PUPPY TRAINING
Welcome to Pup Start Program!
Give your puppy the best start in life!
The first few weeks with your puppy are priceless — and powerful! Between 7 and 12 weeks of age, your puppy is in their prime time for socialization. What they experience now will shape how they see the world for years to come.
At Puppy Start Right Preschool, we make learning fun and positive! Through gentle exposure to new sights, sounds, people, and other pups, your puppy will build confidence and form healthy, happy associations.
Puppy training early and often is important for a number of reasons. It teaches early manners and behaviours that make life with and for that puppy a lot easier.
The most common problematic dog behaviours are:
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Separation anxiety
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Jumping on people
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Chewing inappropriate items
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Hard mouthing or arousal biting
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House soiling
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Barking
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Fear or aggression to people, especially men and children, or other dogs
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Stress around vet visits and grooming
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Over aroused around new environments, people and/or dogs or movement
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Resource guarding you or other valued items
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Counter-surfing
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Going onto furniture when it’s not allowed, or growling when asked off.
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Leash pulling and eventually leash aggressive behaviour
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Not coming when called - poor recall
PUPPY CLASS
PUP 1 - PRESCHOOL PUPPY CLASS - 10 wks to 3.5 months at start of class:
What’s Included in Class
Your puppy will enjoy a variety of confidence-building and behaviour-shaping activities, such as:
🐶 Off-leash play with other friendly puppies
🩺 Simulated vet and grooming visits
👋 Greetings with people of all ages and backgrounds
🏡 Real-life training for common puppy challenges, including:
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House training
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Mouthing and biting
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Jumping
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Barking
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Chewing
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Digging
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Guarding prevention
Manners That Last a Lifetime
We’ll also teach your puppy the basics of good behaviour:
✨ Name recognition & attention
✨ Sit, down, stand, leave it and drop it and more
✨ Leash techniques to help reduce reactivity
By the end of this class, you’ll be able to read your puppy’s emotional signals and help them navigate the world with confidence. Your puppy will gain social skills with people, other dogs, and in new environments — setting the stage for a lifetime of success!
Wednesdays - Oct 22nd - Nov 12th 1 spot open
From 7 - 7:45 pm
Wednesdays - Nov 19th - Dec 10th
From 7 - 7:45 pm
Location: Pet Planet, 1135 Stevens Rd, WK.
Max. 4 puppies per class
Puppies enrolling in the Pup 1 class may automatically enrol into the Pup 2 class. Discount is applied at enrolment of Pup 1 class.
PUP 2 - PRE-ADOLESCENT PUPPY CLASSES - 4 to 7 months old.
Puppies that have not attended the Pup 1 Class and are 5 months and older may require a private session.
Mondays Nov 17th - Dec 15th *NO CLASS Dec 8th FULL
From 7 - 7:45 pm
Mondays Nov 17th - Dec 15th *NO CLASS Dec 8th
From 6 - 6:45 pm
Location: SunRidge Community Church, 1190 Stevens Road, West Kelowna.
Max. 5 puppies per class
Next PUP 2 - PRE-ADOLESCENT PUPPY CLASSES - 4 to 7 months old.
Mondays Jan 19th - February 9th
From 7 - 7:45 pm
Location: SunRidge Community Church, 1190 Stevens Road, West Kelowna.
Max. 5 puppies per class
Building on the foundation from Puppy Preschool, this class focuses on strengthening your bond with your growing pup while introducing more real-world distractions.
We’ll keep up the positive social experiences your puppy needs as they approach their second fear stage — helping them stay confident and curious.
Training includes fun, enriching games and confidence-building and strengthening exercises, all while continuing with working around distractions and the start of loose-leash walking skills.
Your spot is confirmed upon payment, which is due within 24 hours of booking.
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A $40 fee applies for cancellations.
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No refunds are provided after class begins.
Payment Instructions:
Please e-transfer to k9petdogtraining@gmail.com (be sure to add this email to your contacts).
After payment, you’ll receive an email with a code to download the PupStart Booklet from the "MORE" section. This booklet contains important instruction to get started right away at home and preparation for your class.
NEXT CLASS DATES FOR MID JANUARY will be posted early Nov.
Please send an email if you'd like to be notified when the registration is open.
Puppy Class Requirements
Click here for: Guidelines for Classes
Required before your first class:
A Vaccination record that declares your puppy has started Vaccinations and is in good health is required before Class.
Vaccinations do not need to be completed and can attend class before their 4 month vaccination.
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour believes that puppies need socialization before they are fully vaccinated. AVSAB Puppy Socialization
Dr Dodds Vaccination Protocol for Dogs
Why Puppies Need So Many Vaccines.
