Puppy Classes

(10 weeks-6 months)

Puppy Classes (10 weeks-6 months) in the Greater Houston Area

Puppy Start Right Class

Puppy Start Right Class

For puppies 9-14 weeks of age at the puppy’s start date. A four week socialization class with weekly homework and online video resources. The class is ongoing which means you can begin as soon as your puppy is able. The class is four consecutive weeks beginning at your first class.

The focus of the class is building a solid foundation for a well socialized adult dog who adjusts well to changes and new experiences. We cover potty training, play biting/mouthing and chewing. To help your puppy handle vet visits easily as an adult, we work each week on handling exercises with mock vet examinations and teach your puppy how to willingly get on and off of the scale. We practice exercises that work towards preventing behavioral problems such as resource guarding, separation anxiety, restraint and handling issues and many other behavioral problems. We also start laying a foundation for obedience behaviors, we teach sit, down, come, leave it, walking on leash, drop it and jumping up.

Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Puppy class is the single most important thing you can do to help your puppy reach his full potential.

Monday Classes – Lake Olympia Animal Hospital

7:00-8:00pm

Lake Olympia Animal Hospital (20413 University Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459)

Ongoing Class (4 consecutive weeks): $195

Thursday Classes – Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital

7:00-8:00pm

Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital (2715 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77005)

Ongoing Class (4 consecutive weeks): $195

Bandit’s behavior improved significantly after doing the Puppy Start Right class! After class, being able to use commands such as drop it, leave it, sit etc have really been helpful!

– Ashley Cochran

Puppy Preschool

Puppy Preschool

This is a training program where you leave your puppies (6 months and younger) with us for a day of training and socialization. This is a great option for clients with a busy life who want to make sure their puppy receives the socialization that is needed at this age and as a supplemental resource to go along with in-home private lessons or the Puppy Start Right group class. This option is only available for clients who are working with us either in group classes or private lessons.

What we work on:

  • Short Playtimes with other puppies (monitored by a trainer to help the puppies learn proper social skills around other dogs).
  • Exposure to a grooming environment.
  • Exposure to grooming experiences: bath tub, grooming table, nail trims, brushing, etc.
  • Exposure to new sights, sounds, smells, people, and other dogs in a controlled and calm setting.
  • Getting used to loading in and out of a vehicle.
  • Car manners.
  • Building confidence by going with a person other than the owner.
  • Occasional Socialization Trips to dog friendly public places such as Sugar Land Town Square.
  • Confidence building.
  • Basic command practice in public settings. (sit, down, walking on leash)
  • Learning to pass other people and dogs on leash.
  • Good social etiquette.

Wednesday Classes – Kreativ Pet Klips

9:00am-4:30pm

Kreativ Pet Klips (2600 Cordes Dr. A-1 Sugar Land, TX 77479)

Single Day – $110
3 Day Package – $315
5 Day Package – $495
Basic Obedience Class

Basic Obedience Class

5 week group class working on sit, down, stay, leave it, coming when called, loose-leash walking, wait, go to a bed and polite greetings (not jumping up). This class is for dogs that are 4 months or older and are comfortable being around other dogs and people while on leash (i.e. dogs who do not bark obsessively at other dogs/people while on leash or are aggressive towards other dogs or people).

Weekday Evenings – Lake Olympia Animal Hospital

7:00-8:00pm

Lake Olympia Animal Hospital (20413 University Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459)

5 Week Class: $235

Weekday Evenings – Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital

7:00-8:00pm

Bissonnet Veterinary Hospital (2715 Bissonnet St. Houston, TX 77005)
5 Week Class: $235
The experience was excellent and the most beneficial aspect is it lays a good foundation for the pup and as the owner it taught me the right things to do and work on.

– Howard

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