Puppy Class is for puppies 6 months and younger. Puppies must have proof of vaccinations appropriate for their age, which would include two DHPP vaccines.

Puppy class is a non-formal class that covers more than sit, down, stay, but also encompasses socialization, building trust, confidence and building a positive connection to the handler with positive training methods that shape behaviors. Your puppy will learn all foundation exercises to move on to beginners class after puppy graduation.

Skills include:

  • Leash handling
  • Heeling
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Front and finish, both around and swing
  • Stand
  • Life saving recall
  • AKC Star Puppy Test taken on last week

 

Non formal skills:

  • Introduction to stimuli to help build confidence
  • Tunnel
  • Ladder
  • Cones with weaving
  • Obstacle agility course
  • Impulse control
  • Marker words and release words