Did your pup age out of puppy socials? Looking to continue your older puppy’s socialization while also learning about the challenges of adolescence? "Older Puppy Socialization" classes are the answer! In this 3-week course, your pup will continue to learn to socialize appropriately with other dogs, while you learn how to keep their attention in distracting environments, while navigating the challenges of puppy adolescence. Topics will include distraction recalls, emergency handling, and increased focus on you instead of passing distractions.
Requirements: Completion of puppy socialization -or- note from dog professional who has observed the dog in other puppy socials, doggy day care, or boarding.
NOTE: This class is NOT for dogs with any type of aggression! It is for socialized older puppies with established play skills.
**This is for puppies that are between 6 months - 18 months old. This is not an alternative to puppy training classes; basic training behaviors will not be covered. We recommend this course as a supplement to Beginning Puppy Training.
- All sessions will be in-person at HSSV
- Please bring pups on a flat, buckle-style collar. In addition to the collar, the pup may wear a harness, which can be easily removed for play. NO PRONG OR CHOKE COLLARS.
- Bring a 6-ft NON-RETRACTABLE leash
- Please bring a variety of tasty treats for your pup, cut up small.
- Only 2 handlers per puppy will be allowed in this class
- Please no children under 12 years old without prior instructor approval
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Things to know before registering:
1. Your puppy must be 6 months - 18 months old to join this class.
2. Your puppy must be at least 10 days past his/her first vaccines by the first day of class. Proof of vaccines will be required.
3. Puppies that are aggressive to dogs or people are not appropriate for this class. If your puppy has aggressive tendencies, please reach out to us for alternative training options.
4. Class will run for 3 weekly sessions, meeting on the same day and time of the week. This class starts on Sunday, December 1st from 12:30 - 1:20 PM.
5. The last class in this session will be on December 15th.
Please note: Adopters and HSSV Volunteers receive discounts on training. Please reach out to dogtraining@hssv.org to get your code.