training your dog: This is the course for you if you’re looking for structure and organization to help you achieve your basic dog training goals.
  • Give your dog a mental and physical workout: Routine training for your young and energetic puppy or dog will keep his/her mind and body busy and will help keep misbehavior in check.
  • Teach your dog Obedience and Home Manners: Teach your dog obedience skills and manners that will be useful around the home and when you are out and about with your dog.
  • Build a bond that will last a lifetime: Grow the bond and communicate more clearly with your dog through cooperative and compassionate dog training.

Inclusions

  • Minimum of 6 course sessions to meet with me Doc Marose Magpily, conducted at the Pet Centrics Dog Training Venue. Actual number of course sessions will depend on your enrollment plan.
  • Coaching and dog behavior counseling with me for the duration of the course.
  • Organized course lessons accessible online and as downloadable PDF files.
  • Access to Dog Training 101 Community and Discussion Forum.
  • Access to other exclusive dog training resources on the Pet Centrics website.

Venue

Enrollment Requirements

  • To ensure that there will be progress in your dog’s training, make sure you’re able to commit to daily home practice with your dog for at least a 6-week period when taking the course.
  • Family and other household members may accompany you during classes, but please DO NOT send your dog to class accompanied only by your house helper or assistant. Your dog’s training should be your personal responsibility.
  • EQUIPMENT: Leash, Flat Collar, Treats, Dog Bed /Mat/Platform; Internet access to view online course materials

Dog Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 months of age.
  • In good health with updated vaccines: Rabies, DHLPPi with proof of vaccination
  • Puppies may enroll with incomplete but up-to-date vaccinations
  • Owners of female dogs should avoid enrolling if onset of dog’s next heat is expected within the next 2 months

Owner/Handler Requirements:

  • 18 years old and above. Children may enroll with parent/guardian supervision
  • Can handle moderate physical activity throughout the course

Enrollment Options

Group Class or One-on-One?

Read below if you need help deciding what enrollment option is best for you:

Group Class is ideal for…

  • Dog Owners with Young Puppies (3-5 months old) whose social and behavioral development benefit from early and controlled socialization experiences alongside obedience training.
  • Dog Owners with Social Dogs who are not easily distracted in a group setting around other dogs and people.
  • Group Class is NOT for dogs with pronounced phobias or aggression issues.
  • A Private Evaluation and Consultation are recommended if you are not sure if Group Class is for you.

One-on-One Classes are ideal for…

  • Dog Owners with Dogs who are easily distracted in a group setting
  • Dog Owners with Dogs who have pronounced phobias or aggression issues.
  • Dog Owners with Dogs who, in addition to basic obedience, require training to address specific behaviors (additional fees may be charged)
  • Dog Owners who need a more flexible schedule, and who cannot commit to the regularly scheduled Group Classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions Regarding the Orientation for Group Classes

What happens during the Orientation?
  • During the Orientation, I’ll be evaluating your dog’s overall health and behavior in a group class environment. This is to make sure that Group Class will be a good learning environment for your dog.
  • You also get to ask me questions about the course, how it works and what to expect.
  • When you are satisfied that Group Class is for you and your dog, you may complete your enrollment by paying the fee anytime after the orientation but before the start of the first session.

Questions Regarding Enrollment and Fees

Can I enroll more than one dog?

You may enroll more than one dog provided there are slots available and that each dog has his/her own handler during the class. You should not handle more than one dog at a time during the classes.

Do you offer discounts for multiple dog enrollment?

No discounts are offered for multiple dog enrollment in group classes.

Can I pay the enrollment fee in installments?

No. Full payment must be made to complete enrollment.


Questions Regarding Course Work and Lessons

Does this course include potty training?

Potty training is discussed, and solutions for house soiling will be presented in the class discussions. However, there are no specific exercises included in the course to address potty training as this is a behavior that needs to be addressed in the home and through proper management.

Will this fix my dog’s nipping, chewing and biting behaviors?

Training is an excellent way to redirect your dogs destructive behaviors to more focused activities. Therefore, appropriate amounts of physical and mental stimulation such as those provided by the Training 101 course activities is expected to lessen non-aggressive chewing, nipping and biting in most young and exuberant dogs.

Will this course fix my dog’s aggression?

I do not recommend enrolling in the Training 101 course if your dog is known to be aggressive or has a history of attacking and/or biting other dogs or humans. Please schedule an evaluation for your dog to determine what course would be best for him/her.

Is it manageable to take the course even if I’m working or if I’m a student?

The activities provided in the course should be manageable even for individuals working or studying full-time.

Owners should be able to commit to at least three 5-15 minute sessions daily of training with their dog in fulfillment of the home exercises. Of course, more daily training time and more repetitions of the exercises will increase your dog’s rate of progress significantly.


Questions Regarding Class Attendance

Can I enroll my dog but have my yaya/helper attend the class instead of me?

No. Family or household members are encouraged to attend the classes together with you, however, please avoid sending your helper to attend the class without a family member also present. To promote responsible pet ownership, I would like to encourage owners to be directly involved in the care and training of their dog rather than passing the responsibility onto a household helper.

Can you do home visits instead of me going to class?

No. All training is conducted at the Training Venue inside Filinvest 2 subdivision in Quezon City.

Can I attend the course with other family members?

Yes. I strongly encourage family members living in the same house as the dog to attend and participate in the dog’s training. This is to ensure that everybody knows how to handle and train the dog and so that there is consistency in training within the entire household.

I want to enroll with my dog, but I may be absent during one or more of the classes. Can I still enroll?

Yes, if you are going to miss only 1 or 2 classes, you can attend make-up sessions to catch up with what you missed. These should be scheduled before the next session takes place. An additional fee is charged for make-up sessions.

If you are likely to miss more than 2 classes, I would suggest you enroll at a later time.