CLASS POLICIES

CHILDREN

We love kids! And so should dogs! All family members who will be interacting with the puppy are encouraged to attend classes and socials. However, there are times when a child may become bored. Be sure to bring something for your child to do... just in case!

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PUPPY REQUIREMENTS

Puppy must be under 18 weeks upon first session (we can tell by your puppies teeth!).

Puppy Class and Socials: Proof of first set of vaccinations.

Each puppy must have one handler. Friends and family of puppy unlimited!

Registration for Socials on line is required.

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REFUNDS

Puppy Classes: Refunds are issued (minus a $30 registration and processing fee) prior to class if, and only if, we can fill your place in class, and have ample time (minimum of two days) to do so. We regret that we are unable to refund class fees once class has commenced. If something unexpected makes it impossible for you to continue with class, we will do our best to accommodate you in an upcoming class, space permitting (usually not ascertained until the day that class begins).

For these reasons, please think seriously about your schedule and commitment to training, and your dog's suitability for group classes, before enrolling in our classes.

You are more than welcome to come an audit a class before you sign up, in fact we encourage you to do so!

Puppy Socials: No refunds given.

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MAKE-UP SESSIONS

Life happens! If you miss a lesson, when possible, we invite you to come a little early to the next class to catch up on missed material.  If there is another class running that fits, we will be more than happy to have you attend. Arrangements for these sessions must be made in advance so you can be assured a place in our schedule.

We also offer drop in puppy training sessions.

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TRAINING METHODS

Our training method is based the science of learning theory--operant and classical conditioning. Our training is grounded on reward based methods -- rewards given for good behavior and rewards removed for unwanted behaviors.

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VACCINATIONS

YOUR PUP MUST BE CURRENT ON ALL VACCINATIONS  that you and your Vet have determinded to be necessary. We require that you bring the vaccination records to the first class. Please check with your veterinarian to be sure your doggie is current on all shots.

We also respect holistic Veterinary Medicine and it's practices. We accept titers, reduced or no-vaccine schedules on an individual basis and on approval of Veterinarian.  Please contact us for more information.