Puppy 1 — Catch-up
About
Missed the age cutoff for Puppy Foundations? No worries! This Catch-Up edition is specially designed for older pups to quickly learn essential behaviors and skills. All breeds welcome!
What you'll learn
Foundational Obedience: Commands like Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Don't Touch.
Management Skills: Techniques for handling, managing biting, and strategies for addressing crying, whining, and crate training challenges.
Focus and Attention: Building attention in daily walks and at home.
Impulse Control: Don’t Touch and other self-control exercises.
Loose-Leash Walking: Learn the basics of leash manners to enjoy stress-free walks.
Behavioral Basics: Anti-jumping and impulse control to cultivate polite manners.
Recall: Begin mastering the absolutely essential Come! command.
Confidence Building: Activities to boost your puppy's confidence in various settings.
What to bring
• Your Dog: They must wear a collar with an ID tag.
• 6-foot Flat Leash: Non-retractable leashes are not allowed.
• Mat or Towel: For your dog to settle on during down times.
• Hands-free Reward Pouch: Also known as a bait bag, for carrying treats and tools.
• Enthusiasm: Bring your energy and readiness to learn!
What pup-parents say
“Fawn is a fabulous dog trainer and clear communicator. We've had our puppy at SmartyPup for both socials and the Puppy 1 – Catch-Up (formerly called PupDog 1) class and are psyched at the positive influence on our dog. The socials have helped her to overcome her timidity, and the class has helped us to train effectively. Fawn is very sensitive to the different needs of different dogs, and managed the diversity in the class exceptionally well.”
Missed the age cutoff for Puppy Foundations? No worries! This Catch-Up edition is specially designed for older pups to quickly learn essential behaviors and skills. All breeds welcome!
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