Good Start Puppy 2
August 17 – October 12, 2024
Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Please read the Richmond SPCA Training Class COVID-19 Policies before attending your first class.
Instructor: Jacob Burnheimer
For puppies 16-24 weeks of age at the start of class. Getting your puppy started on the right track is very important. Good Start Puppy combines socialization, problem prevention, an introduction to training, and most importantly, fun! Your puppy can start learning anything at this age, but you have a short window to help mold how he or she will see the world as an adult.
We will concentrate on socialization with people and other dogs while introducing foundational manners and skills. We will also spend time on exercises to help prevent common behavior challenges. Lots of playtime with other puppies is included, and your dog may make life-long friends!
We will discuss:
- The importance of socialization at an early age
- How to identify friendly play with other dogs
- Come
- Confidence building
- Jumping up
- Leash walking
- Resource guarding prevention
- Body handling
- Mouthing
All puppies must be 16-24 weeks of age at the start of class and current on vaccinations.
All classes are with dogs.
Seven-session, one-hour class in Smoky’s Training Center, Richmond, VA. $150.
Training Classes Waiver:
By registering for training classes with the Richmond SPCA, I hereby waive, release and discharge for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns any and all rights, liability, causes of action and claims that may now or hereafter accrue to me or which I may now or hereafter assert against the Richmond SPCA or the officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns of any of them for injury or illness and/or property damage that my dog may suffer or sustain as a result of his or her participation in Richmond SPCA animal training programs. I hereby assume all risks of any such injury, illness, or damage. I certify that my pet is physically fit to participate in Richmond SPCA animal training program activities.