Part of our Positive Puppy Program, this class will teach you and your new puppy solid foundation skills for future training and practical application in everyday life.

You will be required to provide your pet’s vaccination history and a clean bill of health from your veterinarian before attending classes with your puppy. Classes are limited to 4 puppies and their people.

Orientation class is for humans only, so please leave your puppy at home. Topics:

• Session 1  - Orientation - humans only!

• Session 2 - Primer. Learn the basics of clicker training while teaching your puppy two important skills:

• Offered eye contact in the presence of distractions

• Hand targeting

• Session 3 - Leash walking basics

• Session 4 - Come quickly when called!

• Session 5 - Mat skills basics

• Session 6 - Polite greetings

Prerequisites:

Please complete the 4 following online forms and we will email you the link to register!

• Puppy Class Consent Form

• Puppy Veterinary Information Form

• Virginia Veterinary Disclosure Form

• Fairfax Hospital Policies & Safety Guidelines Form

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Please note : Payments and deposits are non-refundable. Make-up classes/credit are not offered in the event of absence.

Your Instructors:

Christine Michaud, CTC, CPDT-KA, PMCT Luke Hollenbeck, KPA-CTP