The Canine Life Coach
Group Classes
At The Canine Life Coach, this is about you and your dog, and making life together feel easier, clearer, and a whole lot more fun!
Whether you’ve got a brand new puppy, a few behaviors that are driving you a little nuts, or you’re ready to get out and do more together (yes, even off-leash adventures), I’m here to help you figure it out.
Getting started is simple. Sign up through the link below the class you're interested in. You'll get a confirmation email with tips for showing up for class!
I’m really looking forward to working with you.
- Mo
Puppy Academy
Next available classes:
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AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 12 (Skipping Labor Day weekend)
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OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 7
For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. Six Saturday sessions, limited to 12 puppies, positive reinforcement only.
Puppy Academy gives your puppy the foundation they need and gives you the skills to maintain it. We cover the essentials: sit, down, stay, leave it, recall, loose leash walking, wait at the door, plus the stuff nobody tells you about first: bite inhibition, impulse control, house training, and how to build a puppy who's genuinely confident rather than just compliant. Socialization with people and other puppies is woven throughout.
We start with a mandatory orientation session (just you, no puppy) so you walk into week one already knowing what to expect. After that, every class is hands-on, practical, and built to connect directly to your real life at home.
$325 / 6 sessions / Max 12 dogs Saturdays, 9:45 AM at The Family Dog, 4048 S 2700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 /
Vaccination Requirements: Puppies must be current on age-appropriate vaccinations, including DHLPP and Bordetella. Rabies is not required for puppies too young to receive it.
Next Cohort: August 1 – September 12, 2026 (skipping Labor Day weekend)
Canine Etiquette Class
Next available classes:
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AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 12 (Skipping Labor Day weekend)
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OCTOBER 3 - NOVEMBER 7
Your dog knows the basics. Now it's time to take those skills somewhere.
Canine Etiquette is a six-week Saturday morning class for dogs six months and older, meeting at The Family Dog in Millcreek. We go deep on the skills that matter in real life: loose leash walking, polite greetings, appropriate dog-to-dog interaction, and the canine body language that helps you understand what your dog is telling you before a situation escalates. Positive reinforcement only, always.
$325 / 6 sessions / Max 12 dogs Saturdays, 9:45 AM at The Family Dog, 4048 S 2700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 / Dogs 6 months and older. Puppy Preschool recommended but not required.
Vaccination requirements: three DHLPP vaccinations and Bordetella.
Next Cohort: August 1 – September 12, 2026 (skipping Labor Day weekend)
Skills to Pay the Bills
Next available classes:
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AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 12 (Skipping Labor Day weekend)
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OCOTBER 3 - NOVEMBER 7
Your dog knows the basics. Now it’s time to put those skills to work.
Skills to Pay the Bills is an advanced group class for graduates and experienced dog-and-handler teams ready to take their training to the next level.
This class focuses on real-world reliability, advanced manners, and the skills dogs need for therapy work, public access, and the AKC Canine Good Citizen title. Eligible teams will have the opportunity to complete the Canine Good Citizen test at the end of the course.
Every session uses positive reinforcement, clear communication, and practical training designed to strengthen both ends of the leash.
$325 / 6 sessions / Max 12 dogs Saturdays, 11:00 AM at The Family Dog, 4048 S 2700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 / Dogs 6 months and older. Puppy Preschool, Canine Etiquette or equivalent recommended but not required.
Vaccination requirements: three DHLPP vaccinations and Bordetella.
Next Cohort: August 1 – September 12, 2026 (skipping Labor Day weekend)
What Our Clients Say
Pepper and Abby, Tennessee
I took an intro puppy class with The Canine Life Coach when my dog was just 6 months old, and it was the best decision I could have made! Mo gave us practical tools to handle common puppy behaviors like jumping, nipping, and house training while also teaching us the foundation for good leash manners and recall. Her positive reinforcement techniques made training fun for both me and my pup, and we’ve built such a strong bond because of it. If you’re starting your dog’s training journey, Mo is the person to guide you every step of the way!