THREE FREE PUPPY CLASSES with  PUPPY MONTESSORI PLAYGROUP
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  • our three free classes include playtime in class AND our puppy playgroup for free (for puppies 8 - 16 weeks)
  • we believe every puppy benefits from having puppy classes - in a safe, fun environment for you both
  • puppies must have their first shots
  • puppies who go to puppy class have a much lower chance of being surrendered to a shelter at age six months (generally the height of teenage puppy misbehaviour)
  • Follow-up 'Puppy Foundations" course is available at the end of three weeks.
  • Montessori education is characterized by an emphasis on independent thinking, freedom within limits, and respect for a youngster’s natural  development.  We want puppies to learn how to want to be great, well- mannered dogs- happy in your family.  We think puppy training basics are critical to make good family pets.
  • We help with puppy potty training
  • We work to help your puppy fit in well with older dogs and with cats
  • We handle puppy biting - too hard, on clothes, while growling - and help you understand if it is aggressive biting including puppy biting leash, puppy biting ankles and puppy biting too hard, puppy biting aggressively, finding puppy training near me
  • A great start is to download our FREE Puppy Socialization Checklist.
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ELITE PUPPY MONTESSORI CLASS - Saturdays 9:30am - $200.00
Want the deluxe package for your pup?  We offer an eight week (1.5 hours weekly) class for puppies that covers everything from nipping to down and stay.  Our playgroup is included and if you have to miss a session we arrange for you to sit in on one of our free puppy classes as a makeup.
Register at this link and put "Elite" in the "which class" box!

COMING TO FREE or ELITE PUPPY CLASS?
  • Your are welcome to bring your family to class - just bring an extra 13+ year-old to look after the kids so you can concentrate on your puppy.  
  • We suggest using a flat buckle collar with a four foot nylon leash for training (or a harness for small dogs.)
  • Bring about 2 cups of raisin sized "high value" soft treats (think liver, cheese and similar goodies in small pieces) and 1 cup of your pup's kibble.
  • Bring your vaccination papers from your vet.
  • Expect to stay about one hour, so make sure you've had dinner.
  • Wear comfortable clothes (there will be a lot of getting up and down).
  • If you or anyone in your family has a medical condition that may require accommodation or emergency treatment, please let your instructor know when you arrive in class.




SAFE PUPPY and SMALL DOG PLAYGROUP

For puppies up to 16 weeks old and small dogs.
MUST NOT go to off leash parks.
The purpose of this group is socialization and fun - in an environment that is as safe and clean as possible.

TIME: Tuesdays at 8pm (last entry 8:45 pm)
COST: FREE if you have a puppy in our puppy classes, if not - cost is $2 per session

We do not take reservations for play time, so please show up on time or early for a spot.

Where: Play times are in our climate-controlled, clean facility with rubber flooring at 32 A Wells Street, Guelph, ON  n1E 6B6

 Kids: Well-mannered children are allowed. Children should not run & play with the dogs during the dogs' play time and must be supervised by someone 13 years+ NOT in charge of the dog.

What to Bring: Bring treats, shot records (if they are not already on file with us), and your dog on a regular leash (not retractable).
What Vets say About Puppy Training:   American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) paper on:Puppy Socialization

Resources:
New Puppy Shopping List
It Takes a Pack to Raise a Puppy (from Suzanne Clothier)
Socializing Your Puppy
The Puppy Socialization Plan
An overview of Puppy Development Stages from Diamonds in the Ruff
B 4 U Get a Pet.ca
Before You Get Your New Puppy (a big download but well worth it)! The "big book" on getting a new puppy and training it from Dr. Ian Dunbar.