The first three months of a puppy’s life are an unbelievably critical time for development. You’ll never reach that dog’s full potential when this door closes. The Puppy 1 course is designed specifically to address this period constructively. We’ll build great social skills, bite inhibition, and a fearless, can-do attitude.
This group class’s unique, off-leash structure will build on this solid foundation and help you create the perfect puppy…which will become the perfect dog! By using play as a reward for constant training interludes, we are able to keep your puppy engaged and learning the entire time.
You will learn how to manage your puppy’s space and important training strategies to build super manners. You’ll be able to use food as a training tool, not a bribe. We’ll teach you how to use games and toys as rewards and training opportunities. Plus, you’ll bond with your little pup in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Puppy Class 1 is the first step to the pride and confidence every dog owner deserves!
Benefits
- Bite Inhibition training so you can cultivate a safe, soft mouth
- Manners and functional socialization so you have a confident, stable pup
- Improve your communication, attention, motivation, and focus so your pup listens and learns
- Learn basic obedience—including Loose Leash Walking—so your pup is as good of a citizen as they can be
- Practice handling and care skills so your pup is good at the vet and groomer
✓ INCLUDED: our eBook, “Potty Training Decoded,” outlines a comprehensive watertight housebreaking regimen (pun intended!)
✓ You’ll also get the “Puppy Principles” eBook, a thorough class text that spells out everything we’ll study, including step-by-step templates for behaviors, socialization checklists, and more!
✓ You’ll also get weekly email notes with video lessons to keep you on track!
Need to know:
This is a group class for puppies 10-18 weeks of age at the start date of class. If your puppy is older than 18 weeks when class starts, Basic Class or Private Training are the appropriate alternatives.
The fee is $160, including sales tax
The class fee includes six consecutive weekly sessions, the “Potty Training Decoded” eBook, the “Puppy Principles” e-textbook, and weekly email notes with video lessons.
Each session is approximately 50 minutes, and will meet on the same day and time each week unless a break is mentioned. A minimum of 3 puppies is required to run a class.
Classes are held at our training studio at 62 Main St, Big Flats, New York.
Vaccines: First two rounds of DHLPP or DHPP. The second round must have been administered after 8 weeks of age, but preferably 7 days prior to the first session of class. Rabies is not required.
If your vet advises you to wait until all three vaccines are given, please print this letter from Dr. R.K. Anderson, DVM, Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Show it to them and help educate veterinarians on the importance of early puppy socialization!
