Puppy Preschool

Discover how to provide outlets for normal puppy behavior, minimize potty accidents; and manage, control and prevent inappropriate behavior like jumping, chewing on shoes and other other things, hard mouthing and nipping on hands and legs. In puppy class, we go over the best ways to meet your puppy's basic needs in a way that makes everyone happy!

Appropriate for age: 10 weeks through 6 months

Prerequisites: Must have received minimum 2 rounds of vaccinations before the first in-person class. Age-appropriate distemper (minimum of 2 doses at least 2 weeks apart) and rabies (some puppies may not have received the rabies vaccine yet) vaccinations are required, and vaccination history must be presented to trainer at orientation. Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccines are recommended but not required. You must be able to attend ALL classes and also have access to a computer, Zoom and email.

Behaviors covered: Sit | Down | Stay | Come | Go to your mat | Leave it | Loose-leash walking | Anti-jumping

Fee: $219 (6-session class)

Days and times offered:

• Sunday nights with Robin
• Monday nights with Robin
• Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell 

Upcoming dates:

Sunday nights May/June/July with Robin - FILLED

Monday nights May/June/July with Robin - FILLED 

Tuesday nights June/July with Angela & Lowell - FILLED

Tuesday nights August/September with Angela & Lowell - FILLED

Monday nights August/September with Robin - FILLED

NEW! Sunday nights July/August with Rebecca

• July 20 @ 5:30 p.m. (Orientation, in-person)
• July 27 @ 5:30 p.m.
• August 10 @ 5:30 p.m. (No class August 3)
• August 17 @ 5:30 p.m.
• August 24 @ 5:30 p.m.
• August 31 @ 5:30 p.m. (Graduation)

NEW! Sunday nights September/October with Rebecca

• September 7 @ 5:30 p.m. (Orientation, in-person)
• September 14 @ 5:30 p.m.
• September 21 @ 5:30 p.m. (No class August 3)
• September 28 @ 5:30 p.m.
• October 5 @ 5:30 p.m.
• October 12 @ 5:30 p.m. (Graduation)

Classes full or unavailable? Sign up to be emailed when new dates open! We regret we cannot keep a waitlist. Thank you for understanding!

Please note:

• Classes are a combination of online (Zoom) and in-person. The first class, orientation, will be on Zoom. In-person classes will typically be held indoors at HSHV's Education Center, but may occasionally be outdoors, weather-permitting. You must have access to a computer, Zoom and email.
• Class sizes are limited. Two family members may attend with your dog, though we have a lot of online, supplemental materials to involve other members of your family, too..
• Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully; class registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Instructors: 

• Angela & Lowell
• Robin
• Rebecca