Puppy Classes
Puppy Kindergarten
If you just welcomed a new puppy into your family, you've come to the right place! Puppy Kindergarten gives pups between eight (8) and twenty (20) weeks a fun, structured start. Over five weeks, we teach crate games, potty training, and foundation skills like name recognition, touch, and sit. We also tackle common challenges such as chewing, jumping, and leash pulling. Finally, we'll help your puppy gain confidence by exploring new noises, objects, and surfaces so they can step out into the world with curiosity instead of anxiety.
Prerequisite:
Make sure your puppy has received the first two rounds of vaccines - including Parvo, Distemper, and Bordetella - before coming to class. Puppies between eight and twenty weeks old (about 2-5 months) are welcome. You can sign up for Puppy Kindergarten without attending an Orientation.
You are NOT required to take Orientation if you are signing up for Puppy Kindergarten!
Price:
The five-week class costs $255 and meets once a week for 55 minutes. Your registration also includes a puppy starter kit with everything you need to begin the class.
Week one of Puppy Kindergarten is a humans-only class. Please leave your pups at home!
Performance Puppy
Most of our sports classes focus on adult dogs, but we believe puppies deserve to have fun too! Puppy Sport classes give your puppy a chance to play, build confidence, and strengthen your bond while exploring dog sports at an age-appropriate level. In Puppy Performance, we introduce foundational skills that translate to sports like agility and rally, as well as other important skills your puppy will use throughtout life.
Prerequisite:
Enroll your dog younger than eight months and complete orientation before the first class. You don't need to take Puppy Kindergarten before joining this class.
Price:
This four week class cost $170 and meets once a week for 55 minutes.
The Puppy Package
Our Puppy Package is the most popular choice for new puppy parents because it gives you everything you need for a great start with your pup. The package includes three core classes, Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, and Advanced Manners, plus a 30 minute private lesson. You can use the private session to make up a missed class or to work through specific questions or challenges. We recommend scheduling the private lesson after you complete Puppy Kindergarten, since that class already covers many common puppy questions.
You are not required to take Orientation if you are signing up for The Puppy Package!
Price:
The package cost $725 and includes
- One - 5 week group class (Puppy Kindergarten)
- Two - 6 week group classes (Basic and Advanced Manners)
- One - 30-minute private (Class make-up or Private)
- Puppy Starter Kit - Treat Pouch w/belt, Clicker w/armband, 3 bags of treats (low, medium & high value), a chew and poop bags.
Before enrolling in a Puppy Kindergarten class, you will need to purchase either the Puppy Package or Puppy Kindergarten (Click on one of the buttons below). Once purchased, return here to enroll.
Puppy Sports classes can be paid for through the enroll button.
Frequently Asked Questions:
I'm having trouble registering online. Why can't I enroll?
You will need to purchase either the Puppy Kindergarten or Puppy Package BEFORE you can enroll in the class.
What do I need to start class?
Your puppy needs a minimum of 2 sets of vaccinations before you can attend a group class. Please bring your pup's vaccination records to your first class or send them ahead of time. Puppies must have at least 2 rounds of Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella.
Vaccination records can be sent to our email, in**@********************er.com, or text to 817-741-3647.
What do I need to bring to class?
Week 1 is humans-only, be sure to leave your pup at home but please bring their vaccination records or send them ahead of time. From week 2 forward, your puppy should have on a flat collar or a harness with a 6′ leash. You will also need a bag of small treats, a clicker, and a treat pouch- all of these are provided as part of the Puppy Starter Kit that you'll receive at your first class! We recommend bringing doggy bags in case your dog needs to do his business. If you forget them, we do keep those handy at our doggy station near the grass area.
Should I take Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners?
If your puppy is 5 months or younger on the class start date, you should enroll into a puppy class first. If your puppy is over 5 months old when the class begins, you should start with Basic Manners.
Can more than one person come?
Of course! If you bring children under the age of 12, we recommend bringing something to keep them occupied.
Do I need to enroll online or can I sign up and pay when the class starts?
Please sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot. If you prefer not to pay online, you can also register over the phone or in person during our regular business hours. Our classes typically fill up and we can not guarantee that there will be space available on the day the class starts.
I have two puppies! Can they both come to class? Do you have multi-dog discounts?
We require dogs from the same household to be in separate classes- just like kids, they get easily distracted by what their sibling is doing across the room! There are enough distractions in a puppy class without the added difficulty of other four-legged family members. We do not offer multi-dog discounts.
I missed a class, what should I do to make it up?
Classes are cumulative, so if you are absent we strongly suggest you schedule a makeup lesson. Makeup lessons are 30-minute private sessions to get you caught up with the rest of class and are discounted at $40. Please contact us to schedule a makeup lesson.
What's your return/cancellation/refund policy?
Group classes are non-refundable and non-transferable 7 days prior to the start of class. Absolutely no refunds or transfers will be allowed less than one week before the start date. Any purchase of a service expires 3 months from the date of purchase. All services in the Puppy Package expire 6 months from the date of purchase.
All of our policies are outlined on our Terms, Conditions, and Policies page. Cancellation policies are also included in the confirmation email you receive when booking a class or appointment.