Gold Star Dog Training

Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills 

This class shows you how to have a happy, confident, well-behaved dog. It consists of: practical, straight-up obedience (don’t get dragged down the street, have a dog that comes when called, etc.), life skills (don’t jump on my friends, chill out, don’t chew on me, etc.), and understanding how your dog communicates.

Along with a simple 4-step approach for teaching your dog almost anything, you'll also get a course booklet and weekly training guides; force-free training; free email/phone support after the class ends; and a student-focused instructor with 20+ years’ experience teaching people and dogs (and a sense of humor).

Class Location: Westford School Gym

Instructor - Deb Helfrich Owner of Gold Star Dog Training

Thursdays   |   4/30/26 - 6/4/26

6:00pm-7:00pm

$195 w/ dog

$100 w/o dog

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Beyond Basics Dog Training 

This class elevates your training by exploring different levels and applications of various skills. If your dog’s leash work is solid, we’ll help you advance it further. If “leave it” is still a challenge, we’ll focus on problem-solving and reinforcing the basics. The environment is supportive yet challenging, with an emphasis on helping each student understand training techniques, troubleshoot issues, read their dog’s responses, and refine their skills to achieve their goals and become the best partner for their dog.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.

Class Location: Westford School Gym

Instructor - Deb Helfrich Owner of Gold Star Dog Training

Thursdays   |   4/30/26 - 5/28/26

7:15pm-8:15pm

$185 w/ dog

$95 w/o dog

For Beyond Basics Dog Classes:

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