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 II / AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

This six-week class is for puppies who have completed Kinderpuppy I and are between 18 and 24 weeks old (18 weeks old or younger on the first day of class).

In this class your puppy will continue to have the opportunity to socialize with other puppies and people. You will learn how to put your dog training skills from Kinderpuppy I to practical use. This class includes:

• Socialization with other pups and people
  

• Controlling jumping and play biting
  

• Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, and Come without luring
  

• Give/Take it
  

• Distraction and proofing exercises
  

• Integrating obedience with life rewards
  

• Simple rules for the fun game of tug
  

• Teaching tricks
  

• Walking politely on a leash
  

• Sending to a ‘place’ (matt, bed, etc.) to settle
  

• Grooming (nail trimming, ear cleaning, brushing coat and teeth)
  

• Obedience games  
  

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluations

Fee: $80 for 6-week classes or $130 for a punch card (two consecutive classes) - Fee includes handouts, homework sheets, and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluations

Kinderpuppy II / AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy