Bad Dog Basics

01/12/2024

January is National Train Your Dog Month! Whether you just adopted a dog, are looking for a way to bond with your dog, or need another outlet to challenge their noggin, look no further! We are highlighting some of our training partners this month, starting with Bad Dog Basics! Melissa offers group classes at SOS retail including ESSENTIAL DOG. This is NOT your average obedience class! In this class series, learn how to effectively communicate with your pup, build usable skills, and tackle common problems in a super fun environment. For dates and times, visit https://www.sosretailri.com/content/other/training/ .

12/27/2023

Start the new year off right but getting your pup signed up for an AWESOME training class!

The Essential Dog training class hosted by Bad Dog Basics starts up soon with the following upcoming sessions:

Sundays, 1/7 through 2/4 at 11am

Fridays, 1/12 through 2/9 at 6pm

Sundays, 2/25 through 3/24 at 11am

Fridays, 2/23 through 3/22 at 6pm

In this class series, learn how to effectively communicate with your pup, build useable skills, and tackle common problems in a super fun environment. This is NOT your average obedience class! This is a five (5) session consecutive week class with an orientation and bonus videos. No previous training required, but participating dogs must be at least 4 months old and up to date on all core vaccinations. This class is limited to five (5) registrants.

Classes are held at the store located at 577 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, RI. To register, call us at 401-360-2258, email [email protected] or stop by the store!

11/07/2023

There's a few spots left!

We have a few spots left for the Bad Dog Basics Essential Dog training class starting this Friday, November 10th at 6pm and running for 5 consecutive weeks!

In this class series, learn how to effectively communicate with your pup, build useable skills, and tackle common problems in a super fun environment. This is NOT your average obedience class! This is a five (5) session consecutive week class with an orientation and bonus videos. No previous training required, but participating dogs must be at least 4 months old and up to date on all core vaccinations. This class is limited to five (5) registrants.

Classes are held at the store located at 577 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, RI. To register, call us at 401-360-2258, email [email protected] or stop by the store!

07/04/2023

You'll be able to catch me on Channel 10 news with Art this evening between 5 and 6! I'll be talking about dogs and fireworks!

03/10/2023

Delicious treat for the Duffy! From SOS retail of course

11/26/2022

Just a reminder? Pets make terrible presents.

11/02/2022

Available classes!

Have you signed you and your pup ip for a class with yet? We’ve got a few more class series this year and it’s the perfect time to brush up on some skills and learn some new tricks.

We have only a few spaces left for the following classes:

🐾 Essential Dog - In this class series, learn how to effectively communicate with your pup, build useable skills, and tackle common problems in a super fun environment. This is NOT your average obedience class!

Sundays, 11/20 - 12/18, 12:30 pm

🐾 Exceptional Dog - In this advanced class series, you'll take the foundation of learning from the Essential Dog and build your dog into an Exceptional one!

Fridays, 11/11 - 12/9, 6pm

Call 401-360-2258, email [email protected] or stop by the store in Wakefield, RI to register!

08/20/2022

Handsome Hunter on a school day to work on his feelings about other dogs!

07/31/2022

Happy National Mutt Day!

05/18/2022

It's basically summer now, which means you need to start noise prepping for fireworks for your dog! 🎆🎇
Not sure where to start? Drop me a line!

05/08/2022

Happy mothers day!

04/26/2022

Check out my classes at SOS reTail in Wakefield!

Does your pup need a little tuning up!? Check out our schedule of training classes with Bad Dog Basics through the fall!

Stop by the store or give us a call at (401) 360-2258 to reserve your spot, these classes fill up fast!

04/13/2022

Marcy is currently working on duration for her "place" behavior 😊

03/17/2022

The dog driving you absolutely nuts?? Grab a few toilet paper rolls, toss a few yummy treats in each one and fold up the ends... Then let your furry terror have at it!

03/07/2022

Super fun class!

Join Bad Dog Basics on Sunday, March 13 at 12:30 pm for Sniffy Dog! 🐽

Scent work is not only an AMAZING workout for your dog's brain, but can build independence, confidence, and can with separation anxiety and leash reactivity!

Dogs must be comfortable being crated or hanging outside with their owner, as each dog has an individual turn. This is a two-session consecutive week class - limited to 4 registrants and tuition is $100 plus tax.

Stop in the store or give us a call at (401) 360-2258 to reserve your spot.

Happy sniffing! 🐾