Puppy Socialization Classes are always my first recommendation for any puppy 16 weeks of age or younger. Learning how to socialize with their peers paired with positive training techniques helps to ensure your puppy grows up behaviorally sound.
| Puppy Socialization Group Classes | Day Training Class |
Puppy Virtual Support Sessions
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| Description of Service: | Thursday evenings from 6-6:45pm. These session are teaching and learning opportunities for all things puppy. Potty training, crate training, chewing, biting, chasing kids, etc. We also focus some time on early obedience like sit, down, relax on a mat, coming when called, etc. Play and socialization also included. |
This service involves me training your dog for you or coaching you through training your dog. See more detailed information and description on the Adolescent page including training levels. All puppies will start at level 1. |
I teach you how to train your puppy |
| Cost of Service: | $150/5 classes | $850 | $125/hr |
| Required Forms: | Class Registration Form | Day Training Form | Abbreviated Behavioral Consultation Questionnaire |
| Additional Requirements: | Puppies between 8-16 weeks of age can start Open enrollment! This means you can start anytime. No need to wait for a class to begin. Required vaccinations to start: 1 DHPP vaccine (or equivalent) 1 Bordetella vaccine (also called kennel cough) |
$125 virtual goal planning session is required for any non-established client. One time fee. Goal Planning Registration Here |
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| Location: | Location: Magrane Pet Medical Center 3945 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka, IN 46545 |
This service is performed at my facility, in your home or at a public location. |
In your home |
| Hours: | Thursdays 6-6:45pm |
See above link to schedule | Saturday appointments available for $50 additional fee per hour. |
| Sessions: | 15 minutes learning + 15 minutes socialization + 15 minutes obedience | 1hr | 1 hour |
| Skills: | Basic skill introduction and problem solving skills for common puppy struggles. |
Skill set predetermined and agreed upon through written contract | Skill set determined and set based on the age and needs of the puppy |
| Additional Information: | 5 sessions can be done alone, just me and the puppy. Transfer session will be 30 minutes during the 5 class. |
All sessions done with a family member in attendance via a digital device. | |
| Who this is good for: | Every single puppy under 16 weeks of age! | Option is good for: Busy families with little time to devote to training basic manners training Puppies needing extra socialization with other puppies or new situations. |
Option is good for common puppy issues such as potty training, crate training, biting and chewing, fearful behaviors and more. Also good for families with busy schedules. |
| Important: | Absolutely NO choke collars, prong collars, shock collars or other aversive devices are allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS! | ||
| 2023 NO CLASS dates: March 30, April 6, May 11, July 13, November 23, December 21, 28 |
Puppy Socialization Group Classes
Thursday evenings from 6-6:45pm. These session are teaching and learning opportunities for all things puppy. Potty training, crate training, chewing, biting, chasing kids, etc. We also focus some time on early obedience like sit, down, relax on a mat, coming when called, etc.
Play and socialization time also included.
Cost of Service:
$150/5 classes
Required Forms:
Class Registration Form
Additional Requirements:
Puppies between 8-16 weeks of age can start
Open enrollment! This means you can start anytime. No need to wait for a class to begin.
Required vaccinations to start: 1 DHPP vaccine (or equivalent) 1 Bordetella vaccine (also called kennel cough)
Location:
Magrane Pet Medical Center 3945 Edison Lakes Parkway Mishawaka, IN 46545
Hours:
Thursdays 6-6:45pm
Skills:
Basic skill introduction and problem solving skills for common puppy struggles.
Additional Information:
Who is this good for:
Every single puppy under 16 weeks of age!
Important:
Absolutely NO choke collars, prong collars, shock collars or other aversive devices are allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS!
2022 NO CLASS dates:
March 10, April 7, May 19
Day Training
This service involves me training your dog for you. See more detailed information and description on the Adolescent page including training levels. All puppies will start at level 1.
Cost of Service:
$850
Required Forms:
Day Training Form
Additional Requirements:
$125 virtual goal planning session is required for any non-established client. One time fee.
Location:
This service is performed at my facility. You bring the puppy to me and I train the puppy for you.
Hours:
See above link to schedule
Sessions:
4 hours
Skills:
Skill set predetermined and agreed upon through written contract
Additional Information:
5 sessions are done alone, just me and the puppy. Transfer session will be 30 minutes during the 6 class.
Who is this good for:
Option is good for: Busy families with little time to devote to training basic manners training
Puppies needing extra socialization with other puppies or new situations.
Puppy Virtual Support Sessions
I teach you how to train your puppy
Cost of Service:
$125/hr
Required Forms:
Abbreviated Behavioral Consultation Questionnaire
Additional Requirements:
Location:
In your home
Hours:
Saturday appointments available for $50 additional fee per hour.
Session:
1 hour
Skills:
Skill set determined and set based on the age and needs of the puppy
Additional Information:
All sessions done with a family member in attendance via a digital device.
Who is this good for:
Option is good for common puppy issues such as potty training, crate training, biting and chewing, fearful behaviors and more. Also good for families with busy schedules.