PUPPY FOUNDATION
(5 Months & Under)
Prerequisites
• Puppies must have at least two rounds of vaccinations & parasite free
• If your puppy is younger than 12 weeks or does not meet the health policy, private lessons is the appropriate choice
• If your puppy is older than 18 weeks, Basic Manners is the appropriate class
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
Description
Topics covered during the six-week program include:
• Management strategies to prevent predictable problems
• House Training
• Socialization strategies to help your puppy grow
• Preparing puppy for handling and examinations
• Pre-empting behavior problems
• Puppy biting
• How to shape behavior
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
ADOLESCENT PUPPY
(Under 8 Months)
Prerequisites
• Cannot be older than 8 months of age on the first night of class
• Must be up to date on vaccinations
• If your puppy is older than 8 months of age or did not take the Young Puppy class, Basic Manners is the appropriate class
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
Description
Topics covered during the six-week program include:
• Engagement around distractions
• Impulse Control
• Basic Manners Commands
• Review strategies on handling non-compliance to commands
• Strategies and actions to handle any problem behaviors
• Prepare your puppy for advanced training
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
BASIC MANNERS
(8 Months & older)
Prerequisites
• If your dog cannot pass the temperament test, private lessons is the appropriate alternative
• Must be up to date on vaccinations per the health policy
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
Description
Topics covered during the six-week program include:
• Engagement around distractions
• Impulse Control
• Basic Manners Commands
• Review strategies on handling non-compliance to commands
• Strategies and actions to handle any problem behaviors
• Prepare your puppy for advanced training
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
(8 Months & Older)
Prerequisites
• Graduated from Adolescent Puppy or Basic Manners Program
• Must be up to date on vaccinations per the health policy
• If your puppy is older than 18 weeks, Basic Manners is the appropriate class
$170 for 6 weeks.
Must be paid in full in advance.
Description
Topics covered during the six-week program include:
• Allow a friendly stranger to approach you with your dog under control
• Accept handling by a veterinarian, groomer, etc.
• Walk politely on a leash around people and other dogs
• Sit & down on command and stay in that position
• Come reliably when called
• Always remain calm and confident when faced with common distracting situations
• Maintain good manners when left with a trusted person such dog walkers, house sitters, etc.