ABC Obedience Dog Training
Train, don't restrain! Real life training for real results!
Office/retail hours:
Mon 3-6 pm,
Thurs 12-6 pm,
Sundays 11 am -1 pm
training by appointment or class schedule
 
(203) 458-2223 (ABCD) 
2458 Boston Post Road.  Guilford, CT  06437
 
203-458-2223 (ABCD).   abcobedience.com
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Puppy Kindergarten
Sundays, 4 pm:  
9/19, 11/14 
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm:  
8/31, 10/19, 12/7
Thursdays, 6 pm:
 9/16, 11/4
 
Overview
  • For puppies 12-18 weeks old
  • Critical developmental time when puppies temperments are formed
  • Early learning AND socializing!
  • Positive reinforcement!
  • Entire family welcome!
Description
  • Don't miss this critical learning stage of puppyhood!
  • Combines socialization AND actual early learning of commands
  • Prevent problems before they happen!
  • Basics include: sit, down, loose leash walking, coming when called (its best to imprint a solid recall as early as possible to create a pup that ALWAYS comes when called, no matter what!)
  • Prevent chewing, nipping, jumping up
  • Housebreaking tips
  • Handling and safety-issues (your veterinarian and groomer will thank you)
  • Puppy psychology, communication and timing
  • Supervised free-play for proper socialization (prevent potential frustration/aggression issues later)
  • Obstacles for fun and confidence
  • Entire family welcome to attend and work with pups
  • Combine with the next step, Beginner Puppy and get $20 merchandise certificate when you register at the same time or by week 2 of your class
Topics covered include:
  • Basics of puppy communication and psychology
  • Easy and effective ways to teach
  • Basic commands such as sit, down and tons of coming when called!
  • Loose leash walking
  • Attention, handling, targeting, "leave it"  and more
  • Housebreaking help
  • Polite greetings
  • Control chewing
  • Stop "keep away" and reinforce puppy's natural retrieve
  • Prevent problems now
  • Avoid separation anxiety, build confidence
  • Proof against guarding behavior now for a trustworthy dog in the future
  • Build behaviors for reliability even with distractions
  • Understand timing, clickers (or verbal markers)  and randomization of reinforcement to avoid future treat dependence
  • Obstacles - mini agility for attentioin, fun and confidence
  • Supervised free play to burn off energy and learn safe and proper communication skills (prevents many aggression problems later)
  • More!
 
2010 Puppy Kindergarten
Dates & Details 

 

  • 5 weeks/0 (50 min classes)
    ($ 20 merchandise certificate with enrollment in Beginner Puppy at same time or by week 2!)
  • Small Class Size, 6-10 puppies per class
  • First week, humans only for an undistracted start
  • All classes require prepaid registration to ensure your enrollment
  • Each dates listed above is the START DATE for each five week class
     
 

     

To Register 

            • click here for secure online registration

            • call during store hours to register by phone

            • Print registration form and mail

            • or fax to 203/468-8144 (write "box 185"

            • or bring in store during our office/retail hours

            • Or stop in to visit, complete form and register at ABC during our hours

 

 
Office/retail hours
Mon 3-6,
Th 12-6,
Sun 11-1

Training hours by appointment or class schedule