If your puppy is between
8 and 16 weeks of age AT THE START OF CLASS - then this class if for you!
You sign up and attend 6 consecutive weeks for $250.
Your puppies view of the world for the rest of his/her life is largely based upon what things they experience (or don't experience) during this time! Each class will focus on different important aspects of puppy socialization while incorporating basic training behaviors like sit, name, and come!
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior states:
"The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing over-stimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior.
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Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. Incomplete or improper socialization during this important time can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression. Behavioral problems are the greatest threat to the owner-dog bond. In fact, behavioral problems are the number one cause of relinquishment to shelters. Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age."
Many problem behaviors, fear-based behaviors, and nervousness seen in dogs later in life is a direct result of improper or
lack of socialization during the critical period.
Your puppies view of the world for the rest of his/her life is largely based upon what things they experience (or don't experience) during this time! Each class will focus on different important aspects of puppy socialization while incorporating basic training behaviors like sit, name, and come!
Things that will be gone over in this class include, but are not limited to:
- dealing with puppy mouthing/teething
- handling/desensitization exercises
- settle down exercises
- crate training and house training tips
- polite greetings - no jumping
- basic attention skills with and without distractions
- introduction to loose leash walking
- introduction to come when called
- setting puppy up for success by teaching calming behaviors
- appropriate puppy play - and lots of it,
- and confidence building with objects and obstacles, other puppies, and people.
With this Puppy Start Right Program, you and your pup can
join at any time! If your puppy is between
8 and 16 weeks of age - then this class if for you!
You sign up and attend 6 consecutive weeks for $250. Your puppy will then move to Puppy Kindergarten!
Requirements: Puppy must have at least one initial vaccination of distemper, parvo virus, and kennel cough, as well as de-worming treatment either with a local veterinarian or a breeder/rescue. Fecal test is also recommended - you can typically drop one off at your local veterinarian to get it tested! Please bring paperwork with you to the first class you and your puppy attend! Bring LOTS of SMALL, SOFT and YUMMY treats! They do not have to be big to be rewarding - recommend pea size treats!
Schedule: Sign up for your starting date and then attend for 6 consecutive classes
Cost: $250 for 6 consecutive classes
