About Petco Dog Training

Classes inside the New Milford store

Petco Dog Training in New Milford runs group and private classes inside the Petco store at 169 Danbury Road. Classes use positive reinforcement and focus on practical skills for everyday life, with group classes capped at 4 dogs.

Group classes

Six-week in-store courses of hour-long classes are $149 each:

– 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): core cues 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. A $39 Private Lesson 101 is available to new customers, and packages are $249 for 4 sessions or $329 for 6, each with flexible scheduling and a customized plan.

What to ask

Ask which trainers teach at this store, how to discuss a specific behavior issue before enrolling, and when the next sessions start.