Life Skills group dog training classes
Because real life is more than sit and stay.
You think you want obedience…
But what you really want is a dog that listens when it matters.
A dog that can calmly greet guests instead of jumping all over them.
A dog that waits at the door instead of bolting into the street.
A dog that comes when called instead of chasing squirrels into traffic.
A dog you can actually enjoy living life with.
Our Life Skills Class teaches the basics like sit, down, stay, recall, and leash walking…
…but more importantly, it teaches the skills your dog actually needs to succeed in everyday life.
Training isn’t about creating a perfect robot dog.
It’s about creating communication, trust, confidence, and connection.
The truth?
Sit and stay won’t solve everything.
Most group classes focus on one thing:
walking in circles practicing obedience commands.
And sure…those behaviors matter.
But very few people stop to ask:
Why do I actually want my dog to know this?
Because the reality is…
most owners aren’t struggling because their dog can’t sit.
They’re struggling because:
their dog jumps on guests
drags them down the street
rushes out the door
ignores them outside
steals food off counters
can’t settle down
gets overwhelmed by the world around them
That’s why our Life Skills Class focuses on the foundation skills that actually make daily life easier.
Things like:
impulse control
problem solving
confidence
focus
emotional regulation
communication
learning how dogs actually think
Because once those things improve…
everything else gets easier too.
how the program works:
6-week group class
Weekly homework assignments
Earn badges along the way
10 minutes of daily practice
Supportive, judgment-free environment
After graduation, you can continue your journey through:
Urban Life Skills
Adventure Life Skills
Or both
Must be up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccines
Location: 550 Grant Ave Suite A in Junction City, KS
What’s Inside our
life skills dog training classes?
This class is for you if…
You’ve watched every TikTok trainer and still feel confused.
You’ve Googled so much advice that you don’t know who to trust anymore.
You feel embarrassed by your dog’s behavior in public.
You’re afraid your dog may accidentally hurt someone by jumping.
You feel overwhelmed and wonder if you’re doing something wrong.
You love your dog deeply… but life with them feels stressful right now.
You are not alone.
Most owners don’t need a “bad dog fixed.”
They need guidance, understanding, and a better way to communicate with the dog in front of them.
What You & Your dog Will Learn:
Over 6 weeks, your dog will build practical real-life skills that help them become calmer, safer, and easier to live with.
Your dog will learn:
Sit, Down, Stand
Recall (coming when called)
Loose leash walking
Stay, Place, and Wait
Nose targeting
Paw targeting
Impulse control
Relaxation skills
Focus around distractions
But more importantly…
YOU will learn:
how your dog thinks
how dogs actually learn
how to communicate clearly
how to help your dog feel successful
how to build connection instead of conflict
What you get:
6 Weekly Group classes
These structured sessions give you hands-on coaching and a predictable routine to build real skills in a supportive group setting so you’re not trying to figure it out on your own.
CGC Test, badge, & Ribbon
Celebrate your hard work with an AKC Certification and ribbon that proves your dog has learned focus, manners, and emotional control …and that you’ve done the work to support them.
Membership
to Canine revolution
Get access to exclusive training videos, bonus content, accountability, and live support to keep the momentum going between classes so you always know what to work on and how to do it.
Real Results from Real Dog Owners
“I highly recommend Common Scents Training. We approached Emily due to our dog’s reactive issues. Emily’s approach is straightforward and non-judgmental. Her training instructions were easy to understand and put into practice. She has a deep understanding of dog behavior and has helped us understand our dog better. Walks are getting easier and our dog’s confidence has grown. I only wish we had approached her sooner.”
Rebekah M.
“I’ve done some group classes with Emily and it’s been pretty life changing for us. Emily makes training fun and something to look forward to so I’m super happy to have this group as a resource!”
Takara H.
“We have the best trainer in Emily with Common Scents Dog Training. She is so gentle and at ease with Duke. It helps Duke and Mommy.”
Robbie L.
only $200
✔️ 6 weekly group classes
✔️ Access to the trainer in between sessions for help
✔️ Membership to Canine Revolution
✔️ Graduation Certificate and Ribbon
Give your dog the right start - right now.
For just $200, you’ll get six weeks of small-group classes led by a certified trainer, hands on coaching, and socialization done the right way - calm, structured, and safe!
Frequently asked questions
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Common Scents Dog Trainers are Science-Based Dog trainers. Science-based trainers teach through effectively communicating with the dog in ways they comprehend. A variety of methods are used, including positive reinforcement, shaping, teaching by example, and more.
I do not use any techniques that are considered abuse and believe in LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive).
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I do recommend clicker training your dog because it is 50% faster than other methods. You’re busy! You need all the free time you can get.
If you’re not a fan of the clicker, that’s ok! You can still be successful with your dog. (I hated clickers when I first started training my dogs!)
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The word “positive” in the term “Positive Reinforcement” does not mean EMOTION.
It means ADDITION.
You are adding something to the situation to get a desired behavior to continue.
To ONLY use Positive Reinforcement means that you as a dog parent, has NEVER yelled at your dog.
That you NEVER say “no”.
That you NEVER turn around and walk away when your dog jumps on you.
All of those things are PUNISHMENTS.
Science tells us that dogs learn by reinforcement and punishments. It also tells us that dogs (and people) learn best with positive reinforcement. So that is where we start, and we adjust as-needed based on the dog’s needs.
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If your puppy is a little “barky” when meeting new people or dogs, it’s probably because they’re in a Fear Stage.
If you don’t know what a Fear Stage is, you DEFINITELY needs to be in our group classes so we can help you through them.
If your dog is too stressed or fearful during the class, we will ask you to take them home so that we don’t traumatize them for life. We will convert your classes into virtual classes or private sessions instead. -
Yup! And I’m a stickler about it.
Prior to the first day of class, I will need a photo of their vaccination records. If they’ve had the live Bordatella vaccine (nasal or oral), it will need to have been more than 9 days prior to the start of class.