Refined Canines in the REAL WORLD
REFINED CANINES in the REAL WORLD is an intermediate-level class for dogs who have completed basic skills training. The objective of this class is to practice skills in different settings. This class is held primarily outdoors and meets at a different location each time. We practice loose leash walking, polite greetings, working around distractions, and learning new tricks. AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing can be done at most locations with advance notice.
The Class fee for 2027 will remain as follows:
$40 per class (drop-in), $140 for a package of any four classes, or $400 for the whole year
(any 12 classes, which can be carried over into the following calendar year)
All classes are on the second Saturday of each month, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, unless otherwise listed
Class fees can be invoiced & pre-paid with a credit/debit card or with cash in-person
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please email us to get on the list to receive invitations to these classes and updates in case of location or date changes
2026
Dates &
Locations
Jan 10, 2026 - Lowe’s, Milford, CT
Feb 14, 2026 - Bass Pro Shops, Bridgeport, CT
Mar 14, 2026 - Home Depot, Orange, CT
Apr 25, 2026 - Choice Pet, Monroe, CT
May 16, 2026 - West Haven Beach, West Haven, CT
Jun 13, 2026 - Milford Green, Milford, CT
Jul 11, 2026 - Roosevelt Forest, Stratford, CT
Aug 8, 2026 - Orange Fairgrounds, Orange, CT
Sep 12, 2026 - Home Depot, Trumbull, CT
Oct 10, 2026 - DAR Chapter House, Milford, CT
Nov 21, 2026 - Home Depot, Orange, CT
Dec 12, 2026 - Bass Pro Shops, Bridgeport, CT
2027
Dates &
Locations
Jan 9, 2027 - Lowe’s, Milford CT
Feb 13, 2027 - Pet Supplies Plus, Orange CT
Mar 13, 2027 - Home Depot, Trumbull CT
Apr 10, 2027 - West Haven Beach, West Haven CT
May 8, 2027 - Fitzgerald Tract, Woodbridge CT
Jun 12, 2027 - Tractor Supply, Orange CT
Jul 10, 2027 - Paradise Green, Stratford CT
Aug 14, 2027 - Downtown Milford Farmer’s Market, Milford CT
Sep 11, 2027 - Veteran’s Memorial Park, Shelton CT
Oct 9, 2027 - West Haven Green, West Haven CT
Nov 13, 2027 - Home Depot, Orange CT
Dec 11, 2027 - Bass Pro Shops, Bridgeport CT
