About Petco Dog Training

Positive reinforcement classes in Salem

Petco Dog Training in Salem runs dog training classes inside the Petco pet store, built around positive reinforcement and practical skills for everyday life. Its trainers focus on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing unwanted behavior.

Group classes

In-store group classes run for 6 weeks, with hour-long sessions alongside up to four other dogs. Each class is $149: Puppy for 8 to 16 weeks old covers the potty training process, socialization and foundational cues; Beginner for 16 weeks to 6 months adds loose-leash walking, "leave it", "wait" and tricks; Fundamentals for dogs 6+ months covers core cues, leash walking and curbing jumping and barking; and Advanced works on heel, recall with distractions and polite greetings.

Private lessons

Private sessions run 45 minutes with a certified trainer. New customers can book a $39 Private Lesson 101, and packages are $249 for 4 sessions or $329 for 6 sessions.

What owners say

One client wrote that "12 weeks of training with Andrea has truly helped my puppy."