Requirements
✢ Must be no younger than 17 weeks & no older than 11 mo. at the start of first class
✢ Must be in care of a veterinarian and be on current age appropriate vaccinations
✢ Must not have leash reactivity to other dogs and people
✢ Must complete Tween Pup Orientation class
✷ Private training offered for behavioral issues
Orientation
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✢ Orientations are offered weekly
✢ 40 minute orientation, Saturdays: 11:30 AM -12:10 PM
✢ Up to two people are allowed per dog
✷ Please read our Terms & Conditions before enrolling
Training Goals
Learn to improve on Young Pup basics or introduce basics to your older puppy. Help develop greater impulse control, solidify behavioral foundation, and prepare for Grown-up Pup.
✢ Socialization: Dogs & People
✢ Behavior Shaping: Focus on Recall • Loose Leash Walking • Leave It • Go to Mat
✢ Manners: Jumping • Biting • Chewing
✢ Distraction Skills: pups begin to learn how to focus & work in a group setting with an increased level of distraction
✢ Handling: practice handling exercises for
nail trimming • grooming • medical exams
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Course Info
5 weekly classes in this course. Open Enrollment course. No need to wait to start training your puppy, jump in at any time! Must complete Tween Pup Orientation class.
✢ Each class is 55 minutes, Wednesdays: 6 PM - 6:55 PM
✢ Course Total: $330
✷All training is Force Free-Positive Reinforcement Training
What to Bring
✢ Current vaccination records
✢ Training Clicker (free clicker provided at orientation)
✢ Semi-hungry, semi-tired, pottied pup
✢ Lots of high value bite size treats and treat bag
✢ Stuffed Kong or Bully Stick to chew on while instructor is talking
✢ Standard flat collar or a no-pull harness
✢ 5 or 6 foot standard leash
✢ Mat, towel, or small blanket
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