Puppy Kindergarten
You want the very best for your puppy, and so do we! There is no better way to kickstart puppyhood than with our popular and incredibly flexible Puppy Kindergarten class.
You’ve never seen a puppy class like ours. This one-of-a-kind, carefully designed, class and curriculum is guaranteed to improve your dog’s confidence, sociability, and trainability. We believe so strongly in the importance of early socialization that your first class is FREE with the code 1STDAYOFSCHOOL!
Age Range:
9-16 weeks
Prerequisites:
At least one round of vaccinations
Clean bill of health from veterinarian
Not yet going on walks!
Package Details:
First trial class is FREE!
4 classes - $195
6 classes - $285
What We Cover:
Socialization
with other puppies (off leash exploration and play time!)
to fun novel objects (agility tunnels, ball pits, platforms, and more)
to everyday objects (vacuum, umbrellas, hats, glasses, and more)
to sounds (fireworks, thunder, dogs barking, kids yelling, etc.)
to handling and grooming equipment
Introduction to basic clicker training. Your puppy will learn:
Their name, recall cues, how to settle, sit & down, leash walking foundation skills and more.
Behavior Problem Prevention. You will learn ways to prevent:
Jumping, barking, pulling on leash, counter surfing, and resource guarding.
Trainer Q&As for at-home troubleshooting. Ask us about your plans for:
Potty training, independence or home-alone training, sleeping, preventing biting and more!
More Details
Resources
After each class, you will receive a follow-up email with step-by-step instructions for each exercise covered. This email will also contain links to additional resources, purchasable items, Clickstart’s supportive services and more.
Supportive Services
Once you’re enrolled in a group class, you’ll receive a discount on in-home private training to help address your specific goals and unique challenges. Starting private training early and pro-actively can be just as important as enrolling in a safe and high quality puppy class.
Trainer Qualifications
Our Puppy Kindergarten curriculum was created by co-founders Cassie Pestana and Liv Healy, both multi-certified behavior consultants and dog trainers. The curriculum is based off a combination of highly regarded resources including: The Puppy Start Right program, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, and the Control Unleashed Puppy Program. Every trainer on the Clickstart team is a puppy raising expert with plenty of years of experience managing puppy play, troubleshooting puppy woes, and effectively teaching new skills.