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Monday Class Lineup
6:15PM AKC STAR Puppy
Spots Open! Contact Us Today!
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Our AKC Puppy Class gives your young pup the perfect start! In this fun, confidence-building course, puppies learn essential skills like sit, stay, leash manners, and polite greetings, all using positive reinforcement. We also cover socialization, problem-prevention, and responsible puppy care. It’s a safe, supportive space for pups to grow, explore, and begin their journey toward becoming well-mannered family companions.
7:30PM AKC Canine Good Citizen
(Basic Obedience)
Spots Open! Contact Us Today!
Our AKC Canine Good Citizen class helps dogs build the manners and reliability every great companion needs. Through positive, practical training, dogs learn polite leash walking, calm greetings, stay and recall skills, and how to remain composed around people and other dogs. This course prepares teams for the official CGC test and strengthens the bond between you and your dog, celebrating what it means to be a truly well-behaved canine citizen.
Reminder: Bring a water dish and water to all classes for your canine, wear closed toed shoes, and bring treats!
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Tuesday Class Lineup
6:00 PM Beginner Agility
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Our Beginner Agility class introduces dogs to the excitement of the agility course in a safe, confidence-building way. Teams learn the basics of jumps, tunnels, and obstacles while developing focus, body awareness, and trust. This class is perfect for energetic dogs and owners looking to strengthen their bond through communication.Try agility with us today!
7:00 PM Intermediate Agility
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Our Intermediate Agility class builds on your dog’s foundation skills and takes your teamwork to the next level! Dogs refine obstacle performance, learn short sequences, and develop better accuracy and focus. Handlers gain confidence in timing, cues, and course navigation. This class is ideal for teams ready for more challenge and fun as they move toward full courses and advanced agility skills.
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Thursday Morning Class Lineup
10:00 AM Focus Class
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Does your dog get easily distracted? Struggle to pay attention around other dogs, people, or new environments? Our Focus & Engagement Class is designed to help your dog learn to tune in—even when the world is exciting.
This class builds your dog’s ability to offer attention, follow cues, and stay connected with you, whether you're at home, in the park, or preparing for more advanced training or dog sports.
Location:
Dog's Play Campus
Only $30 per student
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Thursday Evening Class Lineup
6:30 PM - Basic Obedience
This class is currently full. Please email us for class alternates or to be placed on the waitlist.
Location:
Meet in the Parking Lot behind West End Tavern
Address:140 SW 128th St ste b, Newberry, FL 32669
If you have trouble finding us, please send a text to Julie - 772.631.0160
Dogs can have problems with over excitement, but not aggression issues in this class. We will work on heel and focus work as well as
Basic obedience and prep work for AKC titles like CGC.
Reminder: Bring a water dish and water to all classes for your canine, wear closed toed shoes, and bring treats!
dogsplaytraining@gmail.com
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Friday Evening Class Lineup
6:00PM - Tricks!
$40 dollars per canine/handler
*Requires RSVP*
Non reactive dogs only. We have all of the props for titles to be earned.
Titles and medallion included with price.
Our AKC Tricks Class is all about fun, creativity, and showing off your dog’s personality! From beginner moves to more advanced tricks, this class uses positive reinforcement to teach behaviors that delight and impress. It’s a wonderful way to build confidence, strengthen your bond, and work toward earning AKC Trick Dog titles while having a great time together.
Email to RSVP dogsplaytraining@gmail.com
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Saturday Class Lineup
9:30AM - Magnolia Park - Out and About
Basic Obedience
Drop-In Class (please RSVP via email)
Location: Magnolia Park/One Love Cafe
Address:4989 Northwest 40th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
Join our Basic Obedience Class to teach your dog essential skills like sit, stay, come, and leash manners in a fun, positive, and structured environment. Perfect for dogs of all ages, this class strengthens communication, builds trust, and sets the foundation for a well-behaved companion.
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1:30PM - General Obedience Class *Note Time Change*
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Must be signed up for this class.
This is NOT a drop-in class.
