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Puppy Training I (In-Person)

Location: 
Berkeley
Live Oak Park, Creekside Room
1301 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
Trainer: 
Leanne Neufeld
Price: 
$300.00
Dates: 
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Thursday, July 21, 2022
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Time of day: 
7:00pm (PST)
Day of week: 
Thursday

Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies between 8-12 weeks (56-84 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.

Puppy Kindergarten is all about making sure that you and your pup begin their socialization and education as soon as possible. The sooner you start, the easier and more effective training will be.

When you sign up for Puppy Kindergarten, you get instant access to a comprehensive collection of on-demand online puppy training videos, plus an expert trainer to answer your questions about housetraining, puppy biting, chewing, or separation anxiety, so you can begin training at home right away.

In class, you’ll learn how to socialize your pup, so they develop a confident and friendly temperament. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of raising a puppy, but it is easy to neglect because most puppies already seem friendly and confident. However, without sufficient proactive socialization with unfamiliar people and dogs, many pups become increasingly wary and fearful of unfamiliar people and unfamiliar dogs as they grow older.

Also, you'll begin learning how to use Lure Reward Training to start teaching your pup to perform useful behaviors on cue, such as Come, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Off (leave it), Take It, and Thank you (release) by using food lures and food rewards.

At this young age, the most important aspect of Puppy Kindergarten is having a good time together and building confidence (for your pup and you!). You'll learn how to communicate with your pup, reinforce the behaviors you like, and redirect the behaviors you don’t, all under the supervision of an experienced puppy trainer who can answer your questions, troubleshoot your training techniques and alert you to any problems or issues.

Of course, Puppy Kindergarten is just the beginning. When your pup is 12-18 weeks, you’ll want to continue with Puppy Training I — where the fun continues as your pup learns to play nicely with other pups, to listen to your instructions and do what you ask, even without the continued need for food lures or food rewards.

Requirements: 

Age: 8-12 weeks (56-84 days) old on the first day of class.

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 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.

$249 for 5 weekly 50-minute sessions.
Give your pup the best education possible and save up to $100 with a Puppy Training Bundle.

Puppy I is for puppies between 12-18 weeks (85-126 days) old on the first day of class.

Puppy I is offered with a rolling enrollment system so you can start training your pup ASAP and so your pup can benefit from meeting more people and puppies.

PUPPY I CURRICULUM

In your SIRIUS Puppy I class, you will learn how to teach your pup the essential skills that every pet dog needs to learn:

  • Basic Positions: Sit, Down, Stand & Stay
  • Come when Called, Follow & Heel
  • Shush (Stop Barking) & Settle Down
  • Off, Take It & Thank You (Drop It)

You'll learn how to teach your pup these skills, as well as how to motivate your pup so they WANT to listen to you and do what you ask, even when they are off-leash, at a distance, or engaged/distracted by something else!

You will also learn how to prevent and resolve the most common unwanted puppy behaviors:

  • Fearfulness, Anxiety, Reactivity & Biting
  • Excessive Barking and Crying
  • Destructive Chewing & Potty Accidents
  • Guarding Valued Objects, Running Away & Playing Keep Away
  • Jumping Up, Hyperactivity, & Excessively Rowdy Play

You’ll also receive an unbeatable collection of resources to support your training at home:

  • Two downloadable books by our founder, Dr. Ian Dunbar
  • Three months of access to our library of online courses, including our comprehensive, self-paced Essential Puppy Training Course
  • Weekly live, Zoom Q&A sessions and a private forum for students run by our Training Director, Kelly Dunbar 

These resources make it easy for you to practice at home, troubleshoot when you run into questions or problems, and get the most out of your time in class. There is no puppy training school in the world that provides anything that compares to the resources you receive when you enroll in a SIRIUS Class!

Requirements: 

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.

$249 for 5 weekly 50-minute sessions.
Give your pup the best education possible and save up to $100 with a Puppy Training Bundle.

For puppies under 8 months old. This class is $249 for 5 sessions total. Each session is approximately 50 minutes and takes place in-person.

PUPPY TRAINING II CURRICULUM

Early puppy training is as easy as it is enjoyable. Much more challenging though, is to ensure that your puppy maintains bite inhibition, remains socialized and friendly to other dogs and people, and continues to pay heed to your instructions while working through adolescence. 

Training focuses on proofing verbal control without the need for food lures or rewards, or any other training tools. Exercises include distance sits in play (for the home, yard, dog parks and off-leash walks), settle down, rock-solid stays, and both off-leash and on-leash walking and heeling. Puppy II will help you teach your adolescent pup to be calm, attentive and responsive and to respond quickly, willingly and happily, especially when distracted, off-leash, and at a distance.

When you sign up for an In-Person Puppy Training II class, you get a series of 5 in-person classes with a skilled SIRIUS Puppy Training Instructor who will guide you and a handful of classmates through the journey of raising and training your puppies. 

You will get an opportunity to celebrate and solidify your pup’s training in an exciting and distracting environment that is also safe and secure, while simultaneously socializing your pup to new people and puppies. Your instructor will work directly with you and your pup to help you fine-tune your technique and improve your timing and positioning.

As a SIRIUS Puppy II student you will get another 3 months of access to the Essential Puppy Training Course, and Premium Puppy Training Support so you have the guidance and support you need to practice your training at home.

Requirements: 

Prerequisite: Must have completed a SIRIUS Puppy Training I within the last 4 months. If your dog is older than 18 weeks old and has not completed Puppy Training I, please start with Dog Training I.

Age: Under 8 months old.

Vaccine: For Puppy II we require puppies to have their rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP vaccine. 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.

$249 for 5 weekly 50-minute sessions.
For dogs 18 weeks (127 days) or older on the first day of class.

DOG TRAINING I CURRICULUM (Most Dog Training I classes will address the following topics)

Off/Leave It
Come and Follow
Sit, Down, Stand, and Stay
Go To Your Bed and Settle Down
Take It (Take food and toys gently)
Thank You (Release an object)
Heeling and Loose-Leash Walking
Polite Greetings (Not jumping up when meeting people)

All SIRIUS Dog Training classes include 3 months of access to the Top Dog Academy at no extra cost.

The Top Dog Academy is our unparalleled collection of dog training resources that includes over 100 hours of videos, plus ebooks, podcasts, worksheets, and more, with specific sections for resolving all of the most common dog behavior problems. Your 6-month membership is a value of $60 by itself, and will provide you with invaluable support that you can refer to at your convenience.

Requirements: 

Age: For dogs 18 weeks (127 days) or older on the first day of class.

Temperament: Dogs must be comfortable being around other dogs and people. Excited and playful behavior is cool; but dogs who are fearful or reactive, or who bark excessively in a manner that is uncontrollable or disruptive should instead look into private lessons with an experienced dog trainer first.

Vaccine: For Dog Training I we require dogs to have their rabies vaccine and up-to-date DHLPP/DHPP vaccine. 

Handlers: We require at least one adult per enrolled dog. 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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