Puppy School
Class Description
Traditional obedience classes for dogs start around 5-6 month of age. Our Puppy Preschool Program welcomes dogs from 8 to 12 weeks of age. During this time, we are taking advantage of what is called the "No-fear" or "prime socialization window".
We can expose puppies to so many different things during this developmental stage, with the end goal being that they accept all different situations as just another day in the life of a dog! Each class begins and ends with puppy play time, one of the most important aspects of this class. During play, puppies can teach each other things we as humans just simply cannot, such as "Is this an appropriate way to invite play?" Or "You bit too hard!"
Our program also covers the basics of how to raise a great puppy, including potty training, kennel training and basic obedience. We emphasize encouraging positive behavior and teach owners the proper way to reward, ignore or re-direct the behaviors
Photo credit: Happy Puppy by Peter Griffin
Class Schedule
Puppy class meets at Westgate Pet Clinic weekly in the evenings for 5 consecutive weeks. New classes are always starting. Call Westgate Pet Clinic at 612-925-1121 for dates and times.
Puppy Gallery
https://www.wagsandwhiskers.com/services/new-puppy#sigFreeId3315c8caa0
Lindsay Stahl BS, CPDT-KA
Meet the Instructor
Lindsay Stahl has been with Westgate pet Clinic since 2006, and has been teaching puppy school since 2009. In 2013, Lindsay became certified as a Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). She is our resident "puppy expert" and has seen it all. If you can't find an answer to your puppy question in the FAQ's, email Lindsay at lindsaystahlk9@gmail.com.