Novice Class

Novice Class

Basic Obedience and Manners for adolescent dogs are the main goals for this class. Remedial Socialization and other topics are also covered.

Details

Novice is for dogs 5-9 months old. Class is $120 for 8 weeks. First session is for people only (no dogs), unless all enrolled students in your session are returning students.  Please note: Class fees will be increasing for classes starting after Sept. 1st, 2019

 

Please be sure to review our Class Policies before signing up! 

Curriculum

  • Basic Obedience: Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Stay, Release, Heel, etc.
  • Manners: Jumping, Leave It, No Bite, etc.
  • Remedial Socialization: People, Place, Dogs, Smells, Sounds, etc.
  • Puppy-Raising Issues for adolescents: Teething, Complete House Training, Inappropriate Chewing, etc.
  • Topics: Safety, Nutrition, Grooming, etc.
  • Other Adolescent-specific Issues: Developmental Stages, Hormones, etc.

Requirements
  • 5-9 months old at the start of class --OR--
  • Successful Completion of our Puppy Kindergarten Class
  • Bordetella (aka "Kennel Cough") Vaccination; given at least 3-4 days before class
  • DHPP Vaccination, kept up to date throughout the class
  • Rabies Vaccination
  • No communicable diseases (kennel cough, fleas, etc.)
  • Dogs in heat cannot attend class while spotting

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Novice Start Dates

Start Date
FULL July 22nd, '19
FULL October 28th, '19
Day
Monday
Monday
Time
6-7pm
7:30-8:30pm
Graduation Date
September 16th, '19 (1 week off)
December 16th, '19
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