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 Sept/Oct with Robin - FULL

Monday nights Sept/Oct with Robin 

• September 9 @ 5:15 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• September 16 @ 5:15 p.m.
• September 23 @ 5:15 p.m.
• September 30 @ 5:15 p.m.
• October 7 @ 5:15 p.m.
• October 14 @ 5:15 p.m. (Graduation)
• Make-up date, if needed: Monday, October 21 @ 5:15 p.m.

Tuesday nights Oct/Nov with Angela & Lowell - FULL

Sunday nights Nov/Dec with Robin

• November 10 @ 5:15 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• November 17 @ 5:15 p.m.
• November 24 @ 5:15 p.m.
• December 8 @ 5:15 p.m. (NO class December 1 for Thanksgiving week)
• December 15 @ 5:15 p.m.
• December 22 @ 5:15 p.m. (Graduation)
• Make-up date, if needed: Sunday, December 29 @ 5:15 p.m.

Monday nights Nov/Dec with Robin

• November 11 @ 5:15 p.m. (Orientation, online)
• November 18 @ 5:15 p.m.
• November 25 @ 5:15 p.m.
• December 9 @ 5:15 p.m. (NO class December 2 for Thanksgiving week)
• December 16 @ 5:15 p.m.
• December 23 @ 5:15 p.m. (Graduation)
• Make-up date, if needed: Monday, December 30 @ 5:15 p.m.

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.
• Students are not permitted to attend if they have any COVID-like symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Online content (videos, handouts) will be available if you are unable to attend due to illness/exposure.
• Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully; class registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Instructors: 

• Angela & Lowell
• Laura
• Samantha
• Adrienne
• Robin