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“I love hearing how you continue to have a positive impact
on puppy /people relations! Our sweet Sophie continues to
delight us.” ...Karen O’Dougherty, Ashland, Oregon

Puppy Kindergarten Classes

The best time to begin training your puppy is...immediately!According to current research on puppy development, an 8 week old puppy can learn as easily as an adult. In fact, puppies may learn more between the ages of 3 and 16 weeks than in the remaining course of their lives! Puppies are learning sponges and normally adore going to school. Not only do the puppies love it, their owners tell us that puppy class is the highlight of their week. Attending puppy class is one of the best things you can do to facilitate your puppy growing up to his or her full potential as a great dog and your true companion.Chi Chi

What will my puppy learn? Your puppy will learn basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, and come. We will teach the puppies to ring a bell to go outside to do their potty business. Most importantly, your puppy will learn the necessary social skills to interact appropriately with other people and dogs. Proper socialization during puppyhood translates into a well-adjusted adult dog.

What will I learn? You will learn how to train your puppy using primarily positive reinforcement and gentle training techniques. Additionally, you will receive advice and tips on how to housetrain your pup and how to deal with normal puppy behaviors like mouthiness (play biting) and jumping up.

How long will I stay in Puppy Kindergarten? How long you remain in Puppy Kindergarten will depend on how quickly you and your puppy master the Move-Up Skills for that Level and how soon you feel you would like to move on to the next Level. Stay as long as the class remains of value to you and your pup; you might decide to spend your entire two-month Pass in Puppy Kindergarten or you might feel ready to move to a more advanced Level during that Pass as you and your puppy acquire skills. You are welcome to stay in Kindergarten until your puppy reaches the cut-off age of six months. Once your puppy reaches the age limit, you may move your puppy under the same Pass into a Level One or Level Two class depending on your puppy's skill level. 

How many other puppies will there be in the class? Classes are kept small to maximize personal attention. Generally, there are no more than 7 puppies in a class.

How is the class structured? Working one-on-one with your puppy is alternated with group puppy play sessions. Exuberant play, interrupted with frequent calming sessions and obedience training will teach your pup to calm more easily after getting revved up. In addition to interacting with the other puppies in the class, your puppy will be handled by the other puppy owners in the class. Positive interaction with unfamiliar people  in puppyhood results reduces the chance of behavior problems later in life. 

How old should my puppy be? Puppies are accepted between the ages of 9 to 20 weeks by the start of the first class. Your puppy needs to have been at your home for at least two weeks prior to starting class.

What is required in order to enroll in the class? In order to attend class, puppies need to be in good health and current on vaccinations given by a licensed veterinarian. 

When does the next class begin? See Schedule

How much does Puppy Kindergarten cost?  Begin with a two month Training Pass ($160), plus your training text ($22). A $10.00 discount is available for those registering online with our Standard Enrollment package. When your two-month Pass is close to  expiring, you may renew your Pass with a discount and continue through the training Levels until you feel you have reached your goals. 

How do I register? Click here to Register

What is your mailing address?                True Companions Training

2640 E. Barnett Rd. Suite E-319

Medford, OR 97504   

Phone: 541.779.0655 

Puppy Kindergarten