Expecting a new puppy to come home soon or just got a new puppy?
Give your puppy a head start…
Your puppy’s first lessons are important ones. He has to learn to love the whole wide world — and learn how to sit, too. It would also be great if he wouldn’t chew your shoes — or eat your reading glasses.
Puppy classes offer a great way to start
Please do not wait — start your youngster while he is still young — so that he can meet other puppies and people during the critical socialization window of 12-16 weeks of age
Puppy Classes
We are offering three levels of Puppy Class.
- Puppy’s First Class
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
- Intermediate Puppy Class
Age Range for Puppy’s First Class is 10 weeks -6 months. Age range for STAR Puppy Class: 10 weeks – 9 1/2 months of age at start of class.
Vaccination Requirement: One set of puppy shots .
CLASS NAME: PO Puppy’s First Class
Description: Your puppy’s first lessons are important ones. He has to learn to love the whole wide world – and learn how to sit, too! It would also be great if he wouldn’t chew your shoes or eat your reading classes. Socialization, housebreaking fundamentals, introduction to crate training, and five basic commands that could save your puppy’s life. Please do not wait to start to train your puppy. Training should start as soon as your puppy comes home with you.. Start your youngster while he is still young so he can meet other puppies and people during the critical socialization window of 12-16 weeks of age. Not eligible for a S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate.
Prerequisites: Age Range for Puppy’s First Class is 10 weeks -6 months. One set of puppy shots
What to Bring: Lots of GREAT small treats! String cheese, hot dogs, boiled chicken. 6’ leash and regular collar.
| Class Name | Meets | Instructor | Click Button to Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO Puppy’s First Class (8190) | Friday 1:00 pm 1/17-3/7/25 No class: 1/24/25 and 2/21/25 | Patty Armfield | |
CLASS NAME: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
Description: Join us for this fast-paced combination of basic obedience, socialization, and confidence-building exercises. Puppies who attend all six classes are eligible for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate. NO MAKE UP CLASSES will be offered — please plan to attend all six classes if you are interested in obtaining the certificate.
Prerequisites: Age range for S.T.A.R. Puppy Class: 10 weeks – 9 1/2 months of age at start of class. One set of puppy shots.
What to Bring: Please bring 30-50 training treats (no biscuits or kibble), a 5-6 foot leash, and your vaccination records. Puppies under 15 pounds may wear a harness. All other puppies need to wear a buckle or a martingale collar. Do not feed your puppy dinner before class. A hungry puppy is a motivated puppy. Wear shoes you can walk and run in – NO FLIP FLOPS.
You must attend all six weeks of S.T.A.R. Puppy Class to be eligible for the AKC STAR Puppy certificate. NO MAKE UP CLASSES will be offered
| Class Name | Meets | Instructor | Click Button to Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO AKC Star Puppy (7564) | Mondays 10/28-12/9/24 at 6:00 pm No Class 11/11/24 | Angel Andrews | Registration closed |
| PO AKC Star Puppy (8193) | Mondays 6:00 pm 1/13-2/17/2025 | Angel Andrews | |
| PO AKC Star Puppy (8194) | Mondays 7:15 pm 1/13-2/17/2025 | Angel Andrews | |
| PO AKC Star Puppy | Mondays 6:00 pm 3/3-4/7/25 | Angel Andrews | Registration opens 6 wks before 1st class |
| PO AKC Star Puppy | Mondays 7:15 pm 3/3-4/7/25 | Angel Andrews | Registration opens 6 wks before 1st class |
Class Name: PO Intermediate Puppy Class
Description: Intermediate Puppy is for puppies who have graduated from a puppy class.
This class provides additional preparation for the Basic Obedience class. There will be games and exercises to build confidence and coordination in the puppies, as well as introduce the “Leave It”, “Drop”, “Wait” and “Stay” commands. This class will introduce basic tricks, and will also help to increasing the bond between you and your puppy.
Prerequisites: Graduated puppy class.
What to Bring: Please bring lots of high-value SOFT treats (no kibble or crunchy biscuits). You will need a 5”-6” training leash and your vaccination records. Puppies need one set of shots.
Puppies under 15 lbs NEED to be in a harness. All other puppies need to wear a buckle or martingale collar.
Wear shoes you can walk and run in. NO FLIP FLOPS.
| Class Name | Meets | Instructor | Click Button to Register |
| PO Intermediate Puppy (8197) | Wed 7:15 pm 3/5-49/25 | Angel Andrews | Registration opens 6 wks before 1st class |
Upcoming Classes
Registration opens approximately six weeks prior to class start date. Schedule subject to change.
AKC Star Puppy Class
| CLASS | DAY OF WEEK | START DATE | TIME |
| PO AKC Star Puppy | Monday | 6:00 pm | |
| PO AKC Star Puppy | Monday | 7:15 pm | |
| PO AKC Star Puppy | Monday | 6:00 pm |
Intermediate Puppy Class
Registration opens approximately six weeks prior to class start date. Schedule subject to change.
| CLASS | DAY OF WEEK | START DATE | TIME |
| PO Intermediate Puppy | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| PO Intermediate Puppy | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Questions about Puppy Class?
Class Cancellation Policy
Because class size is limited and sufficient time is necessary to contact alternate students, class tuition may only be refunded if notice, in writing or by email, is received seven (7) business days prior to the start date of a class by the instructor or the director.
Class registration closes 24 hours in advance of the class start date. You must pre-register and pay online in order to attend a class. Classes are subject to cancellation or date changes at the discretion of OTCPBC training staff.
OTCPBC does not offer partial refunds, transfers of monies from one class to another, or private instruction in lieu of group classes.