Puppy Kindergarden
Welcome to Puppy Kindergarten at Canine College
At Canine College, we strive to make sure your new puppy is well-behaved and can successfully socialize with you and your family as well as other dogs and pets. It’s important to establish good habits early, which is why we’ve designed a Puppy Kindergarten training class that’s perfect for you and your new pup! This program creates a positive, nurturing environment where both you and your puppy can learn essential skills together.
Our trainers understand the unique needs of young puppies and work closely with each family to tailor the experience. By starting training early, you lay the foundation for a confident, well-mannered adult dog who fits seamlessly into your lifestyle.
About Our Puppy Kindergarten Class
Puppy Kindergarten is a 5-week program that is formatted specifically for puppies and their families. We begin the training for puppies ages 9 weeks to 16 weeks. The entire family is welcome to participate in our program, and we encourage it! The program is designed to prepare the puppies to become a S.T.A.R. Puppy and a Canine Good Citizen. We cover the beginner basic obedience commands on leash: heel, sit, down, stand, come, sit stay, down stay, leave it, no jump, off, go to your place, and much more. We also discuss grooming, immunizations, food, housebreaking, and crate training with you and your family so everyone can be on the same page. These early lessons help create a stronger bond between your pup and your household while reducing future behavior challenges.
Building Confidence and Encouraging Socialization
The last 15 minutes of class is for the puppies to play with each other and to learn to get along with other dogs. We do use some treats as reward, but we also use verbal praise and gentle patting. Dogs on the whole really want to please the people they respect as their leaders; they just need guidance, rules, and constant reinforcement or reminders. Most importantly is that you are consistent and that all family members and people who care for your pup are all aware of the rules and follow through. At the completion of the course, your pup receives a diploma. An option to test for S.T.A.R will be given and a certificate will be awarded. Starting your puppy off right can make a big difference in their long-term happiness and behavior. Contact us today to ask about our current rates as well as find out when the next training session begins!
