Puppy Class

CLASS #1:  PUPPY CLASS From “Miss Harmony” Julia Levitt

Ann Arbor Animal Hospital Dog Training

Julia Levitt teaching a puppy class near Kerrytown

First Session – for first time puppy owners

  • •  Exploding myths
  • •  Rubbing nose in urine and poop
  • •  Rolling over a puppy to have it be submissive
  • •  Chewing
  • •  Spaying and neutering – good for you and the pup!
  • •  Any toy is a good toy for my puppy
  • •  Discuss owners’ questions and concerns:
  • •  House breaking
  • •  Crate training
  • •  Feeding
  • •  Proper leash/collar to use
  • •  Where dog sleeps
  • •  When to start grooming and using brushes and combs
  • •  Checking teeth
  • Arrange for a local pet shop to bring leashes, collars, crates, bowls, etc. and provide an opportunity to purchase.

Second Session (for everyone)

  • •  Let me introduce you – the correct way to introduce puppies
  • •  Introduce fellow students and their puppies.

Third Session

  • •  Socializing puppy
  • •  “Pass the puppy” – pass puppy from one person to another on leash and walking the other person’s puppy as well as your own.
  • •  Start teaching:  sit, stay, come.

Fourth Session

  • •  Obstacle course.
  • •  Any questions.

 

To register, e-mail Julia at Julia@inharmonydogtraining.com