Puppies are learning from the very first day they are alive.  They are learning about the world around them, whether or not to trust people, how to get what they need and want, how to play, etc.  The critical period for socialization is almost always wasted away for puppies, and they begin their lives in their forever homes with a social deficiency.  According to Dr. Ian Dunbar, the world's foremost expert on puppyhood, puppies should meet about 100 people BEFORE they are eight weeks old, and ANOTHER 100 people in the next four weeks.  That's 200 different people of all shapes, sizes, and ages BEFORE they are 12 weeks old!  Many of us don't even get our puppies until after this time has elapsed.  Don't wait another week or two for puppy class to begin; get that puppy out there meeting people!  Begin at-home training on day one as well.  If you're not teaching them constructively and proactively, then they may learn and develop some pretty challenging behaviors.  

Puppy Skills & Manners Consultation

Great for before you get your puppy and for new puppies

Puppy & Foundations - This 90-minute workshop will focus on setting your puppy up to form good habits and building a strong bond. We will cover socialization, bite inhibition/gentling for puppy biting, and how to teach foundation skills for good manners. Don't wait, because your puppy is forming habits now! It is much easier to set up for good behavior early than to try to fix it later.
$150 for one 90-minute workshop. By Appointment: EMAIL FOR INFORMATION
6-month membership to our online classroom with access to videos and printable materials included.

Puppy Skills & Manners Live Virtual Class

Puppy & Foundations - Four-week Virtual Class will focus on setting your puppy up to form good habits and building a strong bond. We will cover socialization, bite inhibition/gentling for puppy biting, and how to teach foundation skills for good manners. Don't wait, because your puppy is forming habits now! It is much easier to set up for good behavior early than to try to fix it later. $195 for Live Virtual Class taught by Michelle. A 6-month membership to our online classroom is included with class, with access to videos and printable materials.
Virtual on ZOOM TBD* COMING SOON

You can purchase a previously recorded virtual class NOW:
VIRTUAL PUPPY & MANNERS CLASS ~ Recorded May 2020 on ZOOM (4 weeks, $95)

Puppy Social Skills Group Class

Puppy Social Skills Class:  This beginner-level class is for puppies up to 5 months old as of the start date. This class, based on Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Sirius Puppy Training Curriculum, is held off-leash when possible.  Puppies interact with one another and learn impulse control & bite inhibition.  We teach them to listen, respond to directions, and exhibit good behaviors off-leash (when possible) from the start.  This includes introducing the puppy to different people, situations, and dogs, forming a strong bond, and becoming a good family dog by setting clear house rules and establishing a routine that encourages good habits.  Class size is EXTREMELY LIMITED (4-5 dogs, especially in Monroe). This six-week class is $259.

Upcoming Puppy Social Skills Class Start Dates:
TBD - *In-Person Group Classes are on hold at the moment due to Michelle’s ongoing treatments for Breast Cancer. Please email us for a list of other local trainers who offer puppy classes.