LEVEL
I CLASSES
Designed for beginning dogs and puppies with no prior class training or
minimal class experience and/or training.
These classes are dog age specific.
A toy (small puppy sized) class for the little ones is offered. (See Toy
Class)
Classes are limited in canine attendance size.
Families are encouraged to attend.
Learning, training and practice happens in every session.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN 101
For puppies 12 weeks – 20 weeks of age
Class size is limited to 12 puppies.
6 class sessions, each session is 1 hour in length.
Puppies learn and practice every session.
All family members are encouraged to attend.
Puppies are exposed to discovery
walks, including a variety of objects and situations; some objects and
situations occur during class.
Puppies will learn basic manners, such as no jumping, no biting
(puppy mouthing,) how to walk nice on a leash, sit, down, stand, come, how to
settle, leave it, stays and wait.
Other problem prevention topics are discussed to help prevent common
problems such as housetraining, management, resource/food guarding, separation
anxiety, crate training and destructive behaviors.
Each class owners are provided written materials and handouts on lessons.
Puppy Kindergarten class fees are $130.00 per puppy (Discounts available for
multi-dog households attending the same class.)
Puppy Kindergarten 101 class pre-requisites: Proof
of current vaccinations series. Puppies
do not need to have the entire vaccination series or Rabies vaccinations to
begin kindergarten, however they must have at least one series and must stay
current in the vaccination series. Vaccinations
must have been administered at least 3 days (78 hrs) prior to beginning puppy
kindergarten 101. Puppies must be in good health.
Class is held indoors, climate controlled and sanitized concrete floors
for the safety and health of your puppy.
Puppy Kindergarten 101 class requirements:
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Small, soft treats required
Treat bag or “fanny pack”
is encouraged |
Flat Collar or Harness (no
metal collars) |
|
Toy for play (please no balls, since they roll away from puppies) |
4’ or 6’ Leash (no
metal leash or retractable leashes)
DTBPJ recommends “Rogz for Dogz –
Multi Purpose Lead” â or “Halti
Training Lead” â (two snaps or clips on both ends of
leash) |
|
Mat or towel for puppy to rest on |
Recommend: Small bell or “bear/hiking bell” (teaching puppy to ring bell to go
potty outdoors) |
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A “stuffed” KONGâ for distractions is encouraged |
Head halters (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations
Gentle Harnessâ) may be
recommended by trainer |
SMALL DOG OR TOY DOG CLASS
For toy puppies 10 weeks of age to all ages (groups are divided according
to play style and safety of puppies.)
Small/toy dog includes, many terrier breeds, pugs, and other dogs when
mature should weigh less than 25 pounds. If
you are in doubt, please call 775-828-0748.
Class size is limited to 12 puppies.
6 class sessions, each session is 1 hour in length.
Puppies learn and practice every session.
All family members are encouraged to attend.
Puppies will learn walking on a leash, sit, down, stays, wait, leave it,
come and some fun things too, such as crawl, shake and how to “catch” a
behavior.
Each class owners are provided written materials and handouts on lessons.
Small Dog or Toy Dog class fees are $130.00 per puppy (Discounts
available for multi-dog households attending the same class.) Class
is held indoors, climate controlled and sanitized concrete floors for the safety
and health of your puppy.
Small Dog or Toy Dog class pre-requisites: Proof
of current vaccinations series. Puppies
do not need to have the entire vaccination series or Rabies vaccinations to
begin kindergarten, however they must have at lest one series and must stay
current in the vaccination series. Vaccinations
must have been administered at least 3 days (78 hrs) prior to beginning Small
Dog or Toy Dog Class. Puppies must
be in good health.
Class requirements:
|
Small, soft treats required
Treat bag or “fanny pack”
is encouraged |
Flat Collar or Harness (no
metal collars) |
|
Toy for play (please no balls, since they roll away from puppies) |
4’ or 6’ Leash (no
metal leash or retractable leashes)
DTBPJ recommends “Rogz for Dogz –
Multi Purpose Lead” â or “Halti
Training Lead” â (two snaps or clips on both ends of
leash) |
|
Mat or towel for puppy to rest on |
Recommend: Small bell or “bear/hiking bell” (teaching puppy to ring bell to go
potty outdoors) |
|
A “stuffed” KONGâ for distractions is encouraged |
Head halters (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations
Gentle Harnessâ) may be
recommended by trainer |
ADOLESCENT DOG 101
For dogs 21 weeks (5 months) to all ages of dogs.
Dogs without prior formal training.
Class size is limited to 10 dogs.
6 class sessions, each session is 1 hour in length.
Dogs learn and practice every session.
All family members are encouraged to attend.
Each class owners are provided written materials and handouts on lessons.
Dogs will learn walking on a leash, sit, down, stays, wait, leave it, come
and some fun things too, such as crawl, shake and how to “catch” a behavior.
Adolescent Dog 101 class fees are $130.00 per dog. (Discounts available for
multi-dog households attending the same class.)
Adolescent Dog 101 class pre-requisites: Proof
of current vaccinations. Dogs and
puppies must be in good health. Dogs
cannot be aggressive to humans or dogs.
Please
note: Should you have a dog that is aggressive and you wish to help your dog
with this behavior problem, please call us about a
private consultation at 775-828-0748.
Class requirements:
|
Small, soft treats required
Treat bag or “fanny pack”
is encouraged |
Flat Collar or Harness (no
metal collars) |
|
Toy for play (please no balls, since they roll away from puppies) |
4’ or 6’ Leash (no
metal leash or retractable leashes)
DTBPJ recommends “Rogz for Dogz –
Multi Purpose Lead” â or “Halti
Training Lead” â (two snaps or clips on both ends of
leash) |
|
Mat or towel for dog to rest on |
Head halters (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations
Gentle Harnessâ) may be
recommended by trainer |
|
A “stuffed” KONGâ for distractions is encouraged |
|
Local Stores to Visit
Scraps Dog Company
Longley West Plaza
7689 S. Virginia Suite P
Reno, NV89511
Tel: 775-853-3647
Scraps Dog Company
Quail Northwest Center
6210 Mae Anne Drive
Reno, NV 89523
Tel: 775-746-4364
Bark Avenue
Plumgate Center
538 W Plumb Lane #E
Reno, NV 89509
Tel: 775-824-3647
Bag of Bones
D'Andrea Marketplace
2888 Vista Blvd
Sparks, NV
Tel: 775-284-3647
Discount Pet & Supplies
520 E. Prater Way
Sparks, NV
Tel: 775-331-5500
