Turn your good dog into your best pub buddy.
Your dog knows the basics. Now it’s time to master real-world manners in one of the most fun and distracting environments out there — an actual pub. Grab a beer, enjoy the food, and let your dog learn how to hang.
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Pubs, restaurants, and cafes are more dog-friendly than ever.
That’s great news — until you’re trying to relax and your dog is laser focused on the nachos at the next table, or lunging to greet every passing person.
This and more can make these outings anything but relaxed for us, our dogs, and the cafe staff. As we like to say, the only “chaser” we want comes with a beverage.
If we want to enjoy these fun but distracting environments with our dogs, we need to teach them how to do that successfully.
What “pub manners” actually looks like.
Real dogs. Real patios. Real distractions — handled.
This is a class where your dog learns to chill — not just train.
Six real-world skills. One relaxed afternoon.
Tonya distills complex pub and cafe manners into bite-sized component behaviors and builds them into practical sequences through effective, positive training.
Settle under the table
Truly relaxed — not just waiting for you to look away. Your dog learns to chill through the whole meal.
Calm greetings
Polite hellos when strangers (and their dogs) walk by. No lunging, no crying, no drama.
Polite ordering
Stay settled when you get up for another round. A trained behavior sequence that actually impresses the crowd.
Leash walking through chaos
Navigate tight spaces and high-traffic areas without spilling your beer. Teamwork walking at its finest.
Bomb-proof “leave it”
Dropped food. Other dogs. Kids running by. Your dog learns to let the unexpected happen without losing it.
Recover from startles
A glass breaks, someone cheers, your dog just… chills. Rapid recovery from startling sounds is a real-world superpower.
Everything you need to know in one place.
More than just four Sundays.
The $149 gets you into the class — but it also gets you into the community. Here’s everything you’ll have access to the moment you enroll.
Four one-hour sessions
Live, in-person training every Sunday for four consecutive weeks. Real practice in a real pub environment.
Private student Facebook group Community
A private group just for Pub Manners students, already set up and ready for you. Every week’s training instructions and homework live here — plus a community of other owners going through it with you.
Written training instructions
Step-by-step homework for each week’s skills, posted in the group. You always know exactly what to practice between classes.
Between-class support
Stuck on something at home? Post in the group and get answers. No waiting until next Sunday to troubleshoot.
Pub Manners is an intermediate class.
We’re building on foundations your dog already has. Here’s how to tell if this is the right time.
This class is for you if…
Your dog is comfortable around people and other dogs, and you’re ready to level up in the real world.
- Takes treats in the presence of other dogs and people
- Knows sit and down on cue
- Has basic leash walking skills
- Is comfortable around other dogs and people (not reactive)
- Has some experience settling on a mat at home
This class may not be right if…
If any of these describe your dog, starting here would set you both up for frustration. We have better paths forward.
- Your dog is reactive (barking, lunging, growling at dogs or people)
- Your dog hasn’t yet learned basic obedience at home
- Your dog is highly fearful in new environments
- You’re currently too busy to practice at home between classes
Six spots. Four weeks. Book yours.
Ready to give your dog a proper pub afternoon? Fill out the form below and we’ll send you enrollment confirmation, Facebook group access, plus a quick intake to make sure your dog is set up for success.
Not quite sure if your dog is ready? Review the fit check above.
Hosted at Intracoastal Brewing Company.
One of Melbourne’s favorite craft breweries with a spacious, dog-friendly outdoor patio — the ideal real-world training environment. Open tables, passing foot traffic, dropped french fries, and all the delicious chaos that makes for excellent practice.
Craft beer on tap
Grab a beer before class, sip one during, or hang around after. Your call.
Food on-site
Intracoastal’s kitchen is open. Eat during class if you want — your dog is about to be working on “leave it” anyway.
Open-air patio
Shade, breeze, and plenty of space. Real-world distractions without overwhelm.
Come hungry, come thirsty, come early — and stay as long as you like. The patio’s yours.
Intracoastal Brewing Co. · Melbourne, FLThings people ask before signing up.
What’s the private Facebook group?
Can I eat and drink during class?
What if I miss a session?
What should I bring to class?
Can I bring my puppy?
What if it rains?
Can I bring friends or family to watch?
What’s the refund policy?
Your favorite patio is calling.
Four Sundays. Six dogs. One relaxed afternoon at a time — beer in hand, food on the table, your dog chilling beside you.
Class starts July 5, 2026 · Intracoastal Brewing Company · Melbourne, FL