wise puppy day school - starting April 1
Give your puppy the best start in life with structured learning, socialization, and play!
What Is Wise Puppy Day School?
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Wise Puppy Day School gives your puppy the perfect start with expert training, socialization, and play in a fun, structured environment. Led by Leslie Joanisse, Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor and responsible breeder with over 20 years of experience, this program is designed for large breed puppies under 6 months and small breed puppies under 8 months.
Puppies attend two mornings per week, building confidence and essential life skills in small groups of no more than five puppies for personalized attention. You'll also receive daily photo updates to track your puppy’s progress and enjoy a discount on our Puppy Start Right Group Classes!
Schedule
Location: 95 Lewes Boulevard (Wise Canine Training Facility)
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings
Drop-Off: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Pick-Up: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Home Pick-Up/Drop-Off Available: See pricing details
What's Included
Life Skills – Foundation training including attention, engagement, crate training, potty training, not jumping up, settling, drop it, and leave it.
Body Handling – Gentle exposure to handling of feet, teeth, ears, tail, and other areas to ensure comfort with grooming and vet visits.
Puppy Play – Carefully moderated play sessions to build confidence and ensure positive social experiences with other puppies. Our playgroups are not free-for-alls; we ensure all puppies feel safe.
Surfaces & Obstacles – Fun challenges such as walking over ladders, ramps, tarps, tunnels, and more to improve coordination and problem-solving skills.
Exposure – Controlled introductions to people, sounds, and moving objects to reduce fear and build adaptability.
Problem Solving & Coordination – Interactive games and exercises designed to enhance your puppy’s cognitive and motor skills.
Social Outings – Weather permitting, we will occassionally take puppies on outings to expose them to new places, people, sights, and sounds.
Discounted Group Class Rate – Sign up for 2 weeks or longer and receive $30 off when signing up for Puppy Start Right Group Class.
Age & Health Requirements
Large breed puppies under 6 months of age
Small breed puppies under 8 months of age
We may consider older puppies depending on their size and temperament
Puppies must be up-to-date on their DAPP vaccines (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
Puppies showing signs of illness must stay home
Pricing
Drop-In: $60
2 Weeks: $200
3 Weeks: $290 ($10 savings)
4 Weeks: $380 ($20 savings)
Add-On Puppy Start Right Group Classes: $190 (discounted from $220)
Pick-Up & Drop-Off : $10 per trip (within city limits, must be between Crestview and Copper Ridge)
OTHER PUPPY PROGRAMS
Puppy Start Right Classes – Our 'start anytime' classes provide essential training and socialization for large breed puppies under 4 months and small breed puppies under 6 months, ensuring they build confidence and good habits during their critical development period. With open enrollment, you can start anytime and attend for four weeks, giving your puppy the perfect foundation for a well-adjusted, happy life.
Puppy Social Play Groups – Safe, supervised play sessions where puppies can develop social skills, learn appropriate play behavior, and build confidence around other dogs. Led by experienced trainers, these sessions provide positive early socialization experiences in a controlled setting.
Basic Manners Class - For older puppies who need to learn the basics. Learn foundation skills and behaviors that you and your dog need to achieve a life time of successful learning including focus, targeting, recalls, leave-it, polite walking and settle.
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