PUPPY
PUPPY CLASSES AND
CONSULTATIONS
CONSULTATIONS
GROUP CLASSES
BEHAVIOUR CONSULTING PRIVATE 1:1 TRAINING
GROUP CLASSES AND PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS FOR PUPPIES 8 WEEKS TO 5 MONTHS OLD
HOW OLD SHOULD MY PUPPY BE TO START PUPPY CLASSES? 8 weeks old, and one week after receiving their first vaccination, and after your puppy has one week to settle into your home.
THE TIME TO SOCIALIZE YOUR PUPPY IS NOW!
The sensitive socialization period runs approximately from age 3 weeks through 12 weeks. This is why choosing the right breeder is so important. A lack of quality socialization during puppy-hood can amount to a lifetime of unwanted behaviours and emotional trauma for dogs and the families that love them. The first 3 months of puppy-hood is the best opportunity we have to shape temperament and prevent behaviour problems from developing.
We can raise puppies to be more confident, less boisterous, less anxious, or less impulsive. Early socialization is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your puppy.
Our Safe Socialization Guidelines were created in concert with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, (avsab.org), who believe that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. The ideal age to start socialization with other puppies is at 8 weeks of age and after their first set of vaccinations.
K9Kind offers two Group Puppy Classes, Private Consultations and training plans suitable for puppies at any age of development to ensure every puppy gets a quality socialization and you get the answers you need now, while your puppy is still young.
Our Group classes, Puppy Kindergarten and Puppy Socials are all about socialization and teaching you how to introducing your puppy to new things. We teach you how to recognize if your puppy is shy, fearful, or overly-excited, and how to develop your puppy’s social skills and build confidence and develop impulse control.
You learn how to recognize whether or not your puppy is having a positive experience, and what to do if your puppy is shy, overwhelmed, or over-excited, and how to safely socialize your puppy beginning one-week after their first vaccinations.
Puppy Kindergarten
[8 weeks - 14 weeks of age]
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN group class consists of SIX (6) 1-hour classes, ONCE a week.
WHAT YOUR PUPPY WILL LEARN IN PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
• Safe socialization with other puppies
• Bite inhibition (Gentle jaws)
• How to socialize your puppy with people
• How to socialize your puppy to an abundance of socialization to various sounds, objects and experiences
• Prevent fear, anxiety, excitability and aggression
• Fear-free visits to the veterinarian and groomer
• Pain-free and fear-free nail trimming
• Noise phobia prevention to common things such as fireworks and thunder storms
• Prevent jumping on people
• Prevent pulling on leash from the beginning
• Teach a reliable recall before adolescence and independence.
• Crate and isolation training (separation anxiety prevention)
• Prevent resource guarding and learn to share with you and other puppies
Online Education
Our online education is where we teach you about how puppies learn, and the theory behind the lessons, in the comfort of your home instead of the classroom where you are already multi-tasking. The Puppy Kindergarten class is much more than a 6-hour class and it begins with a training and socialization plan that you can start with your dog today!
Each week we send you step-by-step training guides of the class topics that you can start doing with your puppy at home so you learn how to use everyday situations as socialization and teaching opportunities. You can download, save, and share these handouts with your whole family.
In the PUPPY KINDERGARTEN class there are puppies of all breeds and sizes. Puppies are divided into appropriate play groups so no puppy is overwhelmed and every socialization experience is a positive one!
Maximum of 8 pups in each class.
Puppy Kindergarten is held at The Little Red Church in Comox.
COST $295
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN class open based on demand. New classes start every month and we ensure that we have enough space for every puppy. You can register for any of our puppy services before you bring your puppy home.
JOIN THE NOTIFICATION LIST TO GET NOTIFIED WHEN NEW CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
IS YOUR PUPPY TOO OLD FOR KINDERGARTEN? PUPPYHOOD EDUCATION DURING THE FIRST 4 MONTHS OF AGE IS THE MOST CRUCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE OF YOUR DOG’S WHOLE LIFE. IF YOU MISSED OUT ON PUPPY KINDERGARTEN WE OFFER TWO SERVICES FOR LATE BLOOMERS. PUPPY CONSULTATIONS AND PUPPY SOCIALS FOR PUPPIES UP TO 5 MONTHS OLD TO ENSURE NO PUPPY MISSES THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THEIR SOCIALIZATION.
