Foundation Skills Level 1

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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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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Schedule: Classes are 5 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any preplanned skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

Make Up Classes: There are no make ups for missed days for these classes.

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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.  

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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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Weather Related Schedule Changes: Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

Requirements:

• Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccines

• Completion of a level 1 class with Dodger's Paws. If you have not taken a level 1 class with us please email  Martha@DodgersPaws.com to see if this is an appropriate class for you and your dog.