Puppy Classes meet for 50 minutes once a week for 6 weeks and are for dogs 4 months and under.
Our experienced instructors make training your dog a fun and rewarding experience for people AND dogs! In this class, we will work on building the foundation for handler focus, coming when called and loose leash walking. We will also work on providing positive socialization experiences with novel objects, spaces, people, and other puppies. Each week we will allow time to discuss and offer support on common training challenges such as potty training, chewing, mouthing, and exuberant or fearful behaviors.
To prepare you and your dog for class, please complete the following steps before the first class:
- Watch the WHS Manners Class Introduction Video (16 min): CLICK HERE
- Watch the WHS Trade Game Video (11 min): CLICK HERE
Class requirements:
Vaccinations: All puppies need to be current on Distemper and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines before the first class. Be sure to bring your dog’s vaccination records with you to the first class! Please check your records because even if you adopted from us, you may not have all the vaccinations needed for class. Dogs will not be able to participate in class without proper vaccination records – no exceptions.
Social dogs only, please! Dogs that have shown any prior aggression to other dogs or people are NOT allowed in the group class setting under any circumstances (including if you already paid for the class). Aggression cannot be addressed in this venue; you will not get the attention you deserve and it puts others at risk. Please click here to learn more about private training options to get the best behavior treatment for your companion. If you are uncertain whether our classes will meet your expectations, you are welcome to sit in on a class (without your dog) before you pay. Just give us a call – 414-431-6173!
Limit attendees: Two adults per dog may attend class (we will send you home with handouts for each exercise and email video links as needed for additional support).
Attendence required at first class: If you miss the first class you will not be able to continue. The foundation is laid in class one for this six-week course and therefore must be attended in order to continue class.
Questions? Uncertain if this class will meet your expectations? Please reach out to Samantha Steinbring at sstein@wihumane.org.
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
If you decide not to attend after registering, your payment will be used as a donation to WHS.