PUPPY SOCIALS
[8 WEEKS - 20 WEEKS OF AGE]
PUPPY SOCIALS are one-hour play-dates with other puppies aged 8 weeks to 5 months. They are an added opportunity for socialization in a safe and well-managed environment. You puppy will have positive socialization experiences with other puppies, people, sounds, objects, and unique activities. Puppies are divided based on their level of comfort and gently introduced to other puppies and people. And for the pups that just can’t get enough playing with other puppies, they learn impulse control and how to adjust to other puppies’ play-style and comfort level.
Whether your pup is shy, boisterous, or just loves to play, this one-time, one-hour play-date is a safe place where your puppy can learn and develop social skills with other pups and have a variety of positive socialization experiences.
8 puppies max per social. You can register for as many or as few as you like.
Puppy Socials are held at The Little Red Church in Comox.
COST $35
PUPPY SOCIALS open based on demand to ensure that we have enough space for every puppy. You can register for any of our puppy services before you bring your puppy home.
JOIN THE NOTIFICATION LIST TO GET NOTIFIED WHEN NEW CLASSES OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
K9 KIND OFFERS A PROGRAM THAT IS TRULY BENEFICIAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY PUPPY
PUPPY CONSULTATIONS (IN-HOME AND IN OUR CLASSROOM)
We are BCSPCA Animal Kind accredited certified professional dog trainers who are qualified to identify fear, anxiety, excitability, and/or aggression when the signs are subtle and therefore frequently overlooked. We provide our clients with sound, effective and humane solutions which help to raise well-adjust dogs that are welcome everywhere!
PUPPY CONSULTATIONS
PUPPY CONSULTATIONS – We offer private training for individuals and families in our classrooms, as well as in-home. These private lessons provide you with individual assistance and guidance for all of your puppy raising inquiries. If you notice any sign of fear, anxiety, excitability, or aggression, or if your puppy started socialization late, (after 10 weeks of age), we highly recommend a PUPPY CONSULTATION.
Option to book one or multiple appointments.
Suitable for puppies up to 5 months old.
COST
90-MINUTE IN-HOME – $205
90-MINUTE IN OUR CLASSROOM – $180
60-MINUTE IN OUR CLASSROOM – $120
PREVENTATIVE TRAINING IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF CLASS START DATE:
8 to 12 weeks – DAPP (parvo and distemper combo)
12 to 20 weeks – DAPP Booster
Meet our Group Class Instructors
Our team of knowledgeable trainers are committed to positive reinforcement training based on compassion and respect. Group classes are instructed by two trainers. Our head Instructor Kaoru, brings her teaching expertise to the K9 Kind classroom. Kaorus’ ease of delivery of the class exercises ensures every dog and person have the tools they need to achieve their training goals. Assisting her is Katie, (bio coming soon) who is there to assist each and every human and dog team on a personalized level. They observe each individual puppy’s behaviour and provide guidance to quality socialization experiences.
CARRIE LUMSDEN
- CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviour Therapist [CPDT-KA, CTB.ccs IPDTA-CD] DOGNITION Trainer and Assessor (Learn more about this here)
Carrie is a Canadian Certified Professional Dog Trainer recognized through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and a Canine Behaviour Therapist recognized through the International Positive Dog Training Association, and Dognition Assessor.
KAORU (かおる)
REYNOLDS - CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Kaoru is a Canadian Certified Professional Dog Trainer recognized through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a Professional Dog Walker, and in Pet First Aid at the International Academy of Canine Trainers, (CDT-IACT).
Katie Johnson
-CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Katie is a Canadian Certified Professional Dog Trainer recognized through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, and a psychology graduate who is equipped with a ton of experience in dog training, and canine behaviour modification.
Julie Lad
Assistant Trainer
Julie is a skilled and experienced trainer with a decade of experience in consulting and teaching group classes. Offering a wide array of techniques grounded in science-based positive reinforcement training, Julie specializes in providing supportive guidance and practical solutions. This intrinsic ability has had an amazing outcome in regard to helping people and their dogs better understand each other and build stronger relationships.
PUPPY SERVICES HAPPEN WHERE?
The Little Red Church – 2182 Comox Avenue, Comox
Puppy Kindergarten is held on Saturday afternoons. Puppy Socials are held on Thursday afternoons and evenings.
WHEN?
Register for any of our services before your puppy even comes home. No puppy misses out!
HOW MUCH IS IT?
* PUPPY SOCIALS – $35
* PUPPY KINDERGARTEN 6-WEEK CLASS $295
* PUPPY CONSULTATIONS: 60-MIN IN OUR CLASSROOM $120, 90-MINUTES IN OUR CLASSROOM $180, OR 90-MIN IN-HOME $205
