4 Week Class
Puppy Kindergarten: The importance of beginning puppy training and socialization early is one of the most commonly accepted concepts in the dog training community. Young puppies are like little sponges and their early experiences will stick with them for their entire lives. It is critical that we make those experiences positive. Much of the time in this class will focus on learning how to provide your puppy with positive socialization and handling experiences. Off leash play with other puppies will comprise part of the class. Puppy play is an important part of puppy socialization and during play sessions we will discuss appropriate and inappropriate behaviors, as well as when to interrupt inappropriate play. In addition Puppy Kindergarten will cover some basic foundation behaviors like come when called, sit, and name recognition, and address housetraining and puppy mouthing.
Prerequisite: Puppies should be between the ages of 10 and 16 weeks when class starts and should be current on their core vaccines.
Video: Why is Puppy Kindergarten so important?
Missed the Puppy K start date? You can also start in the second or third class of each session, and get all 4 classes by continuing into the next session. Call 207-642-3693 for details.
Puppy Kindergarten:
Thursdays, February 28 - March 21, 2019
5:45pm - 6:45pm
4 Weeks
Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA ~ $90
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6 Week Classes
Pet Dog 101: This beginner obedience class, for puppies and adult dogs, offers an introduction to the principles of positive training and positive training techniques. Subjects covered will include the basic obedience skills of sit, down, come when called, stay, and walk nicely on leash. Also covered will be the basics of dog training and how to apply positive techniques to general household training issues. This class will open the doors to training techniques that will help dogs and their human families grow and learn together in a comfortable and happy manner. Class size is limited to allow for plenty of focus on individual needs.
No prerequisites.
Dogs do not attend the first class of Pet Dog 101
DAY CLASSES:
Pet Dog 101:
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 10, 2019
12:00pm - 1:00pm
6 Weeks
Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA ~ $135
Pet Dog 101:
Saturdays, March 9 - April 13, 2019
10:00am - 11:00am
6 Weeks
Instructor: Virginia Howe, CNWI ~ $135
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EVENING CLASSES:
Pet Dog 101:
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 10, 2019
5:45pm - 6:45pm
6 Weeks
Instructor: Marianne Finney, ABCDT ~ $135
Pet Dog 101:
Thursdays, March 14 - April 18, 2019
7:00pm - 8:00pm
6 Weeks
Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA ~ $135
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Pet Dog 102: This intermediate obedience class is for those who have completed Pet Dog 101 and wish to continue training. Practice skills from 101, learn some new skills, and get your dog to pay attention to you with additional distractions. Increase your dog's desire to work/play with you and come when called through fun games. In addition to strengthening and enriching the dog and handler bond, Pet Dog 102 is also designed to prepare dog and handler teams to move on to other pursuits like rally obedience, agility, competition obedience, canine good citizen, and therapy dog classes.
Prerequisite: Pet Dog 101 or an equivalent experience.
DAY CLASS:
Pet Dog 102:
Wednesdays, March 6 - April 10, 2019
1:15pm - 2:15pm
6 weeks
Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA ~ $135
EVENING CLASS:
Pet Dog 102:
Tuesdays, April 2 - May 7, 2019
5:45pm - 6:45pm
6 Weeks
Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA ~ $135
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Puppy K & Pet Dog 101 COMBO PACKAGE: Combine Puppy K & Pet Dog 101 for a savings of $30!
Pet Dog 101 & 102 COMBO PACKAGE: Combine Pet Dog 101 and 102 for a savings of $40!
Combo packages must be purchased before the start of your first class.
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