Early socialization and training are critical for a puppy’s social & emotional development.
Puppy classes start as early as 9 weeks and will help you get started on the new
lifelong
relationship.
Puppy I Class -
A course designed for puppies 9wks to 5mo of age. This is the ‘kindergarten’ of classes and will help set the foundation of communication with your new puppy.
The main focus is attention, manners and socialization so that the puppy can learn to focus among many distractions. This will become a great foundation for all other training as the puppy matures.
Lesson plans include:
- Loose Leash Walking
- Coming when called
- Leave It! - don't look/don't touch
- Settle - they learn to target to a designated settle spot and relax
- Wait
- Attention - a cue that means 'look at me'
- Sit - quick sit on cue and sitting for greeting
- Environment Enrichment - obstacles & introduction to environment challenges
- Recess! The group gets free play time to socialize and learn how to interact with other puppies
Students will be evaluated for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program as part of the curriculum.
Puppy Classes
Puppy II
This is a continuation class for Puppy I grads. This class builds on the foundation started and adds the basic obedience cues that are taught in the adult classes.
Lesson Plan Includes:
- Loose Leash Walking - building consistency with distractions
- Automatic Sit - sits when handler stops
- Sit & Down Stay
- Coming when called with more distractions
- Stand
- Proofing - controlled distractions to build reliability
- Environment Enrichment - obstacles & environment challenges
- Social Time-Proper socialization is the key to a well rounded dog.
Puppies are learning how to interact with their environment every waking moment so creating structured and positive experiences early on will give your puppy the foundation they need to last a lifetime!
