Puppy Class

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 NameMeetsInstructorClick Button to Register
PO Puppy’s First Class (7646)Saturdays, 3/9-4/13/24 at 10:15 am.Patty Armfield and Lynda BowesRegistration closed
Class meets for six weeks for an hour. Cost: $109 (20% discount for members who worked 20 volunteer hours within the last 12 months).

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 NameMeetsInstructorClick Button to Register
PO AKC Star Puppy (7554)Mondays 2/26-4/1/24 at 6:00 pm Angel AndrewsRegistration closed
PO AKC Star Puppy (7555)Mondays 2/26-4/1/24 at 7:15 pmAngel AndrewsRegistration closed
PO AKC Star Puppy (7556)Mondays 4/15-5/20/24 at 6:00 pmAngel Andrews
PO AKC Star Puppy (7557)Mondays 4/15-5/20/24 at 7:15 pmAngel Andrews
Class meets for six weeks for an hour. Cost: $109 (20% discount for members who worked 20 volunteer hours within the last 12 months).

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 NameMeetsInstructorClick Button to Register
PO Intermediate Puppy (7599)Wednesdays 2/21-3/20/24 at 7:15 pmAngel AndrewsRegistration Closed
PO Intermediate Puppy (7600)Saturdays 5/4/-6/1/24 at 9:00 amAngel AndrewsRegistration opens 6 wks before 1st class
PO Intermediate PuppyTBDTBDRegistration opens 6 wks before 1st class
Class meets for five weeks for an hour. Cost: $109 (20% discount for members who worked 20 volunteers hours in the last 12 months).

Upcoming Classes

Registration opens approximately six weeks prior to class start date. Schedule subject to change.

AKC Star Puppy Class

CLASSDAY OF WEEKSTART DATETIME
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday4/15/246:00 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday4/15/247:15 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday6/3/246:00 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday6/3/247:15 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday7/22/246:00 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday7/22/247:15 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday9/9/20246:00 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday9/9/20247:15 pm
PO AKC Star Puppy Monday10/28/246:00 pm

Intermediate Puppy Class

Registration opens approximately six weeks prior to class start date. Schedule subject to change.

CLASSDAY OF WEEKSTART DATETIME
PO Intermediate PuppySaturday5/4/249:00 am
PO Intermediate PuppyTBDTBDTBD

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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.

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