Puppy Kindergarten Classes in Levittown, Farmingale, Huntington, and Queens

The Puppy Kindergarten and socialization class is a step forward for Best Friend’s Dog Training. Over the first 10 years we have separated ourselves from the masses of trainers by offering a high level of obedience training to our clients. We have worked hard to create a solid reputation and feel we need to offer something for puppies. 8-14 weeks of age is the Critical Socialization Period for puppies! Many people miss this and accidently create fearful adult dogs.  Due to the nature of puppies, however, they should not be put through strict obedience training at a young age. What is considered overly strict for a 3 month old pup, is considered boring for a 6 month dog who’s running down the block into traffic. Babies need to be babies and they need to be given time to grow up. Proper foundation, good communication, and socialization are the key ingredients to a happy student puppy, and a well behaved adult dog. Older dogs need more guidance and real
obedience training after 4 or 5 months of age. people find the very techniques that worked great at a young age, fails them with older dogs. THIS IS NORMAL.

This is designed as a flexible open enrollment course so you can sign up for the month you want to start attending with your pup, and complete weeks in your timeframe. In the 5 weeks you will cover:

Due to the ages of the puppies, they will not have completed all of their vaccinations. This is expected and in line with this reccomendation from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. The pups must have their first round of shots and have had at least 2 weeks in your home with no sign of illness before attending class.

Pool Safety and Swimming Class - 8 weeks and up

This class is two private lessons in your home to teach pool safety and swimming to your dog. Most dogs hit the water and try to swim, but many do it vertically trying to climb out of the water. We'll teach you dog to plane out and swim properly. We'll also start teaching where the stairs or ladder is so if the dog falls in when you are not around, they can climb out. Please call the office to set up an appointment, and if you paid online, please have your paypal recipt handy.

If offleash obedience control or more personalized service is what you're looking for, look at our lifetime programs with private lessons and group classes free for the life of your dog.

Cost $250