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Class Format
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).
Description
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.
Topics
- 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.
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Terry Zahn
First off let me say that I cannot say enough about the experience my pup Myka and I have had here. It’s like trying to describe the Grand Canyon…. You have to experience it to appreciate it. Dedicated, professional, knowledgeable, sincere, caring, fun and respectful. My concept of training with a dog has completely...
MC Countess of Falkenstein
TTK9-it’s worth every penny I travel several times a week with my two boys to TTK9. One of the two is my three year old service dog, the other our new puppy that’s just over a year old now. Our commuting time, depending on traffic and weather conditions minimum of 50 minutes one way,...
John Jones
My two German Shepherds and I have been attending Classes at the Thinking K9 since she opened her doors. I am very happy with Barb’s positive reinforcement approach to dog training. This has been very effective and when practiced as Barb instructs, your dog will learn quickly as well as the bond you have with...