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PuppyGarten

Puppy 1

Our PuppyGarten 1 is the pre-school for puppies. PuppyGarten 1 is specifically designed to provide your 8-14 week old puppy the enrichment and socialization he/she requires with other puppies. Enrichment means exposure to novel objects, noises, textures, sounds, etc. in combination with healthy play and introduction to learn basic behaviors.

 

PuppyGarten 1 prepares you and your puppy for the real world. Our focus is helping the puppy develop his/her brain to explore the new world with various activities such as playing in a ball pit, running through a tunnel, balancing on a wobble board and so much more. We will discuss the challenging puppy behaviors such as mouthing, jumping up, potty training and body handling. We use the least invasive and force-free training methods available to us to help create a safe environment for your puppy and to make training a lot of fun. 

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Official position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) regarding early socialization in puppies. 

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Behaviors we cover:​

  • manners: not jumping up, calming down, drop & leave it

  • specialty behaviors (veterinary handling, grooming, medical equipment, obstacles, house and crate training)

  • social skills (during play)

  • other typical puppy behaviors

  • for our shy dogs, growing confidence in a new environment

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Enroll when you get your puppy. We will ensure everything is covered in 5 classes. Each class is an individual class focusing on basic obedience and preparing your puppy for life. 

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Bring to class:

  • Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves

  • Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong

  • Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

  • 6ft leash (no retractable)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine 

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There are no make-up classes. 

Class duration: 50 minutes

5 weeks

Puppies age: 8 - 14 weeks

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NOTE: Please register for the class (PuppyGarten 1 or PuppyGarten 2) based on the age of your puppy at the time the class begins.

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COST: $275

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Dates and Times: 

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Wednesday, August 9 - September 6, 5PM - In Session

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Wednesday, September 13 - October 18, 5pm - No class October 4

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Puppy 2

Our PuppyGarten 2 is the Kindergarten for puppies. PuppyGarten 2 is specifically designed to provide your 15-20 week old puppy the enrichment and socialization he/she requires with other puppies. Enrichment means exposure to novel objects, noises, textures, sounds, etc. in combination with healthy play and learning basic behaviors

 

PuppyGarten 2 provides you and your puppy either a continuation of what they have learned in PuppyGarten 1 or it will be an introduction to the real world. Our focus is socialization and manners. We will discuss the challenging puppy behaviors such as mouthing, jumping up, potty training and body handling. We use the least invasive and force-free training methods available to us to help create a safe environment for your puppy and to make training a lot of fun. PuppyGarten 2 focuses more on basic obedience.

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Prerequisites: Puppy 1 but not necessary

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Official position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) regarding early socialization in puppies. 

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Behaviors we will cover:

  • sit, down, stay, recall

  • manners: not jumping up, calming down, drop & leave it

  • specialty behaviors (veterinary handling, grooming, medical equipment, obstacles, house and crate training)

  • social skills (during play)

  • other typical puppy behaviors

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Shy puppies older than 14 weeks please contact us first. Thank you!

 

Bring to class:

  • Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves

  • Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong

  • Mat (such as a bathmat)

  • Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

  • 6ft leash (no retractable)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine 

 

There are no make-up classes. 

Class duration: 50 minutes

5 weeks

​Puppies age: 15-20 weeks

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NOTE: Please register for the class (PuppyGarten 1 or PuppyGarten 2) based on the age of your puppy at the time the class begins.

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COST: $275

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Dates and Times:

 

Wednesday, September 13 - October 18, 5pm - No class October 4 (COMBO Puppy 1/2 Course - See above)

Saturday, September 30 - October 28, 11 am

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Saturday, August 12 - September 9, 11am. No class September 2. (4 week class: $220) - In Session

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