Puppy Kindergarten

Class Description: Open Enrollment Puppy Training.

You just got a new puppy - now what? Well, unless you want a trail of shredded paper and chewed boots in his furry little wake, the next step is training. Puppy training and socialization are key to preventing behavior problems like fear and aggression in adult dogs. Our comprehensive and fun puppy kindergarten covers the basics like sit, down, leave it, and loose-lead walking. You’ll also learn how to develop one of the most important (and safe) skills a dog can have: a bulletproof recall, so your puppy always comes running at the sound of your voice. Puppy Kindergarten gives your puppy the best possible start in life, and we’ve added the convenience of open enrollment. You never have to wait for a class to open or new class cycle to begin.

How this class will benefit you at home:

  • Social puppies make for well-balanced adults - puppies do best when they are regularly exposed to other puppies and positive adults as they grow

  • You’ll learn how to gently encourage good behavior that will last a lifetime

  • Your buddy’s boundless energy will be harnessed into play and good behavior

  • Introduction to Sit, Down, leave it, loose leash walking, and come when called.

Who is this class for?

Puppies of all breeds, between ten and twenty weeks old at the start of class. If your puppy is older, check out our Focused Puppy Class.

What prerequisites does this class have?

All puppies must be current on vaccinations and have a negative fecal exam before the first class. Please bring a copy of your puppy’s records to the first class.

This class is $266.40 if you pay via credit card and discounted to $256 if you pay by cash or check. Payments by cash or check are accepted during your first class session. This includes the class fee and sales tax. Puppy Kindergarten tuition is for 6, 1-hour consecutive class sessions.

This class has ongoing enrollment. You register for a start date, and when you attend your first class we will register you for 6 consecutive classes on the same day/time. The class has a rotating curriculum and every class is at a different place in the rotation, so you can not attend on different days/times. If you are absent, you can take the class you miss the next time that we offer that lesson to schedule a 30 minute private make up class for $20 at the training school.