Our Puppy classes are based on Dr. Jennifer Messer’s, DVM, “The Kinderpuppy Course”. We have also included AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy program. Evaluations will be given during the last class of Kinderpuppy II. All breeds of dogs, including mixed breeds, are welcome to participate in all of our classes.

Kinderpuppy I

This six-week class is for puppies between 8 and 18 weeks old (12 weeks old or younger on the first day of class). Consider purchasing a punch card for the continuation of this class in Kinderpuppy II.

In this class your puppy has the opportunity to socialize with other puppies and people. You will learn how to handle typical puppy training issues including:

• Socialization with other pups and people
  

• Puppy developmental stages
  

• Canine body language
  

• Sound desensitization/Spook proofing
  

• Chewing/Appropriate toys
  

• Preventing resource guarding
  

• Bite inhibition
  

• Housebreaking/Crate training
  

• Settle/Calming techniques
  

• Walking nice on a leash
  

• Attention work
  

• Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, and Come
  

• Off/Eliminating jumping up on people
  

• Give/Take it
  

Fee: $80 for 6-week classes or $130 for a punch card (two consecutive classes)    Fee includes handouts and homework sheets

Kinderpuppy I