This small group, puppy training class is reward-based and age appropriate for your 16 week to 6 month old puppy!
In this class you will learn solutions to behavior problems like nipping, chewing, and barking that are puppy-friendly. You will teach your puppy what you want him to chew, and how to get your attention without nipping or barking. We will also address proper greeting of dogs and people by your emerging adolescent.
During this first four-week Puppy Training Class we will socialize your puppy with people and other pups. Your puppy may be handled by your classmates. We will work on important obedience behaviors in the exciting environment of the classroom: SIT, DOWN and COME. And your pup will learn to walk nicely on LEASH so you can get him out for exercise!
If you choose to continue with the second four weeks of class, Teen Puppy, you will reinforce the lessons learned during the first weeks and add impulse control in exciting situations. New lessons include STAY and COME with distractions, plus it teaches your puppy to tolerate noises, odd surfaces, and handling for a veterinary exam.
When your puppy completes these two classes he may qualify for the American Kennel Club STAR Puppy certificate. This is a precursor to the AKC CGC evaluation for older dogs which is the gateway evaluation to training a therapy or service dog. A puppy that is an AKC STAR has been socialized, knows basic obedience, can walk nicely on leash to pass exciting distractions and has an owner that knows how to use the pup’s energy and keeps the pup safe with inoculations and identification. Learn more at www.akc.org.
This 4-week class is limited to 4 pups and their people. Each week we will meet at Front Range Natural Pet at 1125 West Drake Road, Fort Collins. The course tuition is $140.00 payable at registration.
Pups must 1) have lived with you for 2 weeks prior to the start of class and 2) be fully inoculated at least 14 days prior to the start of class.
Meeting dates and times : Tuesdays April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 at 530 PM