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Puppy Kindergarten
Basic Obedience
Advanced Obedience


Puppy Kindergarten
     • Plantation
     • Miami-SouthBeach
     • Coral Springs
     • Ft Lauderdale

Our Puppy Kindergarten classes are for puppies between 8 weeks and approximately 14 weeks old and we limit the number of puppies in class to 8. In this environment puppies can continue the socialization they started with their littermates. This socialization with other puppies and also with a variety of people, places and things is very important to their development at this age. In these classes we cover everything you need to know to get your puppy started on the road to becoming a happy, healthy, well-adjusted dog.

From 3-12 weeks old your puppy is in the developmental period known as the socialization period. During this time socialization is one of the most important goals you should have with your puppy because there is a narrow window (ends at 12 weeks) in which to accomplish healthy socialization. After this time all socialization done will be much more difficult to accomplish. The catch is that many problems stemming from a lack of early socialization (growling at strangers, fear of children or men etc) do not become evident until your puppy is out of the socialization period. At that point addressing these problems becomes a behavior modification program rather than an early prevention program, the later being significantly more difficult. We highly recommend that you enroll your puppy in Puppy Kindergarten before he is 12 weeks old, if possible. If your puppy is already older than 12 weeks, don't panic, give us a call.

In addition to socialization our puppy kindergarten classes address all of the questions new puppy owners are facing. Whether this is your first dog or your 10th dog we know you will enjoy this class, it's a lot of fun!

Your instructor, Siobhan Mullally CPDT, has been working with dogs for 13 years. She has raised several litters of puppies and has been teaching Puppy Kindergarten classes for 8 years.

Siobhan's resume

Topics covered in Puppy Kindergarten class:

     • Early Learning and Motivation
     • Management, Exercise and Enrichment
     • House Manners (Housetraining, Chewing,
       Jumping, Play Biting etc
     • Socialization (Including supervised play for all puppies)
     • Touch Therapy (Handling, Quiet Time,
        Nail Trimming, Vet Visits etc.)
     • Puppy Training (Name Recognition,
       Controlled Leash Walking, Leave It, Sit, Wait and Come)

For class information in Sunrise.

For class information in Coral Springs.

For class information in Ft. Lauderdale.

Coming Soon - Puppy Kindergarten in South Beach!

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Basic Obedience
     • Plantation
     • Miami-SouthBeach
     • Coral Springs
     • Ft Lauderdale

Is Fluffy pulling you all over the neighborhood? Does Max's behavior embarrass you when company comes to the house? Would you like to understand their behavior better? If you answered YES to any of these questions then Group Obedience class may be just what you and your best friend need!

What will be taught? We will teach you how dogs learn, how to motivate them, communicate to them and work around distractions. We will also teach you to teach your dog how to sit, down, stay, heel (walk on a leash) and come, as well as basic household manners such as don't jump on people.

Who is invited? Non-aggressive dogs over 4 months of age. All dogs must be current on vaccines and wearing a rabies tag. Classes are limited to 15 dogs.

What should I bring? You may want to take notes during the first class. Classes 2-6 bring a water bowl, treats your dog likes and a leashed, hungry dog.

How do I register? You may return your registration and health verification to A Dog's Best Friend at PO Box 120621 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 or fax it to 954-316-2325. The cost of the class is $150.00. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a place in class*

*please make checks payable to Broward County*

Get Registration Forms

*Poor attendance will not result in a refund.

For class information in Coral Springs.

For class information in Plantation.

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Advanced Obedience
     • Plantation
     • Miami-SouthBeach
     • Coral Springs
     • Ft Lauderdale

Have you taught Fido the basics like, sit, down, stay and walking on leash, but you still want to teach him more? Do you aspire to have Fluffy pass the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test? If you answered YES to any of these questions then Advanced Group Obedience class may be just what you and your best friend need!

What will be taught? This class covers advanced obedience including: down on recall, walking down, return to heel, out of sight stay and more.

Who is invited? Non-aggressive dogs over 4 months of age, who already know sit, down, come, stay and walking on leash. All dogs must be current on vaccines and wearing a rabies tag.

What should I bring? Bring a water bowl, treats your dog likes and a leashed, hungry dog.

How do I register? You may return your registration and health verification to A Dog's Best Friend at PO Box 120621 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 or fax it to 954-316-2325. *The cost of the class is $150.00. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot in the class.

*please make checks payable to Broward County*

Get Registration Forms

*poor attendance will not result in a refund

For class information in Coral Springs.

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Community Connection page.


For more information please call
A Dog's Best Friend at
954-791-2717 or 561-447-4458
www.adogsbestfriend.com

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