Pet Class 4

 Puppy Class

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Pay-as-you-go classes, attend one or several: Sunday afternoon, 4:15pm

Current Weeks Scheduled: Nov 1, 2015 thru Dec 13, 2015 (No Class Nov 29)

Must contact trainer to reserve a spot in advance.

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  $20 per class, Limit 5 Puppies

Creating positive experiences, socializing to people, other dogs, sights, sounds, and motion.  This class is a foundation for teaching pet manners, to help your puppy develop into a well-mannered companion around town and in the veterinarian’s office.

The curriculum may cover:

    •  Name recognition
    • Problem prevention
    • Confinement (Crate) training
    • Sit and Down foundation
    • Recall: Come when called
    • Wait or Hold position
    • Leave It / Drop It
    • Accept the leash and follow
    • Best practices for rewarding your dog
    • Accept handling for grooming or at the vet’s office
    • Learning to interact with other dogs
    • Learning to focus on YOU in the presence of distractions and other dogs.

This class is open to Puppies 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age.

Proof of one set of DHLPP vaccination one week prior to first class is required.

All pet-friendly training.  Use of science-based instruction.

Limited to 5 dog/handler teams for each class.  Lots of personal attention from a certified professional dog training instructor.
Instructor: Karen Mast, CPDT-KSA of The Successful Mix, LLC
contact Karen between 9am-9pm at 540-269-6904 (leave message) or via email atthesuccessfulmixllc@yahoo.com for more information and to register.

For more information about the CPDT-KSA credential and continuing education requirements reference: http://www.ccpdt.org/

Proof of first set of vaccinations and signed waiver will be required.