Group Training Classes
Group classes are held at Run Wild Dog Sports and Training Center (formerly Argus Ranch) in Auburn, WA. We offer a wide variety of classes for dogs of all ages, breeds, and skill levels—from puppies just beginning their training journey to adult dogs working toward advanced skills and activities.
Our classes are designed to be fun, practical, and supportive. You’ll receive individualized attention and expert guidance from a highly educated professional trainer with more than 25 years of hands-on experience working with dogs and their families. We focus not only on teaching your dog skills, but also on helping you understand why your dog behaves the way they do and how to successfully apply what you learn in everyday life.
Family participation is always encouraged. We want everyone in your household to feel confident communicating with and training your dog, so our classes include plenty of hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and one-on-one support.
Most importantly, we believe training should be enjoyable and build trust between you and your dog. We use positive, dog-friendly training methods—never force, intimidation, or harmful equipment. Instead, we teach you how to motivate your dog using rewards such as treats, toys, attention, play, and real-life opportunities.
Our goal is simple: to help you build a happy, confident, well-mannered dog while developing a stronger relationship with your best friend.
Puppies 8 weeks and older can begin their training journey in our AKC Star Puppy class, which focuses on building a strong foundation of good manners, confidence, social skills, and communication.
Dogs 16 weeks and older can join our Companion Manners classes, where the focus is on helping you raise a well-mannered, responsive dog at home and in the community. In addition to foundational obedience skills, our classes address common real-life challenges such as jumping, impulse control, attention, polite greetings, loose-leash walking, and settling.
Every class combines practical training exercises with an understanding of your dog’s individual behavioral and emotional needs, giving you tools you can continue using long after class ends.
We also offer Reactive Rover classes specifically designed for dogs who bark, lunge, growl, or become overly excited around other dogs. These classes focus on helping dogs feel more comfortable and confident while teaching owners effective strategies for managing reactivity and building better responses.
Through carefully structured exercises, positive associations, and practical training games, you’ll learn how to help your dog succeed around their triggers while working at a pace that keeps them comfortable and able to learn.
Dog Sports & Advanced Training
If you’re looking for something beyond basic manners, we offer classes for dogs and owners who want to take their training to the next level. Our offerings include Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, Therapy Dog preparation, and Rally Obedience.
These classes provide an opportunity to strengthen your teamwork, build reliability around distractions, and have fun while giving your dog a meaningful mental and physical outlet.
