Class Description

Puppy Next Steps class is for puppies that have taken Puppy Head Start.  It covers skills and exercises that will help you sidestep future issues and make training your dog more enjoyable!  

Instructor:  Leah Pacitto
​Cost:  $165.00 for four weeks - 1 hour lesson

Class Structure

​Every Puppy Next Steps class session includes:​

• Off-leash playtime to get your puppy nice and tired
• A puppy-focused lesson
• Open Q&A time

Topics covered

Lesson topics covered include:

• Enrichment
• Introduction to leash skills
• Targeting
• Attention/focus
• Games to play with your puppy that reinforce training

Class Schedule​

Classes are offered all year, so you can start anytime.​

• ​​Mondays: 7:30 p.m. 

FAQ's

Am I putting my dog's health at risk by exposing them to new people and animals?

There are some concerns about the health risks of exposing your puppy to new people, other animals, and environments. However, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior recommends that the standard of care for puppies is to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated (typically, four months old). Incomplete or improper socialization during their first months of life can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression.  Click here for article about this important topic.

What are the requirements to register for this class?

• Puppies should have completed Puppy Head Start and be 15-24 weeks old for Puppy Next Steps.
• Pre-registration.
• Proof of vaccination (first of three Distemper (DHPP) vaccination series and up-to-date de-worming).
• Rabies is not a requirement for Puppy Next Steps.   ​​​

when can I sign up for THIS class?

Puppy Next Steps classes are available all year and you can start at any time. You can even book Puppy Next Steps before you bring your puppy home.  This allows you to have more scheduling options and guarantees that you will have time to take the class prior to your puppy aging out. 

Where is this class being held?

​​All classes are held at the Montgomery County 4H Center, located at 1015 Bridge Road (Route 113), Collegeville, PA 19426.  In the winter months, classes are held inside the studio.  The entrance to the studio is on the side of the building adjacent to the pavilions.  Look for the white numbers on the building D16. The studio is not wheelchair accessible.
From May 1 - November 1, classes are held inside the studio and outside in the pavilions on the property.  Please check the location of your class.

what should i bring to class?

​Puppy :) well-fitting harness, 6 foot leash, treat pouch, small treats, poop bags

What if we haven't completed puppy head start?

If your puppy did not take Puppy Head Start and is older than 20 weeks, we recommend simultaneously registering for Foundations 1 and Playtime.

What happens when I click the registration button?

​​​When you click the registration button, you will be redirected to our ProPet scheduling software where you can create or access your account, view the training schedules, and provide online payment.  

NOTE:  IF THE CLASS IS FILLED, IT WILL NOT APPEAR ON THE LISTING TO REGISTER.  PLEASE CHOOSE ANOTHER DATE.​​

Pre-payment is required to guarantee your place in class. We accept credit cards, cash or check. A nominal transaction fee of 3% is added on all credit card transactions.  Payments can be mailed to Dog Gone Good Dog Training, Montgomery County 4H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Ste. I, Collegeville, PA 19426.

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