Puppy Training – Ages 8 weeks to 20 weeks

Set your new puppy up for a lifetime of good habits with early, fear-free training and safe socialization during the most important weeks of development.  Please choose a class that begins at least two full weeks after bringing your puppy home from an environment with 5+ dogs. 

What you and your puppy will learn: 

• Essential cues: sit, down, name recognition, to come to you when called,early leash walking skills 

• Polite greetings: sit for attention instead of jumping 

• Socialization basics: how to safely introduce people, places, and new experiences 

• Teething & chewing: gentle solutions for mouthing, biting, and chewing 

• Self-control: calm behavior for collaring, feeding, and play 

• Play & rewards: safe play, healthy treats, and encouraging a soft mouth 

• Puppy body language: read signals to prevent stress and build confidence 

• Settle skills: help your puppy relax at home and in new environments 

• Chew-toy training: love the toys—ignore the shoes 

How we train using positive reinforcement: 

• Short, fun reps and games 

• Practice with real-life distractions 

• Clicker or verbal marker for clear timing 

• Safe equipment: flat collar/front-clip harness or head halter; no prong/shock/choke collars