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Puppy Headstart

Early Learning to Promote Socialization and Good Behavior
 

 

Now that your new puppy is home and settling into family life, we'd like to help you establish a good relationship with your new addition. We offer a puppy socialization program for new puppy's and their family and friends.

Class is 1/2 hour in length and is free with enrollment in our Polite Puppy Class!

Your puppy will gain valuable socialization experiences around other puppies and people. Each week we will work on a variety of exercises which may include; Pass the Puppy, Handling Exercises, Play Sessions, Fun Games, Introduction to New Experiences, etc.

Could you use tips on potty training, crate training, grooming advice, or techniques for dealing with your puppy's nipping? We have the expertise to address these issues.

Your puppy can attend Puppy Headstart from as early as 8 weeks of age up until 16 weeks of age, and they will move into our Polite Puppy class once the next one begins.

Not sure if your puppy should begin classes at this young of an age? Please read the article: "Puppy Vaccination and Socialization Should Go Together" by Dr. Robert K. Anderson.

All members of the puppy's family are encouraged to attend these classes (including children 3 years of age and older). Singles are encouraged to bring a friend to help socialize puppies to all ages, sizes and genders.

To register for this class please send in your registration form along with your check for Polite Puppy. Just place a check mark next to Puppy Headstart if you are planning on attending.

You can also contact Laura at 734-437-0148 or e-mail laura@positiveway.us to let us know you are coming! Vaccine records are required and are to include your puppies 1st series of vaccines; DHPP and Bordetella.

We look forward to having your puppy join us at Puppy Headstart!

 
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We provide group classes as well as private instruction. The focus is on teaching you to teach your dog using positive reinforcement/clicker training techniques. We are dedicated to helping your dog to become a polite member of your family. A dog that you will be proud to call your own!

Benefits include:

  • Professional, friendly instruction
  • Small class size
  • Training can begin at 8 weeks
  • Family participation encouraged
  • Handouts provided
  • Instructors continually further their education through seminars as well as through books and videos

To sign up for a class:
1. Print out Enrollment Form
2. Make a copy of your dogs current vaccine records
3. Mail both with check to:
Carolyn DeFiore
P.O. Box 315
Belleville, MI 48112

Dog's must have up-to-date vaccinations
(DHLPP, Rabies & Bordetella)
If you do not send your dogs current vaccine records at time of enrollment please bring them first night of class.

For questions on group classes please contact Carolyn DeFiore at 734-699-9925 or e-mail dogclassinfo@aol.com

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