Welcome to SkyDance Pet Lodge Group Classes
Innovative Group Classes Designed for Every Dog
Our team redefines group training with a revolutionary approach combining personalized coaching, structured learning and flexible attendance. Unlike traditional programs, our classes adapt to you and your dog for productive, engaging and results-driven classes.
We offer two distinct training paths: the HIVE Class Membership, an industry-first program providing ongoing, customized training in a dynamic group setting and our Core Curriculum Classes, structured six-week courses building skills at every stage.
SkyDance Pet Lodge – Dousman
W367 S5519 State Road 67
Dousman, WI 53118
SkyDance Pet Lodge – New Berlin
16701 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
HIVE Class Membership: The Future of Group Training
The HIVE Membership is unlike any other group class training program, providing ongoing, personalized coaching in a dynamic group setting. This membership offers access to our HIVE Classes and gives you FREE access to all Core Curriculum Classes, giving you the ultimate flexibility to attend classes around your schedule. Each HIVE class is led by a certified trainer who adapts the curriculum to the dogs in attendance so advanced and beginner-level dogs are appropriately challenged. The program thrives on collective learning—while each dog receives individualized coaching, the group works together to advance as a whole, creating an unmatched synergy in training.
$250 per month for one dog or $350 per month for a household
Core Curriculum Classes: Structured Learning, Lasting Results
Our Core Curriculum Classes provide structured, six-week training paths designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. With small class sizes from certified trainers, each course provides the guidance needed to achieve real progress. Whether you're establishing a solid foundation, preparing for advanced certifications, or looking to enhance your dog’s confidence and abilities, our Core Curriculum Classes offer a clear path to success. Core classes are available for independent enrollment or are included FREE with a HIVE Membership, giving you the flexibility to train in a way tailored to your goals.
S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Give your puppy the best possible start with our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. This six-week class builds a strong foundation in essential obedience skills like leash walking, coming when called, sit and down while providing crucial early socialization. Designed for puppies up to one year old, this program helps shape well-adjusted, confident dogs while offering guidance for new owners. Puppies and owners who complete the class and meet the training and caretaking requirements will earn the AKC STAR Puppy certification, setting the stage for a lifetime of good behavior.
Saturdays | 2:00 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 28th | Week 4: March 21st |
| Week 2: March 7th | Week 5: March 28th |
| Week 3: March 14th | Week 6: April 4th |
CGCA Prep Program
This course is designed to take your skills to the next level by building upon your previous training. Our focus will be on refining these behaviors by strengthening what is known as the 3 D's: Duration, Distance, and Distraction. Throughout the CGCA Prep course, we will delve deeper into these core elements, providing a comprehensive approach to training. To enroll in this advanced course, participants must have previously earned a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title or receive approval from one of our experienced trainers. The CGC title ensures a baseline level of obedience and socialization, creating a suitable foundation for CGCA Prep Program.
Tuesdays | 5:30 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 24th | Week 4: March 17th |
| Week 2: March 3rd | Week 5: March 24th |
| Week 3: March 10th | Week 6: March 31st |
CGC Prep Course
Our CGC Prep Course lays the groundwork for a well-mannered, confident dog and prepares participants who wish to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test in the future. This program focuses on essential obedience skills like appropriate greetings, dog-to-dog interactions, sit, down, stay and loose-leash walking so your dog is prepared for real-world situations and public outings. It’s also an excellent stepping stone for those interested in therapy dog certification. Open to all experience levels, this course is customized to each dog’s individual progress.
Saturdays | 11:45 am | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 28th | Week 4: March 21st |
| Week 2: March 7th | Week 5: March 28th |
| Week 3: March 14th | Week 6: April 4th |
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm | Dousman
| Week 1: February 25th | Week 4: March 18th |
| Week 2: March 4th | Week 5: March 25th |
| Week 3: March 11th | Week 6: April 1st |
CGC Urban Prep Program
Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU) test with our six-week class designed to build confidence and reliability in real-world environments. This course goes beyond basic obedience, focusing on advanced skills like maintaining composure around traffic, crowds, loud noises and city distractions. Training takes place in real-world locations within 10 miles of SkyDance, including Brookfield Corners, local parks, patios and downtown Waukesha, exposing your dog to a variety of urban environments.
Saturdays | 1:00 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 28th | Week 4: March 21st |
| Week 2: March 7th | Week 5: March 28th |
| Week 3: March 14th | Week 6: April 4th |
Cooperative Care Foundations Course
Make grooming, vet visits and routine handling stress-free with our Cooperative Care Foundations Course. Using positive reinforcement and consent-based training, this six-week class helps dogs become comfortable with brushing, nail trims, ear checks and medical exams. You’ll learn techniques to reduce stress, build trust and make everyday care a positive experience. Whether your dog is nervous about handling or you want to prevent future struggles, this class sets the stage for a lifetime of cooperative, worry-free care.
