Furry Tail Training:  For Dogs and Cats

​Group Dog Training Classes in Lake Elsinore

Positive Reinforcement Programs for Puppies & Dogs of All Ages
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Certified, Science-Based Dog Training in a Small Group Setting

​At Furry Tail Training, our Bronze, Silver, and Gold group classes build real-life skills through positive reinforcement. Whether you have a new puppy or an older dog that needs a refresher, our step-by-step program creates well-mannered, confident pets using humane, fear-free methods.
Holly Stephens leading a positive dog training class with a client and her Shih Tzu at Furry Tail Training in Lake Elsinore.
 
Bronze
Silver
Gold
🐶 Best For
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
⏳ Duration
6 weeks
6 weeks
6 weeks
✅ Prerequisite
None
Bronze or equivalent
Silver or equivalent
🎯 Focus
Basic cues & manners
Distractions & control
Public manners & CGC prep
🐾 Cues Taught
Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Loose Leash, Leave-it
Heel, Wait, Kennel-up
Heel in crowd, Meet & Greet, Stand-Stay
🚫 Behaviors Solved
Jumping, Barking, Chewing
Same w/ distractions
Stranger reactions
🏁 Outcome
Prepares for Silver
Prepares for Gold
CGC/test readiness
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Happy client shares success story of her once-reactive Australian Shephard dog after completing positive training with Furry Tail Training in Lake Elsinore.

Upcoming Class Schedule

🟢 Bronze Class
📅 Starts: August 2, 2025
📍 Location: Canyon Hills Community Park, Lake Elsinore
🕒 Time: Saturdays, 9:00am

🟢 Silver Class
📅 Starts: August 2, 2025
📍 Location: Canyon Hills Community Park, Lake Elsinore
🕒 Time: Saturdays, 10:00am

🟢 Gold Class
📅 Starts: August 2, 2025
📍 Location: Canyon Hills Community Park, Lake Elsinore
🕒 Time: Saturdays, 11:00am
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Why Choose Furry Tail Training

  • ✅ Certified Trainer (ABCDT, ABCCT, Fear Free)
  • ✅ 10+ Years of Experience
  • ✅ Psychology-Informed Training
  • ✅ Small Class Sizes
  • ✅ Supportive & Fun Environment

Testimonials

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Call or Text Us: (951) 816-0225
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Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer certificate awarded to Holly Stephens
Certified Cat Trainer badge from Animal Behavior College, awarded to Holly Stephens for completing professional feline behavior and training education
Pet First Aid and CPR Instructor certification awarded to Holly Stephens by PetTech, showing credentials to teach emergency care for pets
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator certified badge.
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Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) member badge
CATCH Canine Trainers Academy Mentor badge
​Areas We Serve: Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Menifee, and Wildomar, CA. Mobile and in-home training is also available in nearby communities upon request.
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  • Home
  • What We Offer
    • Dog Training Classes >
      • Group Classes
      • Private Lessons
      • In-Home Private Lessons
    • Cat Training
    • Virtual Dog & Cat Training
    • Pet First Aid & CPR Class
    • Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
    • Scholarship Program
  • Free Pet Training Downloads
  • Furry ReTail Store
  • About Furry Tail Dog Training
    • About the Trainer
    • In the Media
    • References and Reviews
  • #iamnot
  • My Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Local Pet Resources