For Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old
Puppy Training
Start your puppy off on the right paw. Early training is key to raising a confident, well-mannered dog who listens, learns, and thrives in your family.
Why Early Training Matters
The first few months of your puppy’s life are crucial for shaping their behavior and confidence. Proper socialization and training during this critical period help prevent future behavioral issues and set the stage for a well-adjusted adult dog.
Early training builds trust, strengthens your bond, and teaches essential life skills like listening, settling down, and interacting politely with people and other dogs. The sooner you start, the easier it is to guide your puppy toward becoming a happy, well-mannered companion for years to come!
LEVEL 1
For pups 11-20 weeks old at first class
tuition: $375
Puppy Kindergarten
This flagship class employs the latest knowledge about puppy development and behavior to help you and your pup get off to a positive head start. In this class, you will learn how to manage puppy energy and teach him or her effectively, and your pup will learn how to learn!
With gentle guidance and tons of rewards, your pup will learn to be attentive to you, greet people politely, sit, lie down, and wait, come back to you enthusiastically, and learn to walk nicely on a leash.
Tricks and other fun activities are introduced to build learning and confidence in pups and to add challenge and fun!
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Small-group class setting in our spacious, climate-controlled, training center
Parent-only orientation seminar (session 1) plus six (6) class sessions with puppies. Each class session lasts about an hour
Access to our student portal with videos, handouts, homework, quizzes to support your dog’s training.
Essential training equipment ($75 retail value):
20 ft. recall long line
Gear bag
Deluxe treat bag with belt
Training bowl
Clicker and wrist band (you are not required to use a clicker but many people like to)
And more!
Graduation certificate, bandana, and photos
Opportunity to enroll in our “Continuing Ed” courses upon graduation
Access to our private client Facebook page
Tons of KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, and FUN!
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Puppy should be 11 to 20 weeks old at time of first session with puppies (second class since first class is parent-only orientation
Puppy must have been in your home for a minimum of two weeks prior to coming to our center
Minimum two parvo-distemper vaccinations (often called DHPP)
First bordetella vaccination (some protocols include a booster)
Documentation of clear fecal test for those also participating in Puppy Social (not required for Puppy Kindergarten)
Please note: vaccinations and procedures MUST have been administered at a veterinary office or by a licensed veterinarian. Please ask your veterinarian to email your puppy’s records to us at training@thecanineconnection.com.
LEVEL 1
For pups 11-20 weeks old at first class
4 SESSIONS | $100
Puppy Social
Our Puppy Social is a 4-week program that takes advantage of a developmental “window of opportunity” when puppies are learning to feel safe with novelty in their new world.
The focus of this class is positive interaction with other puppies and exposure to a variety surfaces and obstacles. The end result is that puppies gain experience and confidence that can help prevent future behavior issues.
Puppy Social can be taken prior to or concurrent with Puppy Kindergarten or our Private Puppy Coaching Program; puppies must be enrolled in one of these programs to be eligible for Puppy Social Class.
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We meet Saturdays at 10:30 - 11:30am.
You and your pup can begin your 4-session Puppy Social Class any Saturday (some holiday weekends excepted) once documentation of vaccinations and a clear fecal test have been received and approved by our office.
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Pups must be enrolled in a current or future Puppy Kindergarten class or in our Private Puppy Coaching program and have 2 parvo-distemper (DHPP) vaccinations, bordetella vaccination, and a clear fecal test (NOTE: we require that vaccinations are administered by a veterinarian).
WHAT’S NEXT?
Acing Adolescence
This Continuing Ed class is designed for puppies who have completed Puppy Kindergarten or Life Skills & Manners and are now entering adolescence (typically between 5-12 months).
As your puppy grows, so does their energy, curiosity, and independence.
This class helps reinforce essential skills by strengthening attention, impulse control, and responsiveness to cues, even in the face of increasing challenges and distractions.
in person and online via zoom
Private Puppy Coaching
Our Private Puppy Coaching program allows you to get the support you need during the first weeks and months of your new puppy’s life with you. This is a time of enormous change for your puppy, and it can be a time of enormous challenge for puppy parents too!
Puppy energy, antics, and behaviors, along with early training and socialization needs, can be overwhelming. We can help you and your puppy learn and grow together. Our goal is to help get your partnership with your puppy off to a positive head start!
Prices are for sessions held in Chico, California and surrounding area. Additional travel fees may apply for sessions outside of Chico area.
*SCHEDULE YOUR SESSION TO SEE PACKAGE OPTIONS
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60-minute lesson to help with targeted puppy problems (in-person at our center or you home or by Zoom)
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Four one-hour, weekly, coaching sessions (in-person at our center or you home or by Zoom). Plus… puppies are eligible to participate in our weekly Puppy Socials!
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Six private puppy coaching sessions cover our Puppy Kindergarten curriculum, training equipment bundle, and access to online materials.
Weekly coaching sessions are provided in-person or via Zoom. Plus… puppies are eligible to participate in our weekly Puppy Socials!
I can't say enough good things about the training programs at The Canine Connection
I get compliments all of the time on what an awesome dog I have. Starting with the puppy classes sets you up for success. Then moving on to the "teen" and "adult" dog classes reinforces the training. You learn how to teach your dog. You do have to put in the effort to reap the reward.
Abbie goes once a week to play and keep up her socialization. Canine Connection is the ONLY place I feel comfortable leaving her when I go away. I highly recommend Sarah and her staff. Abbie loves them!
- JESSICA WOOD CUMMINGS, CHICO, CA
