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:
• New Students $120
• Returning Students $110
• 5% early pay discount if paid in full two weeks prior to class start
• Classes are one hour per week for six weeks.
• Class size is approximately 8-9
• Eligibility: Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months of age

Puppy Training & Socialization next sessions begin:

• Saturday (3/13) at 1:00 PM with Jen Keene
• Wednesday (3/17) at 6:30 PM with Jennifer Miller
• Saturday (4/3) at 11:30 AM with Jen Keene
• Monday (4/5) at 6:30 PM with Jennifer Miller
• *MIGHTY MIGHTS* Tuesday (4/6) at 6:30 PM with Jen Keene

If your puppy has already take a Puppy Training & Socialization class and is looking for the next step, look at Puppy Agility, Beyond the Basics, Control Unleashed, or Dog Tricks.

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:
• New Students $120
• Returning Students $110
• 5% early pay discount if paid in full two weeks in advance
• Classes are one hour per week for six weeks.
• 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:

• Monday (4/5) at 7:30 PM 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:
• New Students $120
• Returning Students $110
• 5% early pay discount if paid in full two weeks in advance
• Classes are one hour per week for six weeks.
• Class size is approximately 7
• Eligibility: Any dog over 6 months old.

Dog Training Basics sessions begin:

• Monday (3/8) at 7:00 PM with Tamara
• Wednesday (3/17) at 7:30 PM with Jennifer Miller
• Monday (4/5) at 6:00 PM with Tamara
• *MIGHTY MIGHTS* Tuesday (4/6) at 7:30 PM with Jen Keene

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:
• New Students $120
• Returning Students $110
• 5% early pay discount if paid in full two weeks in advance
• Classes are one hour per week for six weeks.
• Class size is approximately 6-8
• Eligibility: Any Previous Pup-A-Razzi class or instructor approval.

Canine Good Citizen Prep next session begins:

• Sunday (4/11) at 4:00 PM with Lisa Harper

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.