Dog Training in Fishers, IN
Welcoming a new canine companion into your home is an exciting time, and providing them with the right training from the start can help ensure a smooth transition. At Brookschool Road Veterinary Clinic, we offer puppy and adult dog training classes that focus on positive reinforcement techniques to help your pup develop good manners and a strong bond with you. Led by Julie Settles, RVT and a Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner, these classes are available to our clients across all Fishers Veterinary Associates locations.
Start your new puppy on the right paw or give your older dog a refresher course by signing them up for training classes. Give us a call at (317) 585-4730 to register!
Positive Reinforcement Dog Classes
Our Puppy Start Right and Manners classes, held at Carmel Veterinary Clinic in Carmel, IN, focus on teaching puppies and adult dogs the skills they need to become well-adjusted members of the family. These fun and interactive classes will teach your pet to follow basic commands, engage with their environment, and build the foundation for a lifelong relationship with you. We use a positive reinforcement approach, meaning your dog’s good behaviors will be rewarded with treats, making learning fun and effective.
Classes are held on Saturday afternoons in the lobby of our Carmel location. The cost for the 6-week course (whether Puppy Start Right or Manners) is $160.
*Please bring pea-sized, high-value treats to class as your dog’s rewards.
Meet Your Dog Trainer: Julie Settles, RVT
Julie Settles is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) with over a decade of experience at Fishers Veterinary Associates. Specializing in Positive Reinforcement (R+) dog training—a scientifically proven method that helps dogs learn faster and more reliably—Julie uses a clicker as a marker, paired with high-value rewards. This effective combination reinforces behaviors we want to see repeated, helping dogs build confidence across different areas of their lives and discover that learning is fun!
Puppy & Dog Class Requirements
To ensure the health and safety of all puppies and dogs in the class, we require that all participants be up to date on their age-appropriate vaccinations, including distemper, parvovirus, bordetella, and rabies. If you’re unsure about your dog’s vaccination status or have any questions about the class, please feel free to give us a call at (317) 585-4730 or schedule an appointment to ensure your pet is ready to attend.