Puppy Pre K-9

Get your puppy started down the right track with crucial early learning and socialization. We also off a Puppy Jumpstart in-home session, or our Puppy Bundle for even more help.
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  • For puppies 3-5 months old when they start class
  • Our ongoing 4-week class means you can start anytime and continue attending after graduation until your puppy ages out (around 6 months old at trainer discretion)
  • Get help right away when you register with homework & our orientation video to cover everything you should be addressing at home, answering many training and behavior questions
  • Early obedience: focusing, Sit, Down, Stay, Come and walking on leash
  • Socialization and manners exercises
  • Supervised playtime with classmates twice a week
  • Weekly homework, graduation with photo & Certificate of Completetion
  • Your trainer is available for questions in between classes
  • Class held at Healthy Paws in Westland, Sundays 9:30-11am (Puppy Social first half hour)
  • Puppy Socials at Premier Pet Supply in Livonia, Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm

Registration

  • $375 tuition, $125 non-refundable deposit required
  • Tuition balance and vaccination records are due at your first class: negative fecal, 2nd distemper/parvo, bordetella (kennel cough), rabies (at 4 months old).
  • Registration form & deposit on our Puppy Training page:
Puppy Registration

Group Classes

Our group classes are great way to get started on the basics, or for our clients to advance previous training and learn new skills. Please note, classes are not appropriate for dogs displaying aggression or more severe social anxieties. Before pre-registering, contact us if you are unsure of your dog's ability to succeed in a class, or for in-home or private training session alternatives.

Basic Obedience

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  • For grads of our Puppy Pre K-9 class, or new dogs 6 months & older
  • 1-hour, 6-week class, 4 dogs max, $250
  • Puppy students can improve, or new students begin learning basic obedience commands: focusing, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel and more on leash
  • Manners and real-life application
  • Get help right away when you register with homework & our orientation video to cover everything you should be addressing at home, answering many training and behavior questions
  • Weekly homework, graduation with photo & Certificate of Completetion
  • Your trainer is available for questions in between classes
  • Sundays indoors in Westland

Intermediate Obedience

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  • For grads of our Basic Obedience class, or in-home programs
  • 1-hour, 6-week class, 4 dogs max, $250
  • Advancing reliability of previously learned commands
  • New skills & commands including long line recall, place and more
  • Proofing with increased distractions and real-life application
  • Weekly homework, graduation with photo & Certificate of Completetion
  • Sundays indoors in Westland, or week nights outdoors (April-October)

Canine Good Citizen Prep

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  • For grads 6 months & older of any of our classes or in-home programs (Though not required, we do recommend Puppy Pre K-9 grads to first complete our Basic Obedience class)
  • 1-hour, 8-week class, 4 dogs max, $325
  • Preparing you and your dog as a team to pass the 10 items on the standard AKC Canine Good Citizen® test (see test items here)
  • Any dog may obtain a certificate from the AKC upon passing. Dog's can also earn a CGC title, but must be registered with one of the following: 1) AKC number, 2) Purebred Alternative Listing number (PAL), or 3) AKC Canine Partners number (for mixed-breed dogs). Visit the AKC's web site for more info.
  • Weekly homework & CGC test at last class, graduation photo
  • Sundays indoors in Westland, or week nights outdoors (April-October)

Class Pre-Registration

In an effort to offer a broad curriculum to our valued clients, we schedule group classes based on pre-registration interest.

How it works:

  • Complete the class pre-registration form and make your $75 non-refundable deposit to pre-register for one of our group training classes. We will email you a confirmation upon receiving both (please check your spam folder if you do not hear from us within 2 business days).
  • A class will be scheduled once it has a minimum of 3 dogs pre-registered, with at least 2 weeks notice.
  • You may choose to pre-register for more than one class that your dog is eligible for, and your deposit will be applied toward the first class that becomes available. (See prerequisites in class descriptions above.)
  • Once we notify you of your class being scheduled, your tuition balance and vaccination records will be due within 7 calendar days to confirm your spot in class. A class must have a minimum of 2 dogs confirmed to remain scheduled. Your deposit will be forfeited if you do not reply.
  • Classes are scheduled on Sunday afternoons (year round), or Tuesday or Thursday evenings (summer outdoors), times and location TBD. We try to take into consideration everyone's scheduling preferences, though it is not always possible. Classes will be held in Westland, Livonia or another nearby location.
  • In the event a class cannot be scheduled within 2 calendar months of your pre-registration, you may elect to stay pre-registered until a class can be scheduled, or contact us to apply your deposit towards any of our other training services.
  • Rabies, Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella are required. We also recommend Lyme and Lepto vaccinations, and staying current on heartworm, flea and tick preventatives. Records are requested by email, or contact us for other arrangements.
Pre-Registration Form

Pay with PayPal

  • Use your PayPal account, or pay as a guest with a credit or debit card.
  • We are happy to accept payments by check or cash—please contact us for arrangements.
  • This is also where you'll pay your balance to confirm your spot in class.
  • You may choose to pay your full tuition when you pre-register. Terms still apply to your $75 non-refundable deposit.