Puppy Training

For puppies 8 weeks to 4 months of age.
Private or Semi-Private classes are available.

You will learn the keys to having your puppy grow up to be a happy and confident dog - proper imprinting and socialization. We'll show you how to build a foundation of love, trust and respect that will carry through with your dog for the rest of his life.

A portion of each class will cover basic puppy problems such as: housebreaking, chewing, counter surfing, nipping, jumping and any other problems that are brought up by students.

We will start training your puppy with the commands that will be used in future classes as well. Your puppy will be introduced to: Here, Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Stand, and Loose Leash Walking. Through consistency and fair training methods your puppy will learn to happily respond to to your requests and will show a willingness to work with you.

All temperament types are welcome.

	Insecure, soft or shy puppies need encouragement and confidence building. We'll teach you how to help your puppy to trust you, and to develop confidence in you and in themselves.
	Harder and more outgoing puppies will be encouraged to develop to their full potential of being a confident, outgoing adult. Owners will be taught to handle their 'tough guys' with confidence, firmness and fairness. This ensures that their puppy understands their owner's role as the leader, and the puppy will grow up to be secure in your leadership and a happy companion.

Homework assignments and projects will be given at the end of each class and will be checked at the beginning of the next class. Students that follow our methods and do their homework will see a marked improvement in the bond that they have with their puppy, as well as great improvement in the dog's obedience and willingness to work for their owners.

Required Equipment:

	Flat, buckle type collar - either leather or nylon. No prong collars, or electric collars will be allowed in the class.
	Six or Eight foot long lead - leather or nylon. No flexi-leads will be allowed in the class.
	Thirty foot long Stepline and the Puppy Tug - will be explained in class.
	Proof of up to date vaccinations MUST be shown at first class or puppy will NOT be admitted to the class.

PLEASE NOTE:
While we are dog training professionals, it is not possible for us to be able to diagnose your dog's specific problems or
to formulate a training plan to work on these issues without seeing you and your dog for a personal evaluation.

The information provided in this website has proven helpful to many of our previous customers, but it is only being
provided here as general information, not as advice to correct any problems you may be having with your specific dog.

Please seek the advice of your veterinarian and/or a professional dog trainer before attempting any behavior modification
or training programs.

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All rights reserved. Revised: 09/16/05. For more information or inquiries, please contact dpknatz@optonline.net