Puppy Classes

I offer puppy and dog training in South Vancouver and Richmond, and I also teach Puppy Kindergarten and Adolescent Manners (or Adolescent Obedience) in Richmond through Playful Pups Dog Daycare.

I recommend taking classes to all my puppy and dog parents, but especially for the youngest pups, meaning those under 4 months old. It is so much fun that you almost don’t realize how much you and your pups are learning.

Good puppy classes should cover the following:

Playtime! - For puppies to be comfortable around other dogs when they become adults, they need to meet other dogs when they are young. Ideally, they will meet and interact with lots of different sizes and breeds of dog.

Settle Time - When it’s time for the people to talk or listen, puppies should be learning how to settle down.

Crate Training & Potty Training - These go together because it’s so much easier to potty train your puppy when you use a crate. You also need to ensure your pup gets enough quality sleep - just like a baby!

Exposure/Socialization - Socialization is so much more than meeting new people. Exposing your puppy to novel situations and objects helps your pup gain confidence in the world.

Behaviour - This includes both how to get the behaviours we want (like sitting when asked or coming when called) and behaviours we don’t want (biting, jumping, barking, etc.).

Q&A - You should always have the opportunity to get all your questions about raising your puppy answered.

For more info or the dates of my next Puppy Kindergarten class, click here.