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.

Puppy Kindergarten  
The foundation of this 5 week course teaches you and the pup to work together, promotes good socialization, and sets the stage for formal obedience training later on. This is a positive only and food based course. Each session will be 60min, but we will allot 90 min for questions. 

Week 1 – Intro to food based training,    Come, Sit, Look, Potty Training Q&A

Week 2 – Leave It, Drop It, Easy

Week 3 – Polite Walking on leash, Off

Week 4 – Down, Review, Chaining commands together

Week 5 – Problem solving, graduation,    Presentation of Adult programs.
 
Bonus Week 6 - Ask the Vet Session

Cost: $99