Puppy Class / Beginning Obedience
Expectations:
- Attend all classes.
- Practice daily.
- Come to class prepared.
- Use only humane training methods and tools.
- Discuss concerns and problems with the instructor.
- Keep your dog in good health and well groomed.
- When out in public recognize that you represent Gateway.
- Keep your dog on leash at all times in class or in public unless instructed otherwise.
- Clean up after your dog when out in public, if possible.
- You will not take your dog into public places until given permission to do so by Gateway.
- You understand that the community has a right to expect the dog to be under control.
- You must earn the privilege to wear a Gateway identification vest.
Puppy Class Overview
This class is intended for puppies three to six months of age, socialization will be the main focus. New concepts will be introduced each week over the next seven weeks. This is intended to build with each session and daily practice at home. Depending on the needs and desires of each individual class the following may be taught:
- Socialization
- Games, keeping attention
- Walking on lead
- Sit, down, stand and stay commands
- Recall
- Puppy massage
- Behavioral problems
