PUPPY FOUNDATIONS

This class is suited for new puppies that are 8 weeks - 4.5 months of age at the start of class. Puppies must have a minimum of one set of core vaccinations and first deworming at least 7 days prior to the second class (the first class is a human-only orientation).  Proof of vaccinations will be required.  Puppies must also be up to date on their vaccine schedule throughout the 6 week course.

Our Puppy Foundations course will focus on the importance of safe socialization during this critical window of time in your puppy’s life.  We will teach you how to properly introduce your puppy to a variety of things that they will encounter in their lifetime including new situations, people, dogs, different substrates, sounds, and novel items.  Learn how to move at your pup’s pace, keeping the experience positive and enjoyable for your new companion.  Our class will include gentle body handling & conditioning exercises to help prepare your pup for stress free vet visits and husbandry procedures.  We will go over how to prevent and address common challenges such as puppy biting, inappropriate chewing, jumping, barking, resource guarding, potty training mishaps and confinement training challenges.  Body language, appropriate play, and an introduction to some basic cues to help your pup navigate its way around daily life in a variety of environments will also be covered.

A maximum of 4 students per class ensures lots of room and plenty of one on one time with the instructor.

First class is a human only orientation. No puppies present please.

 *A maximum of two handlers per puppy may be present in class.

BASIC MANNERS

This class is suited for our Puppy Foundations graduates or young dogs age 5 months & up.  All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations at the time of registration (titers accepted).  *Dogs presenting reactivity, aggression, or fear towards humans and/or dogs are not suitable for a group class setting.  Please contact MUTTS UP for private lessons.

Our Basic Manners course will introduce you to the world of clicker training.  Find out how animals learn and how you can apply the science! In this course we cover verbal and hand signal cues for sit, down, and stand, owner engagement, response to name, manners around food, stay/wait, hand and mat targeting, settling on a mat, coming when called, polite walking, and leave it.  How to read dog body language, addressing leash manners and greeting etiquette will also be covered.

A maximum of 4 students per class ensures lots of room and plenty of one on one time with the instructor.

First class is a human only orientation where we will work on clicker training mechanics without the dogs present. 1 clicker included for each dog/handler team!

 *A maximum of two handlers per dog may be present in class.