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Puppy Training
We offer unique puppy programs unlike any other that can include our Puppy Discovery Socials, and Puppy Group Classes. You can choose to enroll your puppy in any or all of these!
Our Puppy Foundation Skills Level 1 class is our foundation group puppy class. It is a 6 week class and we will work on teaching puppies basic manners and obedience training. Our Puppy Discovery, Enrichment and Social exposes puppy to a wide variety of items to ensure early confidence building and problem solving. We strongly encourage people to do both our Foundation Skills puppy classes as well as our Puppy Discovery, Enrichment, and Social classes. In fact, if you are waiting for your puppy class to start, the Puppy Discovery Social will kick start your training.
If you would prefer to have a trainer come to your home, email Martha@dodgersPaws.com Please note that due to an increase in demand, there is a 3-4 week wait for appointments.
We do have preplanned skip days/weeks for holiday and school schedules. You can see the current list of days that most classes will skip here (Holiday Schedule). All classes have "Session Notes" that outline any preplanned skips for each class.
$235, 6 weeks -60 min each week
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.
Don't forget to sign your puppy up for our specially designed Puppy Discovery Socials for their best possible start!
Vaccines: 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. Vaccine records must be emailed to Martha@DodgersPaws.com
There are no make ups for missed classes. If your puppy is ill, we suggest attending class without them so that you can see what has been taught and when your puppy is feeling better, you can work on the curriculum with them at home.
Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks). We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.
Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.
Registering 2 puppies for the same class: Please note that we highly suggest registering each puppy for their own class time. This will give them the opportunity to learn to be apart from each other, work independently and build a relationship with you. We understand that not everyone's schedules allow for signing up for 2 different classes. If you need to register 2 puppies for the same class, each puppy must have their own dedicated adult handler attend class with them. This will give you the ability to focus on what is being taught.
Children and Guests in class: We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
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$355, 6 weeks -60 min each week
For puppies 9 weeks to 20 weeks at the start of class.
This is a semi private class and will only have 2 puppies in the class. This option is great for best friends who just got puppies and want them to grow up together & people who want a more intimate (yet socially distanced) class setting. This class is not ideal for families who have adopted litter mates. We suggest that each puppy attend separate classes when you have litter mates.
This is much more than a 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 a personal introduction to the basics.
We 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.
There is POTENTIAL for play in this class due to the limited number of puppies in the class. The play will depend on if the puppies are comfortable with each other and that may change week to week.
Proof of 1 DHPP vaccine, given at least 7 days prior to the start of class is required. Please email a copy to Martha@dodgerspaws.com
You puppy must have been in your home for 10 days prior to coming to class.
There are no make ups or refunds for classes once registered.
Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks). We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.
Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.
Registering 2 puppies for the same class: Please note that we highly suggest registering each puppy for their own class time. This will give them the opportunity to learn to be apart from each other, work independently and build a relationship with you. We understand that not everyone's schedules allow for signing up for 2 different classes. If you need to register 2 puppies for the same class, each puppy must have their own dedicated adult handler attend class with them. This will give you the ability to focus on what is being taught.
Children and Guests in class: We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
PLEASE NOTE: If the timing of the offered semi private classes does not fit your schedule needs, please contact us and we can see if a more convenient time is available.
$195, 5 weeks -60 min each week
For puppies who have already completed our level 1 class or with instructor approval. This class is designed to be taken after Foundation Skills Level 1. We will build on behaviors learned in your level 1 class as well as introduce some new skills. The focus will be on building reliability, impulse control exercises, controlled greetings with people and other dogs, and more.
**Dogs must be dog and people friendly. This class is not appropriate for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs**
If your dog has not completed a level 1 class, please email Martha@DodgersPaws.com to see if this is an appropriate class for you and your dog.
Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccines required.
There are no make ups for missed days for these classes.
Classes may be postponed due to heat or smoke.
We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
Classes are 5 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks). We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.
Registering 2 puppies for the same class: Please note that we highly suggest registering each puppy for their own class time. This will give them the opportunity to learn to be apart from each other, work independently and build a relationship with you. We understand that not everyone's schedules allow for signing up for 2 different classes. If you need to register 2 puppies for the same class, each puppy must have their own dedicated adult handler attend class with them. This will give you the ability to focus on what is being taught.
Children and Guests in class: We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.
Click Register to see upcoming class dates:
$195, 5 weeks -60 min each week
Foundation Skills Level 3 is a class for graduates of our Foundation Skills Level 2 class that want to continue their dog's education and keep training fresh and fun! You and your dog will be working on your teamwork, new challenges, polishing up what you have already learned, as well as learning new techniques and skills.
**Dogs must be dog and people friendly. This class is not appropriate for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs**
Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccines required.
There are no make ups for missed days for these classes.
We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
Classes are 5 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any skip weeks). We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.
Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.
Click Register to see upcoming class dates:
Puppy Discovery Class - Enrichment Social
$25, 1 session (45 min)
For puppies 9-16 weeks at the time of social - or with instructor approval
You can use this calculator to make sure that your puppy will be the right age at the time of the social. https://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html
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!
For puppies 9-16 weeks of age only.
**Please note that some puppies will not have an appropriate play style for this social.**
There are no make up sessions for this class and no refunds without 48 hour notice
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.
Click Register to see upcoming social dates:
Shy Puppy Enrichment Social
$25, 1 session (45 min)
For shy puppies 9-20 weeks at the time of social - or with instructor approval
You can use this calculator to make sure that your puppy will be the right age at the time of the social. https://www.timeanddate.com/date/duration.html
Who is this for: Shy puppies are ones who are nervous when meeting other puppies. Perhaps they are easily overwhelmed or shut down when another puppy tries to invite play appropriately.
Who this is not for: Puppies who bark and lunge at other puppies. Please inquire about private training if you feel this describes your puppy.
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 and making sure that your puppy feels safe is our top priority.
Puppy must have been in your home for a minimum of 10 days.
Proof of one DHPP vaccine given one week prior to the start of class is required.
Social will be limited to 5 puppies max.
45 minutes
There are no make up sessions for this class and no refunds without 48 hour notice
Click Register to see upcoming social dates: