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Puppy Life Skills

May 16 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$100
A person in jeans extends a hand to feed a treat to a white bulldog wearing a harness, who looks up attentively in a bright indoor setting.

Meet the team

Cassandra
Animal Behavior & Enrichment Supervisor
Alex
Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist
(515) 473-9131
dogtraining@arl-iowa.org

PUPPY LIFE SKILLS is for puppies between 8 weeks and 22 weeks on the first day of class. This class gets puppies off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques. Class topics may include the following, but are often tailored to individual classes:

  • Understanding how your puppy interacts and communicates with the world and you
  • Controlled introductions to new experiences to build confidence (socialization)
  • Introduction to basic life skills
  • Addressing and working through frustration during training
  • Appropriate dog interactions in and out of play
  • Mental vs. physical enrichment and how they play a role in development and coping
  • Problem solving and prevention

Fees
$100, 4 sessions of 50-minute lessons.

Note about Treats
The best way to train your pet is through the proper use of positive reinforcement and rewards. Please bring plenty of high-value treats to class, such as cut-up hot dogs, cheese, chicken, and chewy training treats. You’ll likely use more than you think!

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Class Requirements

PREREQUISITES – There are no prerequisites for Puppy Life Skills.

ITEMS NEEDED – Standard flat collar and a 6-foot standard leash. Correctly fitted body harnesses are also allowed. Pinch collars, head halters, electronic collars, or retractable leashes are not permitted. Small, bite-sized treats in a pouch or bag.

VACCINATION RECORDS – All adult dogs are required to be dated on both distemper (DHPP/DHLPP) and rabies vaccines. Puppies are required to have age-appropriate vaccinations based on veterinarian recommendation. Bordetella is highly recommended.

Your pet’s records need to be received prior to class start.
Please email your dogs vaccination records to dogtraining@arl-iowa.org
Please have the owner’s name, the dog’s name and the class dates clearly identified.

DOG POLICIES – Females currently “IN HEAT” (estrus day 1 – day 21) are not allowed in classes. If this becomes a concern, please contact the Training Department at dogtraining@arl-iowa.org.

REGISTRATION – Register by clicking on the class dates you are interested in. You will be stepped through the online registration process. Payment will be through the online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment.

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