Good Start Puppy

August 8 – September 26, 2020 (No class September 5. Please note, if class does not fill the start date will be pushed back one week.)
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
(45 minute class)

Instructor: Lesley Gurule

This is a virtual class via Zoom. For more information on virtual classes click here.

For puppies up to 24 weeks of age at the start of class. This class combines training, socialization and most importantly, fun! We will discuss socialization during Covid-19 and introduce important manners and skills. We will also spend time on exercises to help prevent common behavior challenges.

We will discuss:

  • The importance of socialization at an early age
  • How dogs learn and an introduction to clicker training
  • How to identify friendly play with other dogs
  • Name recognition
  • Sit
  • Come
  • Confidence building
  • Jumping up
  • Leash walking
  • Resource guarding prevention
  • Body handling
  • Mouthing

The first class is for humans only.

Seven-week, 45 minute virtual class

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