Congratulations on getting a puppy! You are about to embark on a fun and exciting journey filled with a lot of responsibilities. There is no other time than right now that you will have so much influence over how your puppy develops behaviourally and you will never get another chance to redo this time. According to Veterinary Behaviourists, your puppy's lack of exposure to people, dogs, places, sounds, etc. can be just as detrimental to them as having a bad experience. Exposing your puppy to the world around them, in a safe and positive way, is the single most important thing you can do to help prevent behaviour problems from developing. People don't relinquish their dogs because they won't sit or stay, many dogs are given up because of behavioural problems. Consider this to be a behavioural vaccine. Puppy Socialization classes takes advantage of your puppy's 'early socialization window' and helps your puppy form positive opinions about their world. This is the most influential learning period of your puppy's life!
Although training is not the main focus of Puppy Socialization classes, the following behaviours will be taught at a foundation level:
Requirements:
These classes focus on building your puppy's confidence, communication and social skills. Not only is this essential to your puppy's mental health ... it's fun!
Puppy Socialization classes consists of 4 (1 hour) classes held once a week.
The Puppy Start Right Manual is mandatory reading, and used as homework in this class.
Although training is not the main focus of Puppy Socialization classes, the following behaviours will be taught at a foundation level:
- Getting your puppy’s attention (the name game)
- Sit
- Down
- Settle on a mat
- Leave it
- Come
- How to walk on a loose leash
- Drop it
Requirements:
- For puppies 8 to 16 weeks old (must be enrolled by 12 weeks)
- Must be in current home for at least 10 days
- Proof of at least one distemper parvo vaccine (veterinarian administered) at least 10 days prior to start date
- Parasite control
- Fecal analysis
These classes focus on building your puppy's confidence, communication and social skills. Not only is this essential to your puppy's mental health ... it's fun!
Puppy Socialization classes consists of 4 (1 hour) classes held once a week.
The Puppy Start Right Manual is mandatory reading, and used as homework in this class.
