$185, 6 weeks (60 min)

For puppies 9 weeks to 16 weeks at the start of class. 

(if your puppy is 17-24 weeks, please see Best Beginnings Puppy 1.5)

This is more than just a positive reinforcement puppy class - this is a quality program that will give you and your puppy a great start together!  This program is designed to provide you and your puppy with an introduction to the basics, begin to develop important socialization skills, and provide necessary enrichment experiences, all in a positive and safe environment. Puppies will learn behaviors such as sit, down, stay, leave it, come and more. In addition, challenging puppy behaviors such as mouthing, handling, jumping up, potty training, and grooming will be discussed.

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Don't forget to sign your puppy up for our specially designed Discovery Socials for their best possible start!

Proof of one DHPP vaccine given one week prior to the start of class and puppy must have been in their home for a minimum of 10 days. 

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There are no make ups for missed classes. 

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$185, 6 weeks (60 min)

For puppies 17 weeks to 24 weeks at the start of class. 

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This is more than just a positive reinforcement puppy class - this is a quality program that will give you and your puppy a great start together!  This program is designed to provide you and your puppy with an introduction to the basics, begin to develop important TWEEN socialization skills, and provide necessary enrichment experiences, all in a positive and safe environment. Puppies will learn behaviors such as sit, down, stay, leave it, come and more. In addition, challenging puppy behaviors such as mouthing, handling, jumping up, potty training, and grooming will be discussed.

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Proof of one DHPP vaccine given one week prior to the start of class and puppy must have been in their home for a minimum of 10 days. 

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There are no make ups for missed classes. 

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$185, 5 weeks (60 min)

For puppies 5-10 months at start of class, who have already completed a level 1 class or with instructor approval. This class is designed to be taken after Best Beginnings level 1, and is designed for our older puppies heading into adolescence. We will build on behaviors learned in your level 1 class as well introduce some new skills. Focus will be on building reliability, impulse control exercises, controlled greetings with people and other dogs, and more. 

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**Dogs must be dog and people friendly. This class is not appropriate for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs**

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If your dog has not completed a level 1 class, please look at our Family Dog 1 class.

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Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccines required. 

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There are no make ups for missed days for these classes.

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Puppy Discovery Class - Enrichment Social

$15, 1 sessions (45 min)

For puppies 9-16 weeks 

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Your puppy deserves the very Best Beginning in life!

Our enrichment and socialization sessions are specially designed to provide your puppy a safe place to explore, have essential enrichment opportunities and socialize with other young puppies.
Enrichment, through exposure to novel objects, sounds, textures, noises etc. is critical in the first 8-16 weeks of a puppy’s life. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

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For puppies 9-16 weeks of age. If your puppy is over 16 weeks, please look at our TWEEN puppy skills class. 

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**Please note that some puppies will not have an appropriate play style for this social.**

There are no make up sessions for this class

Proof of one DHPP vaccine given one week prior to the start of class and puppy must have been in their home for a minimum of 10 days. 

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Tween Puppy Skills Class 17-22 weeks

$20, one session (45 min)

For puppies 17-22 weeks of age (or with instructor approval)

Your puppy is now a pre-adolescent! They are growing fast, their play style is changing and they are showing more independence and confidence. 

Now that they have graduated from a play class, this class will focus on providing you and your puppy with polite social skills, including on leash greetings, and the ability to ignore other dogs and people and focus on YOU. The class will include some reactivity prevention exercises as well. 
This is the time to create good social habits and a strong bond with your puppy. 

Puppy must have been in your home for at least 10 days and proof of DHPP vaccine given at least 7 days prior to class is required. 

45 minutes

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