GROUP PUPPY CLASSES
All classes are $180 for 6 weeks.
If you are experiencing behavioral issues like reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, or separation anxiety please reach out for private sessions.
Classes will start Tuesday, June 18th at my home in the Hilltop area of Virginia Beach and last 6 weeks. The address will be sent upon class registration. Please see class descriptions and times below! All dogs are required to show proof of age appropriate vaccinations (rabies, bordetella, distemper/parvo).
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Baby Puppy Manners–Ages 10 weeks to under 6 months
Perfect for new or first time dog owners! Skills covered include sit, down, come, loose leash walking/heel, basic implied stay, preventing resource guarding, and settling in place. Questions regarding house breaking, chewing, and preventing/fixing a jumping puppy will be addressed. We will also get the puppies used to gentle handling and grooming supplies (brushes, force dryer, grooming table, nail tools, ear cleaning, etc). Learn the proper tools to groom your pup’s specific coat type! Supervised off-leash playtime is offered at the end of each session.
5pm-5:55pm
Intermediate Puppy–Ages 6 months to under 1 year
Fine tuning what is learned in Basic Puppy, though the previous course is not required. Skills covered include sit, down, come, loose leash walking/heel, fine tuning implied stay, and settling in place. Puppies will learn how to follow directions in a distracting environment. Greater emphasis will be placed on respectful leash walking and handler engagement. Questions regarding house breaking, chewing, and preventing/fixing a jumping puppy will be addressed. Nutritional and grooming advice also offered! Supervised off-leash playtime is offered at the end of each session.
6pm-6:55pm
Advanced Puppy–Ages 1 year and over
This class focuses on building on previously learned commands. We will work on basic skills at a distance, as well as handler engagement and neutrality towards other humans and dogs. Advanced heel work patterns, distance recall, implied stay, group commands, and more. Dogs will learn public manners and etiquette such as sitting politely for petting, supervised separation, settling on command, and more. Supervised off-leash playtime is offered at the end of each session.
7pm-7:55pm
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