Group Classes
Structured Learning In A Shared Environment Built On Clear Criteria
Group Classes Provide Structured Training In A Shared Environment Where Dogs And Handlers Learn Alongside Others While Following The Same Clear Criteria And Progression. This Format Allows Skills To Be Built And Practiced With Increasing Distraction While Maintaining Consistency And Intentional Structure.
The Focus Is On Developing Reliable Behavior, Strengthening Communication, And Teaching Handlers How To Maintain Standards — Even When Conditions Are Less Controlled.
What Group Classes Do
Group Classes Provide A Structured Environment Where Dogs Learn To Perform Reliable Skills While Working Around Other Teams. This Format Allows Training To Progress With Increasing Distraction While Maintaining Clear Criteria And Consistent Standards.
Group Classes Emphasize Skill Development That Holds In Real-World Settings — Teaching Both Dogs And Handlers How To Maintain Focus, Communication, And Reliability In Shared Environments.
Skill Development With Increasing Environmental Distraction
Clear Criteria Applied Consistently Across All Teams
Reinforcement Of Reliable Behavior In Shared Spaces
Who Group Classes Are For
Group Classes Are Designed For Teams Ready To Build Skills In A Shared Environment While Maintaining Clear Structure And Expectations. This Format Is Ideal For Reinforcing Reliability, Improving Focus, And Developing Communication When Distractions Are Present.
Group Classes Emphasize Consistency, Handler Awareness, And Skill Application — Supporting Progress That Extends Beyond Controlled Training Scenarios.
Dogs Ready To Work Around Other Teams
Owners Seeking Structured, Guided Group Training
Teams Reinforcing Foundational Skills With Added Distraction
Handlers Looking To Improve Timing, Consistency, And Awareness
Group Classes Are Not Intended To Replace Individual Instruction When Foundational Clarity Is Missing. They Are Most Effective When Dogs And Handlers Enter With A Basic Understanding Of Expectations And Are Ready To Apply Skills In A Shared Environment.
Program Structure
Group Classes Are Delivered Through A Structured Curriculum Designed To Build Skills Progressively While Working In A Shared Environment. Each Session Builds On Previously Established Behaviors, Allowing Dogs And Handlers To Practice Reliability As Distractions Increase. Structure Is Maintained Through Clear Criteria, Consistent Expectations, And Intentional Progression — Ensuring Learning Remains Stable Rather Than Reactive.
Progressive Skill Development Across Sessions
Clear Criteria Maintained In A Shared Environment
Advancement Based On Consistency And Readiness
Structure Is Maintained Through Clear Criteria, Consistent Expectations, And Intentional Progression — Ensuring Learning Remains Stable, Predictable, And Transferable Beyond The Training Environment
Program Pricing
Group Classes Are Offered As A Structured, Progressive Training Option Designed To Build Reliable Skills In A Shared Environment. Pricing Reflects Professional Instruction, Curriculum Design, And The Consistent Standards Required To Support Meaningful Progress Across Multiple Sessions.
Pricing is listed for clarity and planning purposes.
Pricing:
5 Week Obedience Class - $250
5 Week Dock Diving Class - $250
5 Week Air Retrieve Class - $250
5 Week Detection Class - $250
Group Classes Within The Wasatch System
Group Classes Exist Within The Base Layer Of The Wasatch System And Serve As A Bridge Between Foundational Skill Development And Real-World Application. This Format Allows Teams To Practice Reliability, Communication, And Consistency While Working In A Shared Environment.
For Some Teams, Group Classes Provide Ongoing Reinforcement And Skill Maintenance. For Others, They Serve As Preparation For More Immersive Training Options. In All Cases, The Objective Remains The Same: Support Clear Communication And Reliable Behavior That Carries Beyond The Training Environment.
Group Classes Are Structured To Support Progressive Learning Over Time. Placement Is Based On Readiness And Appropriate Fit To Ensure Each Team Can Participate Successfully Within The Group Environment.
Begin Your Ascent
Every program at Wasatch is built on the same foundation: clarity, structure, and intentional progression. The intake process ensures training begins at the correct starting point for each dog and team.
This allows training to remain stable, effective, and aligned with the standards that support long-term development across all disciplines.