Any dog that loves to play and enjoys playing. Not suitable for reactive dogs or rough players. Perfect step up from puppy class or use as a puppy class. Can work on puppy STAR first and then CGC. Dogs of all levels welcome just must love dogs and people
3:30PM - Rally
Location: Dog's Play Campus
Must be signed up for this class.
This is NOT a drop-in class.
In our AKC Rally Class, you and your dog will learn to navigate a course of signs that include cues like sits, turns, stays, and heeling with precision and teamwork. It’s perfect for dogs who have an obedience foundation and are ready for a new challenge.
Reminder: Bring a water dish and water to all classes for your canine, wear closed toed shoes, and bring treats!
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Would you like to help our Dog's Play Family this holiday season?
Check out the list of items requested by our Kennel Staff and their family members.
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Medium Shirts
Medium Basketball Shorts
Size 10 Mens Shoes | Travis
12 months Shirts
12 months Pants
US Size 1 Shoes | | Lucius
Medium Shirts
Basketball Shorts 8T
Size 8 Kids Shoes | Jayce
2X Tshirts
XL Basketball Shorts
11.5 Mens Shoes | | Amazon Gift Cards Always Welcomed! |
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Just a reminder about weather and classes!
If you miss your class during the week due to rain, heat, etc., you're always welcomed at our Saturday 9:30AM - Out and About Class at Magnolia Park!
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Foster, Adopt, or Visit with a new Friend Today!
Check out some of our amazing companions below!
We'd love to offer FREE group lessons for your own canine companion if you adopt or foster one of ours!
We also provide lessons for our foster or adopted canines too!
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Featuring....Murphy!
🐾 Meet Murphy – Our Dashing Dalmatian on a Mission!
Looking for a loyal sidekick with energy to spare? Meet Murphy, the longest adoptable resident at Dog’s Play — and possibly the most undercover agent in town. 🕵️♂️💥
That’s right — Murphy isn’t just any high-drive Dalmatian. He’s a super-secret spy dog, dedicated to protecting his humans, sniffing out danger (or snacks), and patrolling the backyard like it's a top-level mission. 🤫 (But you didn’t hear that from us!)
Murphy thrives with a confident, active handler who:
🐶 Loves going for daily walks and adventures
🏡 Has room for him to run and burn off that Dalmatian energy
💙 Wants to be loved fiercely and loyally by a devoted dog owner. No children, no other animals around, please.
He’s been waiting patiently for his special someone — maybe it’s you? If you’re not quite ready to adopt, Murphy would also love a foster home where he can stretch his legs and show off his secret agent skills.
💌 Ready to meet this one-of-a-kind pup? Email us at Dog’s Play today to learn more about fostering or adopting Murphy.
Let’s get Murphy his forever home!
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Tucker is a snuggly, sweet pup who just needs a chance. Tucker may take a little time to warm up, but once he knows you, he’s a total sweetheart who’ll stick by your side through thick and thin.
✨ About Tucker:
🐶 Age: 3 years or younger
🧠 Knows all his basic commands
🚶♂️ Loves toys and going on walks with his favorite human
🏡 Crate trained and potty trained
💞 Cuddly, loyal, and affectionate once he trusts you
🚫 Best in a home with no cats or small children
Tucker can be nervous around new people, but with patience and kindness, he blossoms into a loving, playful companion. He’s looking for a calm, consistent home where he can feel safe and loved.
📩 Email us to meet Tucker — let’s find him the home he deserves!
Please continue to share the GoFundMe link, donate, and share Tucker's story so we can find him a home! GoFundMe Link:
Help us support Tucker's stay at Dog's Play!
Check out our GO FUND ME LINK HERE!
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~ WEATHER REMINDER ~
Conditions that may impact classes include:
- Classes held outside when the temperature is below 40 degrees.
- Pouring Rain
- Lightning
- Flooding
- Severe wind
- Thick smoke
- Temperatures above 90°
Please reach out via text if you think your class or your consultation may be canceled. Text (772) 631-0160
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