Saturdays | 9:15 am | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 28th | Week 4: March 21st |
| Week 2: March 7th | Week 5: March 28th |
| Week 3: March 14th | Week 6: April 4th |
Mondays | 6:00 pm | Dousman
| Week 1: February 23rd | Week 4: March 16th |
| Week 2: March 2nd | Week 5: March 23rd |
| Week 3: March 9th | Week 6: March 30th |
Nosework Foundations Course
Explore the fascinating world of scent with our introductory Nosework Foundations Course. Designed to harness your dog’s extraordinary sense of smell, this class helps you understand and develop your dog’s natural abilities. You’ll learn to introduce your dog to various scents and develop their searching skills, leading to increased confidence and a deeper bond. Watch your dog’s instincts come to life through engaging scent challenges.
THURSdays | 4:00 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 26th | Week 4: March 19th |
| Week 2: March 5th | Week 5: March 26th |
| Week 3: March 12th | Week 6: April 2nd |
MOndays | 3:00 pm | Dousman
| Week 1: February 23rd | Week 4: March 16th |
| Week 2: March 2nd | Week 5: March 23rd |
| Week 3: March 9th | Week 6: March 30th |
AKC Trick Dog Prep
Enrich your dog’s body and mind with our Trick Dog training class. Perfect for those aimed at earning an AKC Novice or Intermediate Trick Dog title. This fun and engaging class is perfect for dogs at all skill levels, offering a supportive environment to learn and master tricks. If your dog already has the CGC title, you're halfway to the novice title! Whether preparing for a title or simply enriching your dog's life with fun activities, this class will transform your dog into a trick-performing superstar.
Mondays | 4:30 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 23rd | Week 4: March 16th |
| Week 2: March 2nd | Week 5: March 23rd |
| Week 3: March 9th | Week 6: March 30th |
Fit Dog Club: The Dog Gym
The Dog Gym is the first unit in our rotating Fit Dog Program and serves as a structured 6-week introduction to canine fitness. This class gives your dog a fun and engaging way to stay active, build skills, and burn energy safely indoors. This course focuses on strength, balance, and overall conditioning while helping dogs build confidence in a controlled environment. Using our FitPaws equipment and guided treadmill sessions, dogs work on core stability, improved body awareness, and healthy movement patterns that support long-term joint health. Every exercise is tailored to each dog’s age, ability, and fitness level so they can progress comfortably and successfully.
Mondays | 7:00 Am | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 23rd | Week 4: March 16th |
| Week 2: March 2nd | Week 5: March 23rd |
| Week 3: March 9th | Week 6: March 30th |
Advanced Nose work
Continue exploring the world of nose work with our Advanced Nose work Class, designed for dogs who have completed our Nose work Foundations Course. This 6-week class expands your dog’s natural talent for scent detection and strengthens the teamwork between you and your pup. In this course, you will build on foundational searching skills and introduce more challenging searches. Dogs will work with all three odors and continue developing the confidence, problem-solving ability, and focus they began building in the foundations class. This class can be personalized to each dogs skillset and is a great fit for any dog who enjoyed learning nose work foundations.
Tuesdays | 4:00 pm | New Berlin
| Week 1: February 24th | Week 4: March 17th |
| Week 2: March 3rd | Week 5: March 24th |
| Week 3: March 10th | Week 6: March 31st |
Advanced Cooperative Care
Take your teamwork to the next level with our Advanced Cooperative Care Class. Designed for graduates of our Cooperative Care Foundations Course. This 6-week program deepens your dog’s ability to confidently participate in their own care. In this class, you will work on more complex skills that support grooming, veterinary visits, and at-home routines. Our trainers will guide you and your dog through advanced desensitization and participation behaviors. You’ll learn how to strengthen your dog’s choice-based communication and build resilience for real-world care scenarios. We will also tailor exercises to your dog’s unique needs, helping you turn stressful moments into calm, cooperative routines. By the end of the course, your dog will have the confidence to take a more active role in their care while you gain even more skills to support them with clarity and trust. This class is ideal for owners who want to continue to build off of the foundation course.
Mondays | 4:30 pm | Dousman
| Week 1: February 23rd | Week 4: March 16th |
| Week 2: March 2nd | Week 5: March 23rd |
| Week 3: March 9th | Week 6: March 30th |
