Puppy and Dog Classes in Alburtis, PA
Looking for effective Puppy and Dog Classes in Alburtis, PA? We offer small, personalized training that helps you build a strong, positive relationship with your furry friend. Our focus is on creating well-behaved companions, ensuring a happy and peaceful home for both you and your dogs. Let’s work together to unlock your dog’s full potential!
Puppy Classes- 8 Weeks
Thursday May 1, 2025 6PM and
Saturday May 3, 2025 10AM
The early experiences of young puppies significantly influence their future behavior. Our training program utilizes scientifically validated positive reinforcement methods to foster effective communication and establish a strong foundation for your dog’s development. This eight-week course is designed to equip puppies with essential skills for becoming well-adjusted family members, emphasizing socialization, manners, and confidence-building.
This class is open to puppies who have had their second round of shots and are under 6 months old.
We will work on:
- Correctly using the clicker.
- Strong name awareness.
- Potty Training
- Being comfortable with being handled.
- Take it and Leave it.
- Focus
- Commands like Sit, Lie, and Come
- Handling mouthing
- Beginner Leash walking
- Jumping up
- Puppy Playtime
- Following a lure
- Place Training
Starting May 1, 2025 7:15PM
Beginner Dog and Puppy Classes- 7 Weeks
Think your dog’s too old to learn new tricks? Think again. This isn’t just another obedience class; it’s a seven-week journey to forge a deeper connection with your canine companion. Whether you’ve just decided to get training, refining existing skills or navigating the complexities of a recent adult rescue, this course offers the tools to bridge the communication gap.
- Correctly using the clicker.
- Strong name awareness.
- Basic skills like sit, lie and come when called.
- Leave it, Settle, Stay
- Loose Leash walking with distractions and focus
- Greeting People and Dogs on Leash
- Focusing on the handler during distractions
- Stronger Leash Walking Skills
- Placement Training
- Come When Called
This is for puppies 6 months and older as well as adult dogs.
Intermediate Dog Classes- 7 Weeks
May 3, 2025 11:15AM
Building on our Puppy or Beginner dog courses, our Intermediate class prepares your dog for success in diverse environments. This course focuses on applying learned skills to real-life scenarios.
We’ll refine obedience under distractions, enhance leash control in crowded areas, strengthen reliable recall, and improve impulse control. Prepare your dog for any situation and solidify your bond!
This course is for dogs over 6 months old and is also a prerequisite for advanced training. You must have taken our Puppy or Beginner’s class or have been in another trainer’s beginner’s courses.
We will work on:
- Refining known commands (sit, down, stay, come) with added duration, distance, and distractions, as required for the CGC test.
- Mastering polite leash walking, including navigating crowds and passing other dogs calmly.
- Accepting a stranger to hold the leash
- Ensuring comfort with basic grooming and handling (Appearance & Grooming test item).
- Developing reliable reactions to distractions and startling noises.
- Preparing for supervised separation from the handler.
- AKC CGC Test
