Puppy Training

When your puppy comes home, it is important
to be prepared for many training opportunities ...


Puppy training basics during the first week the puppy is home is critical. It is obvious that you need certain physical items such as a dog bed or crate, food and water bowls, puppy chow, collar, leash, toys, etc. Equally as important, all family members must decide and agree on routine, responsibility and rules.

Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behaviors while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival.

For puppies 10 weeks to 5+ months old.
Certificate of completion earned.
Course length: about 8 weeks (classes are adapted to fit the needs of each pup).

Key topics include:
Introduction to simple cues, such as sit, come and stay
Basic manners (leave it, take it, etc)
Beginner Leash Training
Socialization with people and other dogs
Relationship-forming games
Problem prevention
Tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition

About our Classes
Our puppy classes are conducted one-on-one in your home so that you have direct access to the trainer to address specific problems and questions concerning your new pup. Group classes, while providing a great opportunity to socialize your pup with other dogs and people offer a false training environment. Just because the pup behaves in a classroom doesn't mean he will behave at home, dogs don't generalize when learning behavior. Your pup will spend 90% of its time with you in your home, shouldn't he learn to behave there first? We think so!

How Much?
Each class runs about an hour to and hour and half and runs about $25 per visit. That covers all the exercises planned for that day as well as any questions you have for the trainer. Remember for that allotted time that trainer is there to help you solve problems before they start so take advantage of the opportunity to ask them about specific problem areas.