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Gentle Touch Pet Training
We are a nonprofit program and all of our proceeds benefit Son Care Mentoring and New Life K9s
Puppy Preschool
Our 5-Week Course
Puppy preschool is a five week class of basic training and socialization. Included with your registration is an online orientation video to be viewed prior to the first class. Puppies can be from 8 to 16 weeks on the first day of class.
The critical socialization age for puppies is approximately 8-12 weeks old. The younger the better for puppy class! The puppy class will include socialization opportunities with other puppies and people.
What we'll work on:
We will use Clicker Training which is a very gentle approach to shaping your dog’s behavior through positive reinforcement. Using this positive and fun technique, you will learn how to begin teaching your dog basic foundation behaviors (such as sit, down, leave-it, and come).
We’ll also address house training, handling techniques, puppy mouthing, and learn proactive problem-solving techniques for chewing, jumping up, digging, etc.
For some extra socialization time sign up for our 30 minute puppy play dates
Upcoming Class Schedule
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For any clients (or their veterinarians) who have concerns about bringing puppies to Puppy Preschool Classes prior to completion of all puppy booster shots, please refer to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior Position Statement On Puppy Socialization here.
