Puppy Programs

Start YOUR Puppy Off On The Right Paw

Puppies Unleashed (Socialization)

Ages: 9 weeks- 16 weeks (at the start of the session)

These puppy classes will be focused on socialization and handler engagement; Combining play with training for a well rounded early experience.

PLAY: At a young age, puppies are learning important social and play skills, so they need time to play with other dogs. Interacting with a variety of breeds, ages and sizes provides them with the opportunity to acquire solid bite inhibition and develop soft mouths. Small dogs need to develop confidence and learn how to act around larger and more active dogs, and larger, more active dogs must learn to be gentle around smaller and less active dogs. Sessions with only large and active dogs produce over-the-top play styles and dogs that are likely to annoy or bully other dogs in the real world. Owners will learn about appropriate play, play styles, body language and how to help mediate positive interactions.

ENGAGEMENT: Integrating frequent training interludes into play sessions is essential for owners to learn how to get their puppies to pay attention at times when they are distracted and excited. Learning how to calm and re-focus out-of-control puppies is a major reason why owners attend puppy classes. Calming and engaging energized puppies cannot be taught if training is restricted to a controlled on leash training session. Real life training must always be integrated into dog-dog play and all other enjoyable doggy activities, for example when playing fetch, or when walking your dog.

SOCIALIZATION: True socialization is more than just dog-dog play, it should include positive experiences with other people, places, sights, sounds, objects, textures, and handling. Presenting new experiences and stimuli with positive reinforcement techniques helps to build a solid foundation of confidence in your pup which they will carry with them into adulthood. Puppies Unleashed is a safe, positive environment for your pup to have these valuable experiences.

TRAINING: Since young pups have a limited window of time during their development to establish a positive world view, our primary focus is socialization, However, introducing some basic life skills through training games can be a great way to build engagement and set up a foundation for later training. Making training fun is more important than perfection as our puppies are also forming their relationship with their owners at this time; Puppies Unleashed will provide you with the first steps towards building a great relationship through training!

  • 7 week session. Classes meet for 1 hour weekly.

  • $200/7 weeks

  • Puppies must be between 9-16 weeks at the start of their session.

Puppy Preschool

Ages 4-10 months

Puppy Preschool provides an opportunity for puppies to learn vital socialization and communication skills while receiving an introduction to important basic life skills. Further enhance the bond with your puppy with training games and new challenges designed to foster confidence and good choices. These early life experiences will build a solid foundation for your puppy’s development into an adult dog.

Puppy Class Curriculum

  • Socialization with people, dogs, novel objects

  • Introduction to Basic Obedience skills

  • Confidence building through exploration

  • Body awareness exercises

  • Training games!

Puppy class will also cover the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy test items, the first step in the AKC CGC program. Students will be eligible to submit their completed test forms at completion of the class for their puppies first official title!

  • 6 week session. Classes meet for 1 hour weekly.

  • $170/6 weeks

  • Intended for puppies ages 4-10 months at the start of the session. Puppies must be 1 year and under to earn their AKC STAR Puppy title, so the class must be completed before their first birthday. Puppies Unleashed is not required but is recommended prior to Puppy Preschool.

Puppy Training Package

Ages 10 weeks-10 months

What better way to set your puppy up for success than providing them with positive experiences at an early age. Our Puppy Training Package starts your pup off in Puppies Unleashed, a program designed with socialization in mind. Learn to engage your puppy even in the most distracting situation - play!

Upon completion of Puppies Unleashed, your pup is ready to start Puppy Pre-school! While puppies will have the continued opportunity for socialization, we will also introduce and practice more basic skills. Classes will also address the skills on the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy test and puppies will be eligible to submit their titles after graduation.

Our puppy package combines two great classes at a discounted price! Graduates of our puppy training program will also receive a discount on their first class registration following their graduation.

To register for the Puppy Package, select Puppies Unleashed and choose the ADD ON for Puppy Preschool. This will automatically register you for both of these valuable puppy classes at a discounted rate!

  • 7 week Puppies Unleashed + 6 week Puppy Preschool, classes meet weekly for 1 hour

  • $340/13 weeks

  • Intended for puppies ages 10 weeks - 10 months. See individual class information for more details regarding age requirements for registration.

Puppy Jumpstart (Agility)

Puppies Introduction to Agility

Puppy Jumpstart provides puppies ages 9 months and younger with an introduction to the sport of dog Agility. Puppies will be introduced to age appropriate exercises and skills in preparation for entering Agility Foundations classes.

  • Body Awareness

  • Confidence Building

  • Handler Engagement

  • Foundation Sport Skills

  • Strength and Coordination

  • 8 week session. Classes meet for 1 hour weekly.

  • $180/8 weeks

  • Intended for ages 5-9 months. Must have completed Puppies Unleashed or Puppy Preschool prior to attending.