CLASSES
Puppy 1 is for puppies between 10 and 18 weeks old at the first class.
Adolescent/Adult 1 classes are for dogs older than 18 weeks. Your dog should be people and dog friendly.
A session of dog training classes consists of five weekly, one-hour classes on evenings or weekends at an indoor location.
Puppy 2 and Adolescent 2 classes are available if you want to continue your training.
A training manual is included in the enrollment fee.
The entire family is encouraged to participate (please note Covid Protocols).
Puppy Class 1
Goals
Socialization
Ability to Be Comfortable Around Strangers
Ability to Be Calm and Confident Around Other Dogs
Ability to Be Relaxed in New Surroundings
Temperament
A Soft Mouth
Ability to Control Impulses
At Ease With Being Handled
Behaviors
Sit, Lie Down
Stay
Leave It
Don’t Jump Up
Come When Called
Walk Well on a Leash
Greet a Stranger
Tricks
Addressing Problem Behavior
Prerequisites
- Dog is between 10 and 18 weeks old on the date the class starts. If your puppy is older, please consider our Adolescent / Adult 1 classes.
- It has been at least 10 days since your puppy has received its first set of vaccinations, and your puppy is current on distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus vaccinations, as recommended by your veterinarian.
5 week session
Cost: $225.00
Current Puppy 1 Start Dates
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Puppy Class 2
Goals
More Advanced
Come When Called
Stay
Leave It
Loose Leash Walking
Skill Building
Settle On Mat
Off Leash Heeling
Impulse Control Exercises
Addressing Problem Behavior
Prerequisites
- Dog has completed the Puppy 1 course offered by the Perfect Puppy Academy.
- Dog is younger than one-year-old.
- Dog is current on distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and rabies vaccinations, as recommended by your veterinarian.
5 week session
Cost: $210.00
Current Puppy 2 Start Dates
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Location for Puppy Classes
Adolescent/Adult Class 1
Goals
Socialization
Ability to be comfortable around strangers
Ability to be calm and confident around other dogs
Ability to be relaxed in new surroundings
Temperament
A soft mouth
Ability to control impulses
At ease with being handled
Settle and relaxed when asked
Behaviors
Sit, Lie down
Stay
Leave It
Don’t jump up
Settle on a bed or mat
Respond at a distance
Walk well on a leash
Come when called
Tricks
Same as for Puppy 1, except more emphasis on undesirable habits common to older dogs.
In addition to behaviors learned in Puppy 1, dogs learn to “go to” a requested place.
Prerequisites
- Dog is people and other-dog friendly.
- Dog is up-to-date on distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and rabies vaccinations, as recommended by your veterinarian.
5 week session
Cost: $225.00
Current Adolescent 1 Start Dates
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Loose Leash Walking and Reliable Recall
Learn how to make walks and outings with your dog more enjoyable. Having a dog that pulls on a leash or does not come when called can be frustrating and at times, dangerous. The loose-leash walking exercises in this class will help teach you how to have your dog walk on a leash without pulling. We will also cover the foundation skills for a successful recall, so that your dog learns to tune out distractions and come when you call.
Requirements:
- You and your dog/puppy have completed an Adolescent 1 or Puppy 1 class series
- Your dog/puppy is up to date on vet-recommended vaccines, including rabies
- Front-clip harness like an Easy-Walk, or Halti head collar
- 15 or 20-foot long training leash
5 week session
Cost: $225
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Adolescent/Adult Class 2
Prerequisites
- Dog has completed the Adolescent/Adult 1 course offered by the Perfect Puppy Academy.
- Dog is up-to-date on distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus, and rabies vaccinations, as recommended by your veterinarian.
Current Adolescent 2 Start Dates
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Location for Adolescent/Adult Classes
Canine Good Citizen Class
Is your dog a Good Citizen? Work on the criteria needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test by fine tuning your dog’s social and training skills while demonstrating responsible ownership. In this class we will cover and practice the elements of the CGC test, you are encouraged to take the test at the end of the session if you and your dog are ready. We will be working on skills that include training focus, grooming, loose leash walking, stay, come when called, and nice manners around people and other dogs. This is an on-leash class.
Goals of the AKC CGC Prep Course:
- Practice the 10 CGC test elements, prepare for the test with dogs and owners when ready
- Enhance your training skills, work on good manners and behavior
- Preparation for those considering therapy dog certification
- A starting point for those who may want to try agility, rally, obedience, and other dog sports
This class is designed for owners with dogs that are calm, good natured, and friendly with people and other dogs.
For a dog with high energy or that needs more work with training obedience skills, manners, and is not people and other-dog friendly, please see our other training courses or inquire about private lessons.
Current Good Citizen Start Dates
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Please note there is a Prerequisite for this class:
You and your pup need to have completed both P1 or A1 AND P2 or A2
5 week session
Cost: $225
Location for Canine Good Citizen Class
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