Puppy 4-6 Months

Classes Start TBA. This series is $250 for FIVE consecutive classes.

All classes are taught Virtually from Forest Grove, Oregon unless otherwise noted.

Is your puppy a little too old to attend the Puppy Series, but still needs training? This class is for puppies 4-6 months at the start of class.

Virtual puppy classes are a fun, interactive learning opportunity for you and your dog.  From the comfort of your own home, you will enjoy this relaxed and fun approach to dog training.  Led by Certified professional Dog Trainer, Kristin brings a refreshing approach to successful relationship building and positive reinforcement techniques.  Start your puppy off right with our Virtual Puppy Kindergarten class. Class taught through Zoom Video Conferencing.

Skills Learned in Puppy 4-6 Months Include:

Teaching bite inhibition, socialization with dogs and people, calming handling, focus, obedience on and off leash and prevention of problems.   Reliable hand signals and verbal cues are reinforced to develop off-leash control.  The use of treats to reinforce classical conditioning which will help your puppy be happy and confident around people and other dogs.

Some of the lessons taught in this class include distance stays, settling down, stay confidence and on and off-leash walking.  This class will teach your puppy to maintain calm and confident in different environments and situations so he responds quickly and happily.

Requirements

Age: This class is for Puppies 4-6 months old that have had no other formal training experience only.

Vaccines: DHLPP or DHPP vaccine (specifically Distemper and Parvo) at least 5 days before start of the first class.

Length: This class is $250 for FIVE consecutive classes, unless a break is noted.  Each session is approximately 1 hour per week.  Each session will meet on the same day and time each week and cannot be made-up or be refunded for any reason.

Gear and Philosophy: All training at Pieces of the Universe follows Positive Reinforcement and prohibits the use of Chains, Prongs and Shock Collars. The use of physical punishment is also prohibited. We will redirect the dogs and teach counter behaviors so the puppies/dogs are all happy and confident in learning.

Classes Start TBA. This series is $250 for FIVE consecutive classes.

All classes are taught Virtually from Forest Grove, Oregon unless otherwise noted.