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Group Course Registration
Structured group courses designed for real-life behavior and calm, reliable progress.
This page is for owners who are ready to enroll in an upcoming group course at Coastal Canine Training Academy.
Group courses are best suited for dogs who can safely participate around other dogs and people, and for handlers who are prepared to be actively involved in the learning process.
If you’re unsure which course is the right fit—or whether group training is appropriate right now—guidance is available below before registering.
Upcoming Group Courses
CORE COURSE
AKC CGC COURSE
GROWTH COURSE
Best for:
Dogs who need foundational structure, calmer behavior, and improved focus in everyday situations.
Primary Focus:
• Leash manners
• Jumping and overexcitement
• Focus around distractions
• Foundational obedience for real life
GROWTH COURSE
AKC CGC COURSE
GROWTH COURSE
Best for:
Dogs who have basic skills in place and are ready to build reliability, duration, and stronger responses around distractions.
Primary Focus:
• Longer stays and impulse control
• Increased reliability
• Real-world distraction work
• Stronger handler engagement
AKC CGC COURSE
AKC CGC COURSE
AKC CGC COURSE
Best for: teams preparing for the CGC test or working toward public-ready manners
Primary Focus:
• AKC CGC test behaviors
• Polite greetings
• Loose leash walking
• Public manners & handling
SNIFF QUEST
AKC CGC COURSE
AKC CGC COURSE
Best for: dogs who benefit from mental enrichment, confidence-building, and structured scent work
Primary Focus:
• Scent-based enrichment
• Confidence through problem-solving
• Calm engagement
• Structured, low-pressure learning
Is Group Training the Right Fit for You and Your Dog?
Group training works best when dogs and handlers are set up for success from the start.
Before moving forward, take a moment to review the guidelines below.
This helps ensure the group environment remains safe, productive, and supportive for everyone involved.
Group courses are not appropriate for reactive dogs.
This standard exists to protect the safety, focus, and learning experience of every dog and handler in the class.
✅ Group Training Is a Good Fit If:
• Your dog can safely be around other dogs and people
• Your dog can remain on leash without aggressive reactions
• You are able to actively participate during sessions
• You are willing to practice between classes
• You’re looking for structure, clarity, and real-life behavior skills
🚫 Group Training Is Not the Right Fit If:
• Your dog shows reactive or aggressive behavior toward dogs or people
• Your dog cannot be safely managed in a group setting
• You are seeking one-on-one behavior modification
• You are looking for off-leash play or socialization
• You are unable to attend consistently or practice between sessions
(This does not mean group training will never be an option — just that it may not be the best starting point right now.)
If group training doesn’t feel like the right fit at this time, there is a clear next step below to help you get started in the right way.