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The Kinderpuppy Course is an extensive and in-depth 8 week training program designed for puppies 8 to 18 weeks of age. This course provides puppies with the foundation necessary to be a great pet. Developed by renowned dog trainer and veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Messer, this course focuses on socialization and basic training, two of the most important things you can provide to your puppy. This Kinderpuppy Course has been described as "An optimal curriculum for the most important course in a dog's life" by popular dog trainer and author, Jean Donaldson. Dr. Ian Dunbar says, "Dr. Messer's Kinderpuppy Course is simply the very best course material you will find." The Kinderpuppy Course curriculum includes puppy handling and socialization to people, proper play and socialization with other puppies, self-control training exercises, and training the basics, such as sit, down, stay, and come. Included in the training curriculum are lots of fun games, making this class very family friendly. Children's participation is heavily encouraged!
Class Start Dates
Napoleon: February 6
Fort Wayne: Fenruary 11
In addition to our Puppy Pack Mondays and new Kinderpuppy course, Pampered Pets will soon be offering Drop-In Puppy Socialization Saturdays! When your puppy is between the ages of 7 to 18 weeks, they are going through a very important time in their development. This critical period is their socialization period. The more positive and safe experiences you can give your puppy, the better! Without proper and broad socialization, a puppy may grow up to be scared, timid, or even aggressive of new places, people, or things. The best and easiest way to prevent behavioral issues in puppies or adult dogs is early and comprehensive socialization. Bring your puppy to Puppy Socialization Saturdays for as many sessions as you feel necessary and learn vital socialization do's and don'ts. You will be an active participant to the hands-on process of socializing your young puppy!
We will be socializing your young puppy to:
Class Dates:
Napoleon: February 4, 18, 25
Fort Wayne: January 28, February 11
Puppy manners, a new six week class for graduates of the Kinderpuppy Course or puppies that missed the age requirement for Kinderpuppy. Doggy Manners is a class for adult dogs that haven't yet been through a group class or can also be taken as continued practice for Kinderpuppy or Puppy Manners graduates.
Manners class curriculum includes:
Class Start Dates
Napoleon: February 7
Fort Wayne: TBA
This six week course focuses on expanding on what your dog has already learned in the Manners classes. Dogs and puppies practice their new manners and skills around a variety of distractions and in new circumstances. Dogs continue to practice and improve their skills in preparation for the Canine Good Citizen test.
The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. The CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program and upon completion receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. For more information on the Canine Good Citizen program, please visit www.akc.org/events/cgc .
Is your dog a great dog, but just has that one bad habit? Don't have time to commit to a 6-8 week training program? Has your dog already completed some training, but needs some extra practice in a certain area? These might be the classes for you! Come to this workshop and get a crash course and practice that one issue that needs more work! One Topic classes include:
Workshop Dates
Napoleon: March 3, 24
Fort Wayne: TBA