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Puppy I
Puppy I is for puppies between 12-18 weeks (85-126 days) old on the first day of class.
$249 for 5 weekly 50-minute sessions. For the best value and education, sign up for a Puppy Training Bundle and save up to $100.
Puppy Training I is all about laying the foundation of basic training and socialization so that your pup grows into a happy, friendly, well-behaved dog.
In Puppy I your pup will get ample opportunities to play off-leash with other pups so that your pup can learn how to play nicely and safely with other dogs. Off-leash play is an essential part of a puppy's development and your SIRIUS instructor will help your pup get the feedback and experience they need to get along well with other dogs.
Your pup will also get the chance to meet new and unfamiliar people, which is even more important than socialization with other puppies. Your pup needs to meet over 100 people in the coming weeks and your SIRIUS class is a wonderful place to start.
In Puppy I you’ll also learn how to use a food lure to get your dog to perform specific behaviors, such as Come, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Follow, Off (aka Leave It), Take it, Thank You (aka Release). We’ll show you how to integrate training into play to make it fun, as well as how to start phasing out food lures so your pup will eventually follow your instructions even when you don’t have food in your hand.
At this age, your pup is capable of learning a lot, and the more you practice at home, the more they will learn. That’s why all Puppy I students get instant access to a comprehensive collection of online puppy training videos, as well as access to a puppy expert who can answer your questions outside of class.
Once you’ve completed Puppy I it’s essential that you continue with training and socialization throughout adolescence. Puppy Training II makes it easy to keep your pup socialized and attentive, even as you confront the many challenges of adolescence!
Age: On the start date of class, pups must be between 12-18 weeks (85-126 days) old.
Vaccination: As per the Guidelines of the AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior), we REQUIRE a minimum of ONE set of vaccines (including Distemper and Parvo) at least 7 days prior to the first class, and a first deworming. Puppies are also required to remain up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class. Please bring proof of vaccination to your first class. We reserve the right to check vaccination records and puppies who do not have the proper documentation may not be allowed to participate.
To maximize your pup's protection we STRONGLY ADVISE that your puppy has TWO sets of vaccinations given at least 2 weeks apart — with both vaccines administered after 8 weeks of age and the second vaccination given at least 7 days prior to the start-date of class, i.e., vaccines at 9 and 11, or 8 and 10 weeks to start class at 12 weeks of age.
To minimize the risk of infection for your puppy and the other puppies in class, we ask that you try to keep your pup off the ground in public areas and avoid letting your pup meet unknown or unvaccinated puppies or dogs, until one week after your pup's second set of vaccines.
Handlers: We require at least one adult per enrolled puppy. We encourage the whole family to attend the class together but if children are three years or younger, a second adult must be present.
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