Puppies

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QCDTC obedience classes from February to May 2012:

 
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

6:30pm

 

 

Puppy Kindergarten

Apr 25 - Jun 6
Jun 13 - Aug 1*

Puppy Kindergarten

Apr 19 - May 31
Jun 7 - Jul 26*

7:00pm

 

Puppy Play & Socialization

May 8 - May 22

 

 

7:30pm

 

 

Puppy Kindergarten

Apr 11 - May 23
May 30 - Jul 18*

 

7:45pm

 

 

 

Puppy Kindergarten

Mar 15 - Apr 26
May 3 - June 21*
June 28 - Aug 9

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* Note: There are no classes on June 14th or July 4th.

 

Puppy Kindergarten

The goal of puppy kindergarten is for handlers to establish a foundation for controlling and training their puppies. Emphasis is placed on socialization, constructive play, and the rudiments of obedience - sit and down on command, walking on a leash, and coming when called. Positive training methods are used, incorporating food lures, toys, encouragement, and praise. Information on general care, house training, and puppy problems also is provided.

Puppy kindergarten is open to puppies aged 8 weeks to 6 months. Puppies must have had one set of shots before coming to class.

 

Puppy Play & Socialization Group

This will be a play group for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months held on the last 3 Tuesdays of each month from 7pm to 8pm.
This is not a formal class, just a play group. This will be a drop in class costing $5.00 per night, with no pre-registration required.
Puppies must have 1 set of shots to come and play.
There will be a monitor present to keep order within the group.

 

Puppy Bridge to Obedience

Open to dogs 1 year and younger. Prior enrollment in Puppy Kindergarten is recommended, but not required. We will focus primarily on loose leash walking and beginner heeling. There will also be targeting exercises taught with a clicker. Your dog can learn to touch your hand or a touch stick for movement control, and touch a mat (go to mat). This is also an opportunity to discuss some of the adolescent issues that arise as your puppy matures.