Puppy Kindergarten
This class is for puppies 8 to 20 weeks of age on the first day of class. Instruction takes place in a happy, relaxed atmosphere, where the puppy is socialized and introduced to basic obedience skills. Your puppy is taught to come when called, sit, down, and walk on a loose leash. Common puppy problems are discussed.
There will be time for socialization with other puppies, when appropriate.
A 4 to 6 foot leather leash or lightweight leash is required for this class which you must bring.
Vaccination program (and de-worming) must be in progress.
- 1. Current positive dog training methods
- 2. How to improve your relationship with your puppy
- 3. Skills include:
1. Loose leash walking 2. Come when called, distraction recalls
3. Voluntary Eye contact and attention
4. Importance of Socialization, and learning what it actually entails
5. Sit on command
6. Down on command
7. Greeting dogs and people
8. Games and tricks, as time permits
Prerequisite: Your dog must be between 8 and 20 weeks of age on the first night of class and in the process of a vaccination program.
