Puppy Training & Puppy Socialization

The goal of this fun introductory puppy training course is to both socialize your puppy and show you the proper positive-reinforcement training techniques to ensure a confident, nicely mannered puppy. We will cover sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash and recall (coming when called). You will quickly see your efforts are worthwhile. Regular Puppy Training & Socialization classes are for breeds of any size. The Mighty Might class is for small-breed pups under 20 pounds as an adult.

Puppy Training & Socialization Classes

Class Information & Cost:
• Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
• Beginning August 1st the cost is $115 for six week classes if paid at least one week in advance or $130 if paid the week the class begins.
• Classes for returning students are $110.
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class attendees must attend all six classes in order to receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm title.
• Class size is approximately 8-9.
• Eligibility: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months of age

Puppy Training & Socialization next sessions begin:

• Saturday (7/31) at 1:00 PM with Melody
• MIGHTY MIGHT (small dogs) TBA
• Tuesday (8/31) at 6:30 PM with Sarah

If your puppy has already take a Puppy Training & Socialization class and is looking for the next step, look at AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, Puppy Agility, Beyond the Basics, Canine Good Citizens, Control Unleashed, or Dog Tricks.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm Class!

The S.T.A.R. Puppy class is a perfect next class after Puppy Preschool. You and your puppy can earn an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate by completing all six classes and behaviors. This class is designed to prepare puppies to move into the Canine Good Citizen Prep Class and give your dog the right skills to be a well-behaved puppy. Any puppy under 12 months can attend. We recommend Puppy Training & Socialization class as a pre-requisite

20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy^sm Test

Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility

OWNER & PUPPY BEHAVIORS:

1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend all 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy. (collar tag, etc.)
7. Free of aggression toward people during all 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Training Class

Class Information & Cost:

• Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
• Beginning August 1st the cost is $115 for six week classes if paid at least one week in advance or $130 if paid the week the class begins.
• Classes for returning students are $110.
• All six classes must be attended to earn the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate.
• Class size is approximately 6-8
• Eligibility: Pup-A-Razzi Puppy Training & Socialization class or instructor approval.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Training Class:

 

Beyond The Basics

Are you and your dog or puppy looking forward to having more fun together? Do you need to brush up on some of the skills you learned in your basic dog training class? A dog with training and manners is easier and more fun to take out and about. This six-week class is for dogs who have taken Training Basics or Puppy Training & Socialization (or a similar group class) in the past.

This dog training class, taught in a game format, challenges you and your dog to think outside-the-box, using skills previously learned and then continue to improve upon them. Students will improve basic behaviors learned in Puppy Training & Socialization or Dog Training Basics classes, striving for more reliability and consistency. Students will strive for more reliable sits and downs, more difficult stays, consistent loose leash walking and faster, more focused recalls. We will also be covering some new useful behaviors and providing continued socialization opportunities. Socialization will take place on leash, so this class is NOT appropriate for dogs who cannot interact with other dogs and humans safely.

For a more structured advanced obedience class, check out our Canine Good Citizen Prep Class.

Beyond The Basics

Class Information & Cost:

• Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
• Beginning August 1st the cost is $115 for six week classes if paid at least one week in advance or $130 if paid the week the class begins.
• Classes for returning students are $110.
• Class size is approximately 6-8
• Eligibility: Dogs and puppies over 3 months of age.
• Prerequisite: Puppy Training & Socialization group class or Training Basics group class.

Beyond The Basics next session begins:

• Wednesday (8/18) at 6:30 p.m. with Jennifer Miller

Dog Training Basics

This dog training class focuses on giving you the basics to train your dog through positive reinforcement. Focus is on teaching basic dog obedience commands such as sit, down, stay (sit and down), recall or "come", loose-leash walking, waiting at the door, off, and "leave-it" utilizing treats and praise to help the dogs learn in the fastest and most positive way. If you and your pet attend classes and practice 15 minutes per day at home, your dog should be proficient at basic commands within six weeks.

The methods used in this class include the use of treats, praise and fun to help the dogs (and owners) learn in the fastest and most positive way possible. Mild corrections are used, but most students have their dogs on regular buckle collars. If there is a better management tool for your particular situation, we will suggest it.

Class sizes are small, and folks really get to know each other and their dogs in our friendly, indoor dog training school. Mighty Might classes are for small-breed dogs under 20 pounds as adults. Regular classes are open to dogs of any size.

Dog Training Basics

Class Information & Cost:
• Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
• Beginning August 1st the cost is $115 for six week classes if paid at least one week in advance or $130 if paid the week the class begins.
• Classes for returning students are $110.
• Class size is approximately 7
• Eligibility: Any dog over 6 months old.

Dog Training Basics sessions begin:

• Saturday (7/17) at 11:30 AM With Melody
• Monday (7/19) at 7:00 PM with Tamara
• Wednesday (7/28) at 7:30 PM with Jennifer Miller 
• Tuesday (8/3) at 7:30 MIGHTY MIGHT (small dogs)

If your dog has already take our Training Basics class and is looking for the next step, look at Agility, Beyond the Basics, Canine Good Citizens, Control Unleashed, or Dog Tricks.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Class

The advanced dog training techniques in this six-week class include the every-day good manners we all want our dogs to have. We cover all the areas of good behavior covered in the Canine Good Citizen test offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). This is the third class in our basic dog training section. Any dog, purebred or All-American, can earn a CGC certificate!

The exercises included in this test are wonderful manners which will work well in every day life. For example, your dog should stay quietly by your side while you hold a conversation with another person. (This means he will not jump up!) Sounds great, right?

Canine Good Citizen Prep Classes

Class Information & Cost:
• Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
• Beginning August 1st the cost is $115 for six week classes if paid at least one week in advance or $130 if paid the week the class begins.
• Classes for returning students are $110.
• Class size is approximately 6-8
• Eligibility: Any Previous Pup-A-Razzi class or instructor approval.

Canine Good Citizen Prep next session begins:

• Monday (8/2) at 7:30 PM with Jennifer Miller

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

Pup-A-Razzi offers Canine Good Citizen testing and certification.

Canine Good Citizen Test

Test Cost:
• $10 per dog
• Pre-registration is required. Test limited to 10 dogs.

For more information on the specifics of the test, please feel free to visit the AKC website at www.akc.org.

To reserve a spot for the upcoming test, please use the dog training class sign-up form.

 

I feel so encouraged and confident that the techniques you taught me will be successful. Thank you for your great enthusiasm and patience in teaching Ella and myself. I really appreciate all that you shared & taught. I realize now that I should have taken notes, because you gave me so much information. You are a wonderful trainer! Thanks again." --Linda & Ella