St. Hubert’s puppy and beginner training classes establish an important foundation in the socialization and training of your dog. Classes are designed to strengthen the human-animal bond by teaching both you and your dog how to successfully communicate with one another. Your dog will also learn how to interact with unfamiliar people and dogs in a safe way.
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In-Person workshops: Ask a Trainer & Enjoyable Leash Walking ( 5-week class)
Virtual puppy behavioral workshops!
These virtual workshops are done live in real time via Zoom.
Go Potty - House Training 101" and "Stop Biting Me!"
Course Length: Single session, 45 minute workshop
Age: Eight weeks and older
Price: $30 each session
Description: Is your puppy learning good habits? Would you like to check in with a trainer to make sure that you are on the right track? Have the whole family join listen and learn from the comfort of your home. Join us for this 45 minute virtual group session that covers house training and how to help with puppy nipping/biting.
Puppy Kindergarten
Course Length: One hour a week for six weeks
Age: Eight weeks to 18 weeks (or 4.5 months) when the course begins. If your dog is over 18 weeks, please register for a basic training class.
Price: $259
Requirements: All puppies must have their age appropriate vaccinations (distemper, and parvo) to participate in class. Proof of vaccination is required. Rabies vaccination is not required for puppies under five months old.
Description: This six week course is the best possible way to get your puppy started on the right track. Work on socialization skills while spending some quality bonding time with your puppy in a safe environment. Our professional trainers will show you how to teach your newest family member the important basics such as sit, down, come, and loose leash walking as well as give you tips on house training, household manners, puppy mouthing and more!
PLEASE NOTE: The first week of class is an orientation. We ask that you not bring your dog to the orientation so the instructor can have your undivided attention as they go over what you can expect from the class.
Class is limited to one handler ( handler must over the age of 18) and guest are welcome to attend.
Need help with puppy nipping/biting, house training or more puppy socialization register for Extra Help workshops https://www.sthuberts.org/trainingworkshops
Puppy Social Playgroups
Course Length: 45 minute single session
Age: Eight weeks to 18 weeks (or 4.5 months) when the course begins.
Price: $30
Description: This 45 minute single session will help you understand and learn your puppy’s play style and body language while interacting in a socially controlled environment with other puppies. The class will have intermittent play sessions with time to ask the trainer questions. You attend the class with your puppy. Please note: there will be a potty break halfway through the session. This class it open to anyone that has a puppy and is a supplemental class and meant to be taken along with puppy kindergarten or can be taken while you wait for your puppy class to begin.
All puppies must have their age appropriate vaccinations We Know your puppy receives a series of vaccinations (distemper, and parvo). Your puppy must be current with its age appropriate series to participate in this class. Proof of vaccination is required. Rabies vaccination is not required for puppies under five months old.
PLEASE NOTE: Class is limited to one person per dog and a guest (over the age of 18).
Basic Training Part One
Course Length: One hour a week for six weeks
Age: Dogs 4.5 months and older or have completed Puppy Kindergarten
Price: $249
Requirements: All puppies must have their age appropriate vaccinations (distemper, and parvo) to participate in class. Proof of vaccination is required. Rabies vaccination is not required for puppies under five months old.
Description: This is part one of a two part basic training course. In this class, you and your dog will build a solid foundation of behavioral skills. Your dog will learn how to work around distractions and you will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog. We will focus on building skills such as sit, down, stay, here, wait, leave-it, and drop-it. This class is for all dogs, whether your dog is a total beginner or has had some training.
We recommend that you register for Basic Training Part II once you start your Basic Training Part I class to ensure availability.
PLEASE NOTE: The first week of class is an orientation. We ask that you not bring your dog to the orientation so the instructor can have your undivided attention as they go over what you can expect from the class.
Class is limited to one handler ( handler must over the age of 18) and guest are welcome to attend.
Need help with Leash walking register for EXTRA Help workshop. Enjoyable Leash Walking.. It's a Walk Not a Drag! https://www.sthuberts.org/extra-help-workshops
Basic Training Part Two
Course Length: One hour a week for six weeks
Age: Dogs five months and older or have completed Puppy Kindergarten
Price: $249
-Requisites: Basic Training Part One
Requirements: All puppies must have their age appropriate vaccinations (distemper, and parvo) to participate in class. Proof of vaccination is required. Rabies vaccination is not required for puppies under five months old.
Description: This class is the second half of the Basic Training course. There is no orientation, so you will bring your dog to the first class. This course will cover important skills that will help your dog become reliable even when distractions are present. Work on behaviors such as: stay until released, stop pulling on leash, come immediately when called, stop instantly on command, and more.
Class is limited to one handler ( handler must over the age of 18) and guest are welcome to attend.
Need help with Leash walking register for EXTRA Help workshop. Enjoyable Leash Walking.. It's a Walk Not a Drag! https://www.sthuberts.org/extra-help-workshops
