SM
Head of the Class Dog Training LLC
Winchester, VA
Winchester's Premium Professional Pet Training
Puppy Class - Puppy Start Right Kindergarten
For a Complete Puppy Education
Puppy Agility! - channel your pup's inner athlete
Puppy Agility Class is a fantastic way to socialize your puppy to new experiences and build confidence. Obstacles are kept low so your puppy's growing bones and joints are safe! (For puppies age 3 to 9 months)
(Check our calendar page for start dates)
Your Puppy Kindergarten Class Program Consists of:
- A set of six classes, plus a field trip grooming class
- An introductory video orientation (coming soon), Training Manual, bait bag, clicker
- Access to video review / supplemental lessons corresponding to class content after each class session
- Choose which date and time suits your schedule
- Sign up for all six at one place and time or mix and match
- AKC STAR Puppy Testing
The cost for the class program is $195, (a $50 deposit for access to the video orientation (coming soon) and to reserve space and $145 at the first class. (You may pay all at once when signing up)
Click here to purchase your Puppy Kindergarten Class Program to start now!
Puppy classes must be used before your pup is 20 weeks of age, or transfer in to Polite Pooch at 20 weeks
Your puppy grows up fast, take advantage of a class that will get your puppy settled in with your family the right way. Check out the the calendar page for current class dates.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends socialization during the prime socialization period: by 12 weeks of age, as a preventative to fear and anxiety later in life. The standard of care as recommended by the AVSAB is that socialization classes begin before the puppy receives all 4 "puppy" vaccinations in the series. See the AVSAB position statement on socialization
Does your puppy have S.T.A.R. power?
With patience and the right training, every puppy can become an AKC Star Puppy! In this AKC program, if your puppy passes, he/she earns a certificate and medal from the AKC (part of the Puppy Kindergarten class). Learn more at the AKC Star Puppy site.
Get your puppy started off on the right "paw" with puppy kindergarten class!
- Puppy Kindergarten Class is open enrollment
- Start when the training has the biggest impact; while he is young!
- Learn behavior basics
- Socialize with puppy friends
- Socialize with people!
- Manage common puppy issues like chewing, biting, crate training, home alone training
- Teach your puppy to LOVE handling and grooming.
- Fear Free Certified! - We never force or use techniques to scare or intimidate your puppy. We teach your puppy to enjoy practice vet and grooming visits through cooperation exercises.
Your puppy learns how to interact with other puppies in a healthy environment, before he or she has time to develop naughty behaviors. Give your puppy the skills he or she needs to be happy, healthy and calm for the rest of his or her life!
The Puppy Kindergarten Curriculum can be taught in private lessons also.
