Puppy Kindergarten & Good Manners

QUICK LINKS TO CLASSES:

*If your dog overreacts when on leash around other dogs or people  (barks excessively, lunges at, growls, has difficulty focusing on anything else) it may be best to contact us and do a consultation for training before enrolling. Email us at hello@pawsitivelyobedient.com.   

It is NORMAL for puppies 4 months and under to begin class without being vaccinated for rabies. We just ask that when your puppy does get vaccinated you email us a copy of their rabies certificate for our records. It is also normal, and recommended, that puppies start class BEFORE finishing their entire vaccination series. Puppies should have at least one distemper/parvo virus vaccination and the bordetella/keenl cough vaccination at least 7 days prior to the start of class. Dogs over 18 weeks of age are typically fully vaccinated. Please email us a copy of their rabies certificate for our records. Dogs should have their distemper/parvo virus vaccination and bordetella/kennel cough vaccination before the start of class. 

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

OPEN TO PUPPIES BETWEEN 8 AND 16 WEEKS OF AGE

This is an open enrollment style class. Join as soon as your puppy meets the minimum requirements.

Upcoming Sessions:
Sundays @ 9:30am 
Janice Gifford, CPDT-KA
Wednesdays @ 7:00pm 
Emily Ballard
Victoria Montgomery, CPDT-KA

Puppy chewing and play biting

House training and crate training tips

introduction to calm behaviors around disractions

appropriate play with other puppies

4 on the floor exercises for polite greetings

Introduces foundation behaviors for attention and come when called

handling and cooperative care skills

leash walking management and training,

Maximizes your puppy’s socialization during their critical period of early development.

GOOD MANNERS I

OPEN TO DOGS OVER 16 WEEKS OF AGE

This is a 7 week class, starting with human only orientation week 1. Dogs join us week 2.

Upcoming Sessions:

Good Manners level 1 – 7 weeks – $315

Saturday 1/4/2025 @ 11:30 AM
Victoria Montgomery CPDT-KA

Monday 1/6/2025 @ 7:00 PM
Jackie Kelleher CVT CPDT-KA

Allows for safe and appropriate interactions with people and other dogs.

Establishes the foundation for good behavior using positive reinforcement.

Gives opportunities for supervised, appropriate playtime with dogs their own size.

Establishes the foundation for good behavior using positive reinforcement.

Introduces foundation behaviors for attention (name, touch cue, come when called),

sit, lay down, and stay with duration and distance,

polite greeting management and sit politely for petting,

leash walking skills – management, and training for side/heel position,

mpulse control with wait, off, and leave it cues; and  more!