Group Training
Our one-of-a-kind group classes are a fun and affordable way to learn from experts, get the whole family involved, and meet your dog where they’re at.
What makes Clickstart group classes unique?
We keep our class sizes small so you and your dog can get more one-on-one time with your instructors.
Our climate controlled training-only facility is designed for the dogs with non-slip flooring, sound attenuation, and a well-stocked store of our favorite training supplies.
We utilize creative management including visual and physical separation, white noise, and prepared enrichment activities to help dogs work through distractions.
Every class is followed by a wrap up email with step-by-step instructions for each exercise covered as well as weekly homework assignments.
Students who complete each homework assignment will earn a discount on a future classes!Need to a miss a class? Each series comes with a complimentary Make Up/Office Hour class to schedule at your convenience.
Puppy Classes
For puppies 8-16 weeks old
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Learn how to set your family and home up for success before your puppy even comes home and get started with socializing right away! It is never too early to begin training your puppy with positive reinforcement.
Puppy Prep Class - Get prepared before you bring your puppy home!
Puppy Kindergarten - 8-16 weeks old
Core Classes
For dogs 4 months+
Our core curriculum builds important life skills taught with age-appropriate games that keep your dog’s developmental state in mind. Your dog will learn skills including settling, polite greetings, coming when called, and walking nicely on leash while your trainers help you troubleshoot common behaviors for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs.
Elementary School - Puppies 4-6 months old
Middle School - Adolescents 6-24 months old
High School - Adult Dogs 24 months+
Advanced Classes
For dogs 12 months+
Once your dog is of mature age and has a solid training foundation, we have a variety of challenging classes designed to prepare your dog for public outings and AKC titles. Our advanced series focuses on building duration, fading out treats, and proofing your dog’s skills against a wide variety of real world distractions.
Patio Pups - Prepare for dog friendly outings
College - AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep
Masters - Advanced AKC Title Prep at Irvine Spectrum
PhD Dogtorate Class - Service & Therapy Dog Prep
Extracurricular Classes
We offer high quality, specialty classes taught by passionate industry experts. We recommend that every team tries out both nosework and trick training as they are a great bonding opportunity and provide a productive outlet for your dog’s natural instincts and talents. Our extracurricular classes are open to dogs of all ages and experience levels.
Cooperative Care
Outdoor Classes
Clickstart isn’t just a place - it’s a lifestyle! Meet us in the parks or out on the trails for a group class or group walk. Long before we acquired a campus, we’ve been teaching outdoors and we definitely still see the benefit of bringing your skills out of the school setting and into the real world.
Canine Essentials - 6-week outdoor class
Field Trips - Socialization hikes & patio outings
Reactive Rover Class
If your dog barks at dogs or people, this is the class for you! This is our most popular class, and has helped hundreds of dog guardians just like you learn to love your walks again. Learn practical training strategies from our certified behavior consultants to start seeing success right away. Please take this class before attempting any of the classes listed above.
Reactive Rover Recovery - LIVE Zoom Class