Check Out Our Puppy Classes!
Did you know that the dog socialization window is only three weeks of age to sixteen weeks of age? Or that proper socialization includes so much more than meeting dogs and people, but also learning how to interact and not interact with all things in the environment? Clever Critters utilizes modern, science-based, and humane training tools and techniques so you and your puppy get off to the best start and on a path for a great relationship.
Socialization doesn’t need to wait until vaccinations are completed, according to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Click below to learn more!
Group Classes
Group Puppy Preschool
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This six-week class will focus on appropriate socialization, foundation behaviors, and life skills that are essential for development at this critical stage. We will also address common training challenges (house training, mouthing, chewing, jumping, etc) and teach positive training techniques you can continue to use in the future.
- We kick off our Puppy Preschool with a virtual education session the week prior to the six-week classes.
- Puppies should be 8 – 12 weeks old to start the class. Puppies up to 16 weeks of age may still be eligible for the class, please contact us to discuss. (If the class is made up of a majority of “older” puppies, the age requirements may be adjusted at the discretion of the Trainer.)
- Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class & a first deworming. They should be kept up to date on age appropriate vaccines throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations will be required
Puppy Cocktail
45 Minutes
This drop off opportunity with one of our trainers focuses on puppy play, continued socialization, enrichment, and an intro to training. Please inquire for enrollment and questions. Puppies will receive a report card detailing what they excelled at, who their best friend was, what their favorite treat and toys were, and areas for improvement.
"The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life."
-AVSAB Position Statement On Puppy Socialization
Private Sessions
Private Puppy Preschool
1 Hour (First Appointment is 1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
This six-week private class will focus on appropriate socialization, foundation behaviors, and life skills that are essential for development at this critical stage. We will also address common training challenges (house training, mouthing, chewing, jumping, etc) and teach positive training techniques you can continue to use in the future.
Private Puppy Preschool allows for one-on-one help for those with puppies needing more assistance or for those who want to do more with their puppies.
Puppies should be between 8-12 weeks of age, and should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class & a first deworming. They should be kept up to date on age appropriate vaccines throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations will be required.
Private Puppy Junior
1 Hour (First Appointment is 1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
This six week private class will focus on further generalizing and building of foundational skills. The primary focus will be continued socialization and further building basic manners and life skills.
This course is Part 2 to the Puppy Socialization Class. For puppies who haven’t gone through Puppy Preschool classes, the course will be modified to meet the puppy’s needs for socialization and foundational skills.
Puppies should be between 4-6 months of age.