Puppy Path Social: Puppy Preschool Class
For puppies between 8-12 weeks (56-84 days) old on the first day of class
For puppies between 12-18 weeks of age, please sign up for Puppy Essentials.
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Getting a new puppy?
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Dog behavior problems and reactivity issues have reached a boiling point… BUT…
ALL of those issues can be avoided entirely by doing the right things in puppyhood!
That’s what we teach you and your puppy in our FUN Puppy Socials!
PRICE & DURATION: $150 for 4 weekly, 50-minute sessions
KITSAP COUNTY: Classes are conducted in-person in Seabeck, Washington (just 20 minutes from Silverdale and Bremerton)
Our Puppy Path Socials are:
OFF-LEASH: Better learning for your puppy and for you
SANITARY: We sanitize the area so it’s 100% SAFE to bring your young puppy
FREE FROM FORCE, PAIN, AND FEAR: We only use dog-friendly methods that are backed by science.
Our Puppy Socials are designed for puppies in the most critical period of development—perfect for puppies who haven’t gotten all of their shots yet!
Puppy Class Enrollment Includes:
- Personalized Instruction & Direct Communication With Our CCPDT-Certified Dog Trainer and Dog Behavior Problem Counselor (should you need it)
- Lifetime Access To Crucial Instructional Videos & Reading Materials for Your Puppy’s Development
- The Peace of Mind of Knowing Your Puppy Has Learned the Skills They Need For a Happy, Confident Life
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Puppy Preschool Class Curriculum
Curriculum (Week 1)
Week 1:
- Potty Training
- Puppy Biting
- Socialization
- Crate Training
- Preventing Separation Anxiety
Learning Objectives (Week 1)
Students learn:
- The quickest, most effective way to potty train a puppy;
- The correct way to deal with puppy biting so puppies grow up to be safe & gentle with their mouths;
- To properly & thoroughly socialize puppies with people to prevent predictable behavior problems later, like fears, reactivity, & aggression;
- To train puppies to enjoy being in a crate, play pen, or car;
- To prevent separation anxiety now, before it becomes a problem;
- To train puppies to listen, even when off-leash & surrounded by distractions…and have fun doing it!
Curriculum (Week 2)
Week 2:
- Handling & Calming Routines
- Preventing Resource Guarding
- Off Leash Obedience Training
Learning Objectives (Week 2)
Students learn:
- To teach puppies to enjoy being handled for easy vet exams and grooming;
- To prevent the development of resource guarding behaviors in puppies (over food, toys, or any other valued objects);
- To train puppies to listen, even when off-leash & surrounded by distractions…and have fun doing it!
Curriculum (Week 3)
Week 3:
- Preventing Fear, Aggression, & Reactivity
- Preventing Destructive Chewing
- Preventing & Resolving Excessive Barking
- Off Leash Obedience Training
Learning Objectives (Week 3)
Students learn:
- To prevent the development of predictable fears, reactivity, and aggression that will arise during adolescence if not actively prevented in puppyhood;
- To prevent destructive chewing habits;
- To prevent and resolve excessive barking;
- To train puppies to listen, even when off-leash & surrounded by distractions…and have fun doing it!
Curriculum (Week 4)
Week 4:
- Manners
- Leash Walking
- Impulse Control
- Calming Hyperactivity
- Off Leash Obedience Training
Learning Objectives (Week 4)
Students learn:
- To teach puppies to respect people and have manners with people & other dogs;
- The easiest, most effective way to teach puppies not to pull on leash;
- To train puppies to have impulse control, even when surrounded by distractions;
- To instill calm over puppies, even when over-excited;
- To train puppies to listen, even when off-leash & surrounded by distractions…and have fun doing it!
Requirements for Puppy Preschool Class:
- Age: 8-12 weeks (56-84 days) old on the first day of class.
- Vaccination: For Puppy Preschool we require the first DHLPP or DHPP vaccine (specifically Distemper and Parvo) given at least 7 days prior to the first class. Proof of vaccination is required at the first class.
- Handlers: We require at least one adult per enrolled puppy. We encourage the whole family to attend the class together but if children are three years or younger, a second adult must be present.
- Carry your puppy into class: As a reminder, young puppies are not fully vaccinated yet. Therefore, as a precaution, we ask that you carry your puppy to class in your arms or in a tote bag/dog carrier and avoid walking through parks or on public walkways. We ask that you DO NOT allow your puppies to greet other puppies or dogs, fellow students or otherwise, outside of the classroom. This is the protocol for all In-Person Puppy Classes.
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