Taking a puppy to a puppy class is the single best thing an owner can do for their puppy in their lifetime!!!

Under-socialized puppies grow up to be fearful or aggressive adults.  At this age, socialization is crucial for a confident well-rounded temperament.  Creating proper habits and getting off to a good start with your puppy is very important to make sure he/she doesn't develop problems later on.  Training your puppy may seem like a lot of work, but it is one of the best things you can do - for both of you.  An obedient, well-behaved dog is a good canine citizen and a welcome companion and family member, as well as a positive reflection of you as a responsible pet owner.  Early training (the earlier, the better) is a great way to ensure a long, happy relationship with your pet. Don't wait until you have a grown dog with bad habits!! Don't wait until your dog develops into a delinquent!!

  Mold your puppy and his behavior into what is acceptable to you - 
      don't wait until your puppy turns into a delinquent DOGZILLA.

  Master skills and controls that you and your new puppy will use and
      enjoy throughout your life together.

  You receive the education and guidance to properly raise, train, and
      care for your new puppy.

  Develop the Human/Dog Bond For a Harmonious Lifetime Relationship.

   Children who handle a dog in a class MUST be 12 years of age or older. 

          YOUR PUPPY RECEIVES:

   Interaction with puppies the same age
   Socialization with people
   The attitude that learning is FUN
   Confidence building for the fearful or shy puppy
   The confidence to accept you as leader of his pack
 

The puppy area is specifically designed to help build confidence in
your puppy by going up and down the ramp, through the tire, and through the tunnel.

Puppy Area with props

Bailey, a Yellow Labrador Retriever puppy,
flying through the tunnel!!!!



Classes held on Wednesday evenings
From 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
COST - $175 for the 8-week class.

All Puppy Preschool people must pay for the class by cash, check or Paypal

(see below). I am not set up to accept credit cards. You must provide proof of

the first two shot records along with a completed application (which you will
receive in the mail or by stopping in after I receive your payment). If you
don't have the required two shots when you pay, you can mail or fax the shot records to me ASAP after receiving them and BEFORE the class begins. Once
I contact you that I have received your application and shot records, you can
then pick up your educational materials for the class.  If you look below the
class schedule, there is a blue button to click on to signup online. That simply
gives me the information I need to be ready when your payment arrives or you
stop in to pay for the class. Thorough instructions on how to sign up and where
to send payment to complete the sign up process and/or the hours I will be
open for you to complete the sign up are on the sign-up-on-line page.

If you choose and are set up for it, you can also pay via but it
   MUST

.................What you and your dog will learn.............

Obedience - all of the basic obedience commands are taught on leash:
Heeling (walking with you when you walk) and not pulling you
Coming when called
Sit-stay
Down-stay
Stand-stay
*..plus much more

Behavior - all behavior problems are covered such as:
Jumping up
Play biting
Housebreaking
Crate training
Food stealing
General household etiquette
*..plus much more

General Dog Care -all educational aspects of dog ownership covered such as:
Nail cutting
Teeth cleaning
Ear cleaning
Nutrition
How to give pills and liquid medication
*..plus much more

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2010
 

WEEKDAY	CLASS DATES	TIMES	INSTRUCTOR
Wednesday	February 10 - March 31, 2010	7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	REGINA
Wednesday	April 7 - May 26, 2010	7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	REGINA
Wednesday	June 2 - July 21, 2010	7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	REGINA
Wednesday	July 28 - September 15, 2010	7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	REGINA
Wednesday	September 22 - November 10, 2010	7:00 PM to 8:00 PM	REGINA

 

Once you have signed up online (click on blue button ABOVE), the instructions on how to then complete the process of officially being
in the class you want are on that signup page. The educational
materials I give you when you stop in will help you to keep your
sanity and will get you started before the class begins.  If both
shots have not been given when you receive your class letter and application, that's ok. You can mail or fax them to me
ASAP BEFORE the class begins.

 The first 4 weeks of Puppy Preschool include the Puppy Circle. All class participants pass the puppies around in a circle and hold and love them until each puppy is back to his/her owner. This exercise is extremely helpful in socializing each puppy to lots of people.
 
 





The Life of a Puppy

This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad's head.
I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed.
"The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great.
Then I thought about breakfast," I hope it's not late."

Mom took me outside, we walked for a while.
This never fails to make Mama smile.
I sniffed of everything, that we did pass,
 I ate something weird - it gave me gas.

I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true.
He gave me so many great things to chew.
Rugs, plants or rocks, I really don't care.
What I truly like best, is Dad's underwear.   
 

That obedience book, was sort of yummy.
Though it didn't sit well on my poor puppy tummy.
I threw up a bit, but that was all right,
When Mom found it later, I was well out of sight.

I made streamers of T.P., while running at full speed.
Mom is pretty quick-but I was still in the lead.
I flew under the bed, and Mom flew past,
She stopped-shook her head, and breathed "You're too fast."

Mama later phoned Daddy, and said, "It was frightening!"
That afternoon, she was sure I'd pooped lightning.
She'd sat at the computer, while I chewed the cord,
She thought I was mad, but I was just bored.

When Mama had enough, couldn't take anymore,
That's when my tushy got shoved out the door.
I love it inside, but outside is best.
Lay in the cool grass, and had a good rest.

That didn't last long, there was too much to do---
Can't quite remember where I hid Daddy's shoe.
I found an old bone, and scratched at a flea,
I watched the dumb squirrels as they jumped in a tree.

I barked at the kids, when they got off the bus.
I can't figure out why this makes Mama fuss.
I barked at the neighbor, I barked at the wind.
I barked and barked, till Mom yelled, "COME IN."

The sun dipped in the west-soon Daddy would come!
I sure love my daddy: we always have fun.
I barked at my daddy, then turned on my charms,
I woo-wooed, "Hello," then jumped in his arms.

Sitting under the table -- it's sooo hard to wait.
Daddy slipped me a goodie right off his plate.
I raced through the house, and scattered my toys,
Ricocheted off the furniture, and made lots of noise.

Mom found her purse - the one I abused.
Daddy let loose a chuckle. Mom asked "Amused??"
I cowered down low, I must be in trouble.
Dad said, "Wasn't MY boy, it must be his double!"

Mom turned off the TV, and said, "Time for bed."
Dad said "Let's go boy," and patted my head.
I got in my spot, between Mom and Dad,
I thought 'bout my day and what fun I had.

Mama kicked out my bone from the covers below,
Then let loose a sigh -- a sigh deep and low.
She gave me a kiss, and snuggled me tight,
And whispered so softly, My darling goodnight".

                                          

 

APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER, DECEMBER 2009 AND FEBRUARY 2010 GRADUATES

 

 

 

 

Due to a camera malfunction we are unable to post a graduation picture for the August 2009 class. Our sincerest apologies to those people and their dogs who worked so hard all semester.