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:  For all classes, must have access to a computer, the Internet, Zoom and email. For in-person classes, 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. 

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:

• Sundays at 5:15 p.m. with Robin
• Mondays at 5:15 p.m. with Robin
• Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell 

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday nights Oct/Nov with Angela & Lowell

• Tuesday, October 6 @ 6:30 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• Tuesday, October 13 @ 6:30 p.m. (No class October 20)
• Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 3 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 17 @ 6:30 p.m. (Graduation
• (Make-up date, if needed due to instructors’ having to cancel class – Tuesday, November 24 @ 6:30 p.m.)

Sunday nights Oct/Nov with Robin

• Sunday, October 18 @ 5:15 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• Sunday, October 25 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Sunday, November 1 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Sunday, November 8 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Sunday, November 15 @ 5:15 p.m. 
• Sunday, November 22 @ 5:15 p.m. (Graduation)
• (Make-up date, if needed due to instructors’ having to cancel class – Sunday, November 29 @ 5:15 p.m.)

Monday nights Oct/Nov with Robin

• Monday, October 19 @ 5:15 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• Monday, October 26 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Monday, November 2 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Monday, November 9 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Monday, November 16 @ 5:15 p.m.
• Monday, November 23 @ 5:15 p.m. (Graduation)
• (Make-up date, if needed due to instructors’ having to cancel class – Monday, November 30 @ 5:15 p.m.)

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

Please note:

• Classes may be a combination of online (Zoom) and in-person. Depending on the instructor, orientation may be in-person or online (via Zoom or Google Meet). 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. For the sake of all students and to preserve the learning environment, we ask that the number of humans be limited to 3 per dog, and all must be over the age of 12 and respectful of others.
• Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully; class registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Instructors: 

• Angela & Lowell
• Robin
• Rebecca