Puppy Training - Ages 8 weeks to 20 weeks
Socialization * Training * Activity * Responsibility Join us to learn more about training and socializing young puppies.
Description
There is nothing better in this world than welcoming a new puppy to your home.
Join us to learn more about socializing and training very young puppies. These are the most critical weeks of your puppy's life.
Skills Taught:
- Puppy stages of development
- Socialization – how to socialize your young puppy so you will have a calm and confident adult dog
- How to teach your dog to sit for attention instead of jumping
- How to handle puppy teething, mouthing, and chewing
- Teaching self-control – when putting on a collar and during feeding time
- Basic cues including sit, name recognition, down and recall
- Early leash walking skills based on your dog’s desire to be near you
- How to teach your puppy to chew their toys and not your arms, kids, or shoes
- Using treats as a reward - soft mouth and healthy treats
- Healthy ways to play with your adorable puppy
- Settling
- Body language
End of Class Evaluation: You and your pup will be evaluated using the AKC Star Puppy test on week 6 of the class. If you would like to receive a certificate from AKC, additional fees to AKC will be required.
Click Here to learn more about the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Steps for Success
Additional resources about puppies will be provided with your registration confirmation!
Prerequisites
Age of puppy on first day of class: 8 weeks to 20 weeks
We ask that your puppy be in your home for two full weeks before you begin classes with us.
Proof of age appropriate vaccinations required.
Please contact us if you have any questions!