Puppy Training

WHAT YOU LEARN

The class focusses in three main areas.  1) Socialization to people, environmental elements and dogs. 2)  Skills such as recall, walking on leash, sit, down and stand.  3) Prevention, Management and Handling skills such as polite behaviour around food, guarding prevention, health and handling for husbandry behaviours.

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PREREQUISITES

Puppies must be between 12 and 16 weeks of age on the date of your first class.

 

We recommend the first booster vaccination seven days prior to starting class or your veterinarian’s approval to attend. We will send you a link to an orientation video to introduce you to training and to Carolark with your confirmed registration.

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WHY NOW?

There are specific periods in puppies' lives where good socialization is critical.   We want to ensure that your puppy has good experiences with the new people, places and things they encounter.  

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Please use the "Class Schedule" button for the list of available classes.  To register for any of our classes you can use our online service to register or contact the office   The registration fee is required to confirm a space in a class.  

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PREREQUISITES

- Completed Carolark’s Puppy Manners and Socialization class
- Under 7 months of age on the date you start

- Expected to be under 20lbs fully grown

- If larger you have been referred to this class by your puppy class instructor. 

 

For Pups not aligning with the prerequisites  please refer to our Good Manners Level I class

 

Please ensure your dog is up to date on their vaccinations, including rabies, or have a letter from your veterinarian. Please read our Policies and Training Guidelines before you register.

 

WHAT YOU LEARN

You will learn basic training for good manners in an effective friendly manner, including how to manage your dog’s behaviour, eliminate unwanted behaviours and how to focus on good behaviours. Behaviours taught will include sit, down, stand, come when called, leave it, stay, polite greetings, and attention to the handler with increasing distractions. After graduating from this class your pup can go directly into either of our Good Manners- Level II classes.

 

As part of this class, you will also learn about dog body language and appropriate dog play. Our goal is that Off-leash playtime is part of this class!

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Please use the "Class Schedule" button for the list of available classes.  To register for any of our classes you can use our online service to register or contact the office   The registration fee is required to confirm a space in a class and is non-refundable.  This class runs with open enrollment in some timeslots.  This means that who is in the class may change from week to week as new teams join and others complete the class.

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This class focuses on foundation skills through activities promoting body awareness, balance and confidence. We are building relationships with interactive play, brain and body training games. A good choice for the shy, active or sporty pup!

 

PREREQUISITES

This class is for dogs who have completed Carolark’s Puppy Manners and Socialization class and are under 10 months of age.  Your dog must be dog-friendly, people-friendly. 

 

Please ensure your dog is up to date on their vaccinations, including rabies, or have a letter from your veterinarian. Please read our Policies and Training Guidelines before you register.

 

HOW TO REGISTER

Please use the Class Schedule button for the class schedule.  You can use our online registration service to register or contact the office to register for any of our classes.  The registration fee is required to confirm a space in a class. 

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**CLICK HERE FOR BLACKOUT DATES