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Group Classes can be a great way to stay on top of your training, introduce a new skill, and meet a like minded community of dog owners!
Like Magic Dog Training partners with CHARM Rescue for in person group classes - registration for all CHARM classes are through their website, linked below!
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The Starting Zone Series covers foundational skills for your young dog (or even a puppy, though I’d recommend checking out Worldbuilding first), adopted pup, or any dog who needs a brush up in their training. Each of these mini courses tackles different aspects of the bedrock of manners behaviors and works together to set your dog up for a lifetime of success. Choose from:
The Reset Ritual: Engagement basics - how to start training and how to keep your pup’s mind and body with you in any environment.
Chaos and Calm: Designed with the adolescent in mind. Focusing in on building calm and regulating emotions.
Practical Magic: Those beginner class classics and loose leash walking foundations build off of the other two classes (or jump right in here!) to shape skills that will help you every day with your dog!
Or jump in with The Trifecta and access all three classes in order!
Need more details, tips, and troubleshooting? Starting Zone Expansion Packs will be released throughout 2026! For now, check out Controlled Chaos series on YouTube for more training talk, or set up a Session Zero to tackle your training challenges with help!
Three mini-courses, one rock-solid start. The Trifecta bundles Reset Ritual, Chaos & Calm, and Practical Magic to give you the core skills every dog-and-human team needs. Build engagement, confidence, calm, and everyday manners with clear steps, bite-sized lessons, and real-world results. Perfect for new dogs, busy families, or anyone ready to level up the basics—beautifully.
🌀 The Reset Ritual helps you and your dog hit pause, reconnect, and rebuild calm. Learn simple, repeatable routines to ease transitions, manage arousal, and bring focus back after stress or excitement. Perfect for young dogs, restarts, or anyone needing a fresh foundation for smoother, saner daily life.
🐾When your sweet puppy suddenly forgets everything you’ve taught them — welcome to adolescence. This mini course helps you navigate that chaos with confidence, rebuilding focus, emotional balance, and connection through changing hormones, environments, and expectations.
🪄Build the everyday skills that make life smoother. This mini-course covers beginner-class essentials like sit, down, and stay, plus the pre-walk foundations that set up calm, confident outings. Clear steps, quick wins, and real-world magic your dog can use right away.
Spell Slots is a gamified dog training app that makes practice fun, flexible, and engaging. Roll the slots to reveal bite-sized training “quests” that strengthen skills, build connection, and keep sessions fresh. Perfect for busy days, rainy afternoons, or anytime you want a little extra magic in your training. ✨🐾
Spell Slots is a gamified dog training app that makes practice fun, flexible, and engaging. Roll the slots to reveal bite-sized training “quests” that strengthen skills, build connection, and keep sessions fresh. Perfect for busy days, rainy afternoons, or anytime you want a little extra magic in your training. ✨🐾
Available January 2026
Need a place to start now? Check out The Puppy Primer on YouTube!
2026 Event Calendar
Tuesdays 7:00pm 01/06-02/17
Mondays 6:00pm 01/12-02/23
No classes week of 02/01
Tuesdays 6:00pm 01/06-02/17
Tuesdays 7:00pm 02/24-04/14
No classes week of 02/01, 03/08, 04/05
Aid and Armor: January
Sidekick Academy: February
Skill Tree: March
Live, Online Classes Include:
Lifetime access to pre-recorded class content with detailed instructional videos and explanations
Practice and coaching in Google Meet Sessions 1/week for 6 weeks (view only for auditors)
Support and video review in WhatsApp Study Group (text only for auditors)
Skill Tree Audit membership for duration of class
Working Spot… $165
Audit Spot… $90
Workshops Include:
Lifetime access to pre-recorded class content with detailed instructional videos and explanations
Practice and coaching in two breakout group sessions on Google Meet over the course of a weekend for practice and growth between sessions (view only for auditors)
Working Spot… $65
Audit Spot…$35
Skill Tree is your ongoing training and enrichment membership — designed for dogs and handlers who want to keep learning, keep connecting, and keep leveling up.
Each week, you’ll receive a new themed assignment to inspire practice, play, and progress. Upload your videos for personalized coaching and feedback, and stay motivated through our private community — where you’ll find support, ideas, and early access to upcoming classes and workshops.
Skill Tree doesn’t require a formalized training plan or specific behavior goal; it’s all about continuing to grow your partnership through thoughtful skill-building and engagement. Whether you’re refining foundations, exploring new games, or just looking for creative enrichment ideas, this is your space to keep expanding your shared language and confidence.
No big quests required — just steady progress, clever play, and a thriving connection.
Working Spot: $85/month
Audit Spot (no video feedback, but text and community support): $45/month
Skill Tree gives you one fun, achievable training challenge each week—perfect for busy dog owners who want to stay consistent without getting overwhelmed. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance, real-time troubleshooting, and friendly community support to keep your dog’s brain and body engaged while boosting your skills along the way. Working Spots receive direct feedback on their video submissions with troubleshooting and further instruction!
Skill Tree gives you one fun, achievable training challenge each week—perfect for busy dog owners who want to stay consistent without getting overwhelmed. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance, real-time troubleshooting, and friendly community support to keep your dog’s brain and body engaged while boosting your skills along the way. Audit Spots are encouraged to post videos for community feedback, ask questions, and troubleshoot their own journey while following along with challenges!
Existing Client Drop-In Classes
Monthly, I offer drop-in coaching classes that are in-person in the Columbia/Ellicott City area. These classes are for existing clients only, as they are geared towards coaching rather than instruction so assume specific skill and behaviors are already in your dog’s repertoire! Not sure if your dog is eligible? Reach out to me before signing up!
