For puppies 8 to 16 weeks old – currently a drop in class (pre-pay online or pay in person).
Dog Days’ Puppy Kindergarten classes are hands-down the best in the area! We’re dedicated to helping you train and socialize your puppy so that she or he grows up to be a well-adjusted, well-behaved, enjoyable and trustworthy adult dog.
You and your puppy will enjoy learning on-leash obedience skills training and appropriate social interaction with other puppies. Puppies learn the skills they need to meet your expectations. You learn early aggression prevention techniques and positive, effective training skills that will last a lifetime. Class topics include:
- Socialization and handling by people
- More socialization: new sights, sounds, objects & experiences
- House training guidelines
- Biting, mouthing, jumping, chewing
- what is socialization, and how to make it safe.
- Puppy obstacle courses
- Puppy-level obedience skills like pay attention, come when called, sit, down, settle and leash manners.
Our classes are a 6-week session with 7-8 teams per class to allow for social distancing.
Once your puppy is older than about 20 weeks, they are done with Kindergarten and ready for new classes and more learning. We recommend Companion 1 as the next class.
Puppies should be vaccinated according to your veterinarian and the AVMA guidelines for his age.
Are you worried about bringing your puppy out around other puppies at such a young age? Read what R.K. Anderson, DVM Diplomate ACVB and ACVPM, and inventor of the Gentle Leader, recommends to vets HERE.
Looking for help with housetraining? We like this book: “The Super Simple Guide to Housetraining”
Study: Do Puppy Classes Have an Effect on Later Dog Behavior?
This class will provide the option to get a Star Puppy Certificate