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Your puppy's socialization window is a critical time where long-term learning takes place. It's important to utilize this time to set your puppy up for success.

 

Our fear-free, positive reinforcement classes are designed to ensure you & your puppy can build a trusting relationship & establish strong foundations for continued learning -- from basic life skills to advanced agility it all starts here.

puppy socialization

Key concepts we will cover:

  • Understanding dog body language

  • Cooperative care & handling

  • Puppy Manners

  • Fear prevention & confidence building

  • Enrichment & what that means to your dog

​For puppies age 8 to 12 weeks at first class

Commitment:

4 x 50 minute in-person classes

4 (optional) 60 minute online Zoom sessions

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$140+hst

Investment

Learning happens everywhere, which is why this program includes an online portal to ensure you’re equipped to continue learning outside of class. Pop in to online Zoom office hours offered every week between classes to fine tune exercises or get advice.

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Next class starts

September 26th
Thursdays at 7pm

Enroll 

Classes are limited to 4 puppies 

Your puppy must have had their first set of core vaccinations at least 7-10 days prior to participate in the first class.

Location

The Paw Pad Retreat
1898 St. Margaret's Bay Road, Timberlea, NS

Click here to read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position statement on puppy socialization & why they recommend not holding off on socialization until your puppy is fully vaccinated.

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