Puppy School

4-week program 
Suitable for puppies aged 8 – 16 weeks

INVESTMENT: $200 | $225 + GST

In our Puppy School program, we focus on how to handle common puppy challenges including puppy biting, house training, crate training, home alone time, as well as get started on basic manners such as leash walking, name recognition and greetings with people. We also focus on how to properly socialize your new dog and coach you on recognizing good dog play skills. Get off to a great start with your new family addition in this fun and positive puppy class!

Puppy Socialization and Vaccinations

The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. This means attending well-run puppy classes is advisable before your puppy is fully immunized. Click on the link below to read the Positioning Statement on puppy socialization by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour.

Puppy Socialization Position Statement

Details

All you need to know

What we’ll cover in this program:

Socialization; Why, What & How
Puppy Biting
Housetraining
Body Handling
Crate Training
Sit
Down
Puppy Zen
Home Alone Time
Attention & Focus Games

Requirements:

Puppies must be aged between 8 – 16 weeks
All puppies must have completed their first round of vaccinations prior to their first day of class
We require proof of vaccinations and health report from your vet
Maximum of 2 people per puppy can attend class
Mandatory for all attendees to wear a mask

You will need to bring the following items to class:

Mask & Vaccination Passport
Your puppy wearing a harness and/or a nylon collar (no chain collars please) as well as a regular nylon leash (no retractable leashes please).
Your puppy’s dinner (don’t feed dinner prior to class) along with some yummy higher value food rewards that you know they like.
Treat pouch or fanny pack for hands-free training
Chew sticks (bully sticks) or frozen kong to keep your puppy occupied for portions of class where we are not working with them
Bed or mat for your puppy
Water bowl & water

Cancellation policy:

We require 48 hours notice to withdraw enrollment in a class. Class registrations are non-refundable. When appropriate, we can offer a credit transfer to one of our other services that must be used within 60 days of purchase.

Covid-19:

Alpine Dogs takes our responsibility of operating in a safe manner during COVID 19 very seriously. All attendees of in-person classes will need to follow and adhere to our policies:

Maximum of 2 people per dog allowed to attend class
Face masks are mandatory for all participants
Proof of Covid19 vaccination is mandatory for all persons over 12 years of age
You will be set up in a station that will be a minimum of 2 meters from other students
All contact areas and equipment will be sanitized prior to and between classes
If you may have been exposed or are not feeling well, please stay home

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Schedule

Upcoming Classes

October Sessions // Whistler

When: Thur Oct 7 | Oct 14 | Oct 21 | Oct 28
 Where: Myrtle Phillips Community School
Time: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Instructor: Saundra

CLASS FULL

November Sessions // Whistler

When: Thur Nov 18 | Nov 25 | Dec 2 | Dec 9
 Where: Myrtle Phillips Community School
Time: 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Instructor: Saundra

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