About Petco Dog Training

Classes inside the Danbury store

Petco Dog Training in Danbury runs group and private classes inside the Petco store at 5 Sugar Hollow Road. Training is built around positive reinforcement and practical skills for everyday life, and group classes are kept to a maximum of 4 dogs.

Group classes

In-store group classes run for six weeks with hour-long sessions at $149 per course:

– Puppy (8 to 16 weeks): potty training, socialization and foundational cues

– Beginner (16 weeks to 6 months): loose-leash walking, leave it, wait, tricks and games

– Fundamentals (6+ months): sit, down, come, leave it, wait, loose-leash walking and curbing jumping and barking

– Advanced (6+ months): heel, recall with distractions and polite greetings

Private lessons

Private sessions last 45 minutes with a certified trainer. New customers can book a $39 introductory Private Lesson 101, and packages are $249 for 4 sessions or $329 for 6. Private training suits owners who want one-on-one instruction or help with specific behaviors.

What to ask

Ask which trainers lead classes at this store and when the next sessions start.