Puppy Life Skills

This class helps puppies start off on the right paw using positive reinforcement techniques.

Prerequisites: No prior class is needed to attend Puppy Life Skills.

PUPPY LIFE SKILLS is for puppies between 8 weeks and 22 weeks of age. This class helps puppies get off to a good start using positive reinforcement techniques. This class meets for 4 weeks.Topics to be covered will include, but are not limited to:

Understanding how your puppy interacts and communicates
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

Puppy Life Skills

4-week sessions (1 per week for 4 weeks)

^$100

After selecting a class, you will be walked through the online registration process through our online registration system. No registration will be considered confirmed without payment.

Does your dog consistently react strongly to humans or other dogs?

Reactive dogs have a hard time focusing on their owner during the class, making it hard for them to learn and retain the information they are being taught. If you are unsure if your dog will be successful in a group training class, a Drop-In training class is a great way to see if your dog is able to learn in the busy environment our training center provides.

If you have any concerns about the behaviors your dog displays, please email dogtraining@arl-iowa.org or call (515) 473-9131.

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 hotdogs, cheese, chicken, chewy training treats, etc.