Puppy Start Right Preschool is for puppies from 9-20 weeks of age.
Start date: Saturday, March 16th, 2024 (No classes on March 30th and April 13th)
End date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Victoria Stilwell Academy - Certified Dog Trainer
Small class size - 5 puppies maximum
A maximum of 2 persons per dog may attend.
This Science & Reward Based Training course is 4 weeks in length, 60 minutes each week.
All puppies are required to have had a veterinarian health check, and to provide proof of having had a minimum first set of puppy vaccinations, no sooner than one week prior to class start date.
Every puppy has it's own safe space, where it can be freely off leash, and where guardians can be relaxed and comfortable. Visual barriers may be temporarily used if puppies struggle to settle.
What is covered in classes:
- Positive socialization to people, dogs, sounds
- Body handling to prepare for grooming, vet examination and daily care
- Confidence building through exploring novel objects, surfaces, obstacles and props
- Support and education around puppy developmental needs, housetraining, puppy biting, jumping, and more.
- 'Mine' Resource guarding prevention
- Introduction to foundation skills like impulse control, sit, down, stay, come, and settle
- Intro to loose leash walking and recall foundation skills
- Controlled off-leash play and education around supporting healthy play mates / styles
Location: Training Center - 305 Cedar Street, New Westminster, BC
Cost - $260.00 plus tax
* We are unable to offer make up classes, please make arrangements to attend all classes.
There are NO REFUNDS for unscheduled missed classes.