Puppy Playschool
Puppies must be between 8-16 weeks of age at the start
of playschool, and may attend until he reaches 20 weeks of age. If
your dog is older than 20 weeks, consider attending Beginner
Obedience and
supplementing that class with Doggie Daycare.
Socialize your puppy now! According
to the American Veterinary
Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB):
The primary and most important
time for puppy socialization is the first three months
of
life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as
many new people, animals,
stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and
without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive
fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason,
the AVSAB believes that it should be the
standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization
before they are fully vaccinated. Read
more. 
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A must for new puppy owners, Puppy Playschool is designed
to help you get off to the right start with your new puppy.
Early socialization is very important for your puppy's development.
Each week, your puppy will romp off-leash to play with the other puppies
and meet all the people. We also spend time discussing puppy
issues and answering your questions about what's happening at home
with your pup. Puppy Playschool covers topics like socialization
and play,
house training, crate training, chewing, puppy biting, fear issues, puppy management,
and proper handling of a puppy. General information is also provided on feeding,
health, grooming,
and the stages of puppy development. We also discuss how to play with your
puppy
and we begin to work on coming when called and settle-down training. Responsible
dog ownership
tips are included as well.
 This
4-week class is $125 and includes your copy of The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit™.
You can attend playschool for $92 if you sign up for Beginner
Obedience
at the same time.
This class does not take the place of an obedience class;
it is meant to complement our basic obedience training program. You are
welcome to enroll in obedience class at the same time, or you can wait to attend obedience class after
your dog finishes playschool.
However, you must pay for these classes in advance in order to get the
discount. The combined cost is $290 if purchased together, or $318 when
purchased separately.
Pair this class
with our Beginner Obedience
class for
a well-rounded dog!
- Ready to sign up? Call 978-486-9922 to reserve your spot. Please
note that your registration will not be confirmed until your payment is received.
Schedule
Listed below are the session start dates. Pick one session; you will meet each week on the same day/time for four consecutive weeks.
Bring your dog on a regular nylon leash and collar (no extendable flexi leads please) and some small, soft, smelly treats.
Please Note: If your puppy is not feeling well, or
has been to the vet and is on medication, please refrain from attending class.
We will credit you for the missed class, so you will still get the four weeks of
puppy class. We want to keep the other puppies safe from anything that is
potentially contagious. Call the office with any questions!
| Day |
Time |
Date |
Instructor |
| Monday |
6:30pm |
Every Monday |
Bridget |
Your puppy is welcome to join us for additional weeks as well! Once you complete the four week cycle, just ask your instructor to keep you on the roster until your puppy reaches the age of 20 weeks. A $25 drop-in fee applies for each extra class you attend after the first four.
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit
 Your dog will be in heaven when you purchase the Ultimate Puppy
Toolkit™, a set of how-to booklets related to the five essential subject areas of puppy raising. They cover the critical 9-week period between 8 and 16 weeks of age, starting when you bring your pup home. This is the decisive window of opportunity during which very high priority socialization activities must be completed with your puppy.
The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit™ will help you stay creative and have fun while you tend to the important issues. When used along with our Puppy Playschool and Beginner Obedience classes, this kit provides a powerful approach to puppy raising.
You can purchase a copy now for $20. Just email us! |
