9 total instruction hours.

 Tuesdays for 7 weeks.

Week 1: NO DOGS. Orientation, 6-9p.

Week 2-7: With dogs for 1 hour at your selected class time (6p OR 7:15p).

The Elite Puppy program is a specialized curriculum tailored exclusively for puppies participating in The Thinking K9 programs.

This class integrates the comprehensive aspects of the puppy-raising experience, allocating time to Obedience Training, Confidence Development, Socialization, and Owner Education.

It is specifically designed for puppies aged 2 to 5 months and serves as an optimal preparatory phase for Puppy University.

• • Potty training.
  • Rocket recalls; Coming when called, the FIRST time!)
  • Handling exercises to help veterinary care, emergency treatments, and general handling.
  • Nail trims RIGHT IN CLASS!
  • Obedience not limited to heeling/sits/downs/stays, etc.
  • Dog-to-dog socialization.
  • Environmental socialization.
  • Barking preventatives & management.
  • Teaching an off switch with condition relaxation techniques.
  • Mouthing.
  • Crate Training and crate games in class!
  • How to avoid separation anxiety, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding, aggression, & more.
  • Managing multi-dog, cat, and child households.