PUPPY START RIGHT SOCIALIZATION CLASSES

All of our instructors are Certified Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructors.

The Wise Canine Puppy Start Right Preschool Program was developed by Veterinary Behavior Consultants to prevent behavior problems.

PUPPY START RIGHT SOCIALIZATION

Weekly Group Classes

Summer - Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (Ending Sept 4)

Winter - Saturdays at 12:00 pm (Starting Sept 14)

Instructors:

  • Kieran Halliday, KPA-CTP, Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor

  • Jenn Stellbrink, BSc, KPA-CTP, FFC, Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor

  • Michelle Wieser, KPA-CTP, CDBC, Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor

Proper socialization is extremely important for puppies under 16 weeks of age. Studies show that positive exposure to puppies, people, handling, novel items and sounds can prevent behavior concerns. Unfortunately, getting your puppy into a socialization class at the right time can be a challenge.

We've created a solution with continuous enrollment

  • Puppies 12 weeks of age and under can start class right away, depending on availability

  • Puppies continue attending for 4 weeks.

  • This customized approach ensures that your puppy experiences positive socialization exactly when it's needed

You Will Learn

  • How to provide positive proactive socialization opportunities

  • Potty training tips

  • Crate training tips

  • How to prevent separation anxiety

  • How to prevent biting and destroying

  • How to train basic, puppy appropriate training behaviors

  • How to build a bond based on trust and positive reinforcement

Your Puppy Will Learn

  • To potty outside

  • Confidence around new people

  • Confidence around other dogs

  • Confidence around new objects and situations

  • To enjoy handling and husbandry

  • To drop and trade objects

  • To love crate time

Other Puppy Training Options

  • Online Puppy Start Right Course: a self-paced socialization and early learning course for puppies under 16 weeks of age.

  • Private Coaching: Receive personalized attention with training customized to focus on you and your puppy's individual needs. Available in-home, at our facility, or in public places.

  • Day Training: We can make training easy, by doing the work for you. We'll come to your home to train your puppy. We’ll transfer the results through private lessons.

PUPPY TRAINING OPTIONS

PUPPY START RIGHT ONLINE

A socialization and training course for puppies under 16 weeks of age presented through video. Everything you need to know about raising a young puppy.

PUPPY START RIGHT CLASS

Provide positive exposure to puppies, people, handling, items and sounds. Address common puppy training concerns such as potty training, puppy biting, and more.

PRIVATE COACHING

Receive personalized attention with training customized to focus on you and your puppy's individual needs. Available in-home, at our facility, or in public places.

IN-HOME DAY

TRAINING

We can make training easy, by doing the work for you. We'll come to your home to train your puppy. We’ll transfer the results through private lessons.

What to expect

Need help determining the best training solution for you and your dog? Contact us describing your training goals and challenges. We like details!

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Considering Day Training or Private Training? Contact us for more details. These are popular services and it may take a number of weeks to start working with a Wise Canine Trainer.

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We train using only positive, science-based approaches using the latest modern research. This means that we will use things your dog enjoys (treats, toys, and games) to train your dog. Stressful or painful corrections are not included in our training strategies.

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