Puppy Academy
Did you recently welcome a new puppy into your home? Congratulations, and kudos on taking the time to look into training options. Proper puppy training helps dogs become more balanced, confident and happy—and a lot more pleasant to be around! By building good habits and addressing issues before they become critical, training also keeps more puppies in their adoptive homes, and out of the shelter system. Enroll today!
The Best Pets team is excited to open enrollment for Puppy Academy, a brand-new class that’s perfect for first-time (or first time in a long time) dog owners. Puppy Academy is exclusively for puppies 8-14 weeks old, and has a uniquely flexible format that works even for those with busy or shifting schedules. An emphasis on personalized instruction and fundamental socialization helps both owner and puppy to avoid common pitfalls, build healthy habits and start out on the right foot—or paw.
Each Puppy Academy consists of 8 weekly sessions, and has limited enrollment to maximize personal attention. Unlike typical obedience classes, Puppy Academy’s flexible scheduling and “pass” package enrollment provides a comprehensive obedience and socialization experience without the obligation of attending every weekly session, or the hassle of scheduling make-up lessons. Each weekly session will cover a new lesson, but personal attention and small class size ensures plenty of time to also address your and your puppy’s unique needs so you don’t miss a beat. No need to rearrange schedules or to RSVP. Simply pre-purchase the amount of lesson right for your lifestyle, and show up when you can.*
Scheduled to work every other Tuesday? You can save time and money by purchasing any 4 of the 8 sessions. Out of town one week, but available all others? Purchase the pack of 7 lessons. Can you join us every week? Great! Purchase a package of all 8 sessions, our best value.
Puppy Academy Pricing:
$85/any 4 classes
$95/any 5 classes
$100/any 6 classes
$105 for all 8 classes
*Enrollment is non-refundable. Cost of any purchased sessions not attended by the end of the 8-week course is forfeited. For example, if you buy a package of 6 classes and only attend 4, no refunds will be given for the 2 classes purchased but not attended.
All classes are held Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m., (continuing Tuesday, April 3, 2012) at Friendly Paws Pet Supply in Athens, Ohio. Click here to enroll online.
Written by Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Best Pets Founder Sarah Filipiak, our fun, easy-to-follow class curriculum is designed to maximize success for you at home and in real life situations. Puppy Academy will cover all the hallmark questions and challenges of the new puppy experience, including:
- How to get your puppy to pay attention to you, in spite of distractions
- How to successfully crate and house train your puppy
- The importance and fundamentals of puppy socialization
- How to channel your puppy’s abundant energy into healthy outlets and avoid destructive habits
- Useful obedience commands: Sit, down, stay, come when called, etc.
- Teaching your puppy to be calm and content in the vet’s office or grooming salon
- Creating a puppy who is polite with visitors and strangers
- Training your puppy to walk well on a leash without pulling
- Tips, resources and best practices on feeding, illness, preventative care, behaviors and more
- Avoiding common pitfalls so you can make your new pet a permanent addition
Puppy Academy is perfect for:
- Puppies who are between 8-14 weeks old on the date of their first class
- First-time or first-time-in-a-long-time puppy owners
- Those with busy or shifting schedules unable to attend every week or predict dates of availability in advance
- Those who need a basic primer on proper behavior, commands and socialization
- Those who want additional tools and resources to help their new family member avoid bad habits before they form, so they can become a permanent and welcome addition.
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