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ADULT DOG SKILLS

Training That Fits Your Dog — and Your Life

Life with your dog can be joyful… and sometimes a little chaotic:

  • Leash walks turn into tug-of-war

  • “Come!” gets ignored — again

  • Visitors are met with muddy paws and a little too much enthusiasm

 

Or maybe your dog already knows the basics, but your routine has gone stale. Training has slipped, adventures are rare, and you’re not sure what’s next.

 

Imagine:

 

  • Peaceful, easy walks with your dog by your side

  • Reliable recalls, even with distractions

  • Welcoming guests without chaos or stress

  • Exploring new places confidently, meeting new dogs, and enjoying every moment

  • Learning fresh skills that deepen your bond

 

Training doesn’t have to feel like a battle. With playful, compassionate guidance, everyday challenges can turn into small victories — and big moments of joy.

Shift from overwhelmed to empowered, routine to inspired, zany to Zen — with tailored private lessons or focused group classes in Savannah.

 

Start your transformation today!

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CLASSES & LESSONS

Basic Manners Group Classes -- 6 Weeks ($200)

Build the foundation for a lifelong, happy relationship. For dogs 4 months and up, learn essential skills: Watch, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop It, Loose Leash Walking, and Polite Greetings. You’ll learn reward-based training techniques, how to train at your dog’s level, and real-world problem-solving skills. Perfect for beginners or dogs who need a refresher.

Basic Manners Private Package -- 4 Lessons ($382)

Personalized coaching for your dog and your life. Tailored to your dog’s needs and your lifestyle. You’ll learn reward-based training techniques, how to train at your dog’s level, and real-world problem-solving skills while practicing core cues, loose leash walking, and polite greetings. Ideal for owners seeking a focused, flexible, and supportive approach.

Canine Good Citizen Prep Group Class -- 7 Weeks ($225)

Prepare your dog for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen test and low-stress public outings. For dogs 6 months+ with solid manners skills. Covers impulse control, manners around new people and dogs, and public skills. Intermediate manners. Classes run 1-2 times per year.

UPCOMING GROUP CLASS START DATES

Basic Manners
June 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am (Runs through Aug 1st. NO CLASS June 13, June 20, July 4)
June 9, 2026 @ 5:30 pm (Runs through Aug 4th. NO CLASS June 16, June 23, July 7)

Wed, July 8 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, July 11 @ 9:30 am

Tues, Aug 18, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:30 am

Wed, Sept 16, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, Sept 19, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Tues, Oct 6, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 @ 12:30 pm

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ 11 am


Canine Good Citizen Prep
Tues, Aug 4, 2026 @ 7 pm

LOCATION

All group classes are held at the Humane Society of Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Private lessons are held in your home or, depending on training needs, in an alternate location like a public park. 

CONTACT ME

Email: rgoldstein1234@gmail.com

Call or Text: 207-374-5312

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I serve Savannah, Skidaway Island, Richmond Hill, Wilmington Island, Whitmarsh Island, Isle of Hope, Sandfly, Georgetown, Pooler and more, in beautiful, coastal Georgia. 

"He's doing great on that harness you recommended, soooo much better! Look forward to meeting with you again!" -- Penny & Tobias

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"Thank you so much -- I could not have done it without you. You completely shifted how I approached his learning style and communication with him!" -- Ashley & Dotson

"Ruth! You are brilliant…he has not been getting anything like that amount of sleep ... (since his nap) I haven’t had an ankle bite yet. Thank you for the blinding stroke of insight—I feel more hopeful now!" -- Joy & Cooper

"Fozzy is walking so much better on the leash now, and I was able to use the Drop cue and treat scatter to calmly retrieve a piece of laundry with no stress." -- Kara & Fozzy

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