MCS Dog Training – Canine Academy Puppy Class

Designed for puppies between 3 to 9 months of age, this foundational course focuses on developing your dog to the same behavioral standards expected of service dogs. Our ultimate goal is to prepare each pup to succeed in the BARC Test (Balanced and Relaxed Canine Certification)—a unique 12-part evaluation based on real-world situations encountered in everyday life.

What makes the BARC Test challenging is that no commands or treats are used. The only verbal cue is at the final stage, when the handler drops the lead, walks 7 yards away, then turns, calls the dog’s name, and continues walking. The dog is expected to calmly recall and move into the heel position—at which point they are praised and the test is complete.

Throughout the course, your dog will learn to:

  • HEEL
  • SIT
  • DOWN
  • STAY
  • RECALL

—all without the use of commands or food-based rewards. Instead, the training builds trust, focus, and clear communication, resulting in a calm, confident dog you can rely on.

At the end of the three sessions, we’ll conduct a test to assess progress. If your dog doesn’t pass, you can either continue training with us or work independently and return to retest at no additional charge.

Course Fee: $599 for the initial 3-session package
Includes a $60 set of Immediate Correction & Traffic Leads.
Additional sessions: $399 each

Bonus: Each session includes supervised free-play time where owners learn to recognize healthy, natural canine social behavior.

Start Date: May 6th, 2025
Schedule: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Location: La Quinta Inn – 225 E Alsbury Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028

All breeds are welcome. There’s no better value in the industry for serious dog owners who want more than just basic obedience.

MCS Canine Academy Puppy Class

  • Hands down the best value in group training for your puppy. NO BS Pet Smart crap. After the first session you will be blown away. At the last session you can decide how far you want to go with your dog. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS.
  • Personal Information

  • This helps us get a better all around picture of your dog’s environment.
  • Dog Information

  • Tell us all about your dog. What do they do that you like, what do they do that you don’t like, what do you want them to do? Too much information is better than too little.
  • Whether yes or no please explain
  • It happens, do your best to explain the circumstances. If you answered yes, please make sure that prior to answering the door for us you have a Baskerville Muzzle on your dog. We will take it off as soon as it is appropriate. This keeps us and the dog safe. Failure to disclose a bite history will result in being kicked out of class. NO REFUNDS.
  • We know there are a lot of dog trainers out there, we are interested to know what made our clients choose us?
  • We are only two people; Lisa runs the office and George trains the dogs. If you submit your appointment and don’t hear anything within 12 hours (excluding weekends) call Lisa at 717-693-2085. Once Lisa gets a submission, she will e-mail you the offer of an appointment based on the day and time your requested. We do our best to communicate by e-mail so that nothing gets lost in translation. We are old and forget stuff.