Puppy 101: Foundations
group class
For Puppies 8-20* WEEKS
(*Puppies are welcome to join as long as they’re under 20 weeks of age at the start of the class)
Affordable reward-based clicker training classes to teach your puppy basic manners. We believe in setting every puppy and human up for success using evidence-based positive reinforcement training methods.
7 weeks for $295
Includes online training support after class is complete
LOCATION: NOBLE WOOF CANINE EDUCATION CENTER
8502 SE STARK ST, PORTLAND, 97216
Group Puppy Classes in Southeast Montavilla, Portland, Oregon.
From Landshark to…
Leo in class at 10 weeks old
…Astute & Noble Woof.
Leo graduating as a certified Noble Woof!
Are you an enthusiastic, but also potentially overwhelmed puppy guardian? Your new puppy has arrived, and sometimes they’re picture perfect, (usually when they’re sleeping), but the rest of the time they behave like an uninhibited feral land shark. You really want to get this right, and it turns out that puppy raising isn’t as straightforward as is written in the books!
Don’t worry. Our seven week puppy manners class will help turn your feral landshark into a certified good boy or girl!
Learn to Love Training Together
“I could not be more grateful for this class! it helped me tremendously to feel like I know how to support my little pup.”
-Happy Puppy Parent
Quincy and Chorizo celebrate their love for training in our Beginner Puppy class!
“I have to say this course was a wonderful investment for our puppy. I am grateful for the continued access to the videos, network, and live behavior chat. We feel supported and lucky to tap into the passion and advocacy for dogs that Noble Woof trainers have.”
-Happy Puppy Parent
UPCOMING series
Early Winter
November 3rd - December 22nd
(No class December 1st)
Winter
January 5th - March 2nd
(No class January 19th or February 16th)
Sundays at 2:00pm
Sundays at 4:00pm
Sundays at 5:30pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is a seven week in-person group dog training series. Each class is one hour. There will be up to six dog/handler teams per class and two trainers. In class you will learn how to teach your puppy basic skills using positive reinforcement training systems.
We will help you prevent and reduce pesky problem behaviors and learn to set your dog up to succeed. Our coaches make it easy and FUN for you to grasp the basic principles underlying all great training so you can better support your dog through all stages of their life with you.
There is no play in this class. CLICK HERE to go to our puppy playgroups page.
important
WEEK ONE is a Human-Only Orientation
Please leave your puppies at home or with a trusted friend or family member. In the first class we will talk about common problem behaviors and begin practicing training techniques with each other and potentially a volunteer helper dog.
Attendance to this first class is required in order to proceed with all other classes.
class overview
Foundational Skills and Basic Manners
Attention/turning distractions into focus
Making Trades/Resource guarding prevention
Settling/Place on mat, with three D’s (distance, duration, distraction)
Reward/Engagement strategies
Loose leash walking
Auto-sit
Nose targeting
Recall
Sit and Down with hand signal/verbal cue
Appropriate Greetings
U-Turn
Leave it
Teach a trick using life rewards
Socialization Skills
Exploring surfaces
Gear desensitization
Sound desensitization
Intro to grooming tools
Comfort with handling
Positive socialization exposure exercises
BONUS!
Puppy Pop Quiz
Show & Tell
Fun and effective training games that will help maintain skills even around distractions and continue learning!
included ONLINE VIDEO COURSE
YOU ALSO RECEIVE ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE PUPPY COURSE!
Watch the Noble Puppy Socialization video module before the first class.
Upon enrollment you will be sent a link to sign up for our Noble Puppy Socialization and Training video packet. It is required that you watch module one prior to attending the first class. We will build on the elements included in your video packet in class together on the first day.
IMPORTANT POLICIES
Puppies 8-20 weeks only*
*As long as your puppy is under 20 weeks at the start of the class, they are welcome to join!
PLEASE READ
NO DOG PARKS: Dog parks are breeding grounds for disease. If your puppy is visiting dog parks please stop going and request a fecal test from your vet to be performed 7 days after the last dog park visit. Only if your puppy tests negative are they permitted to attend our socials.
DIARRHEA OR VOMITING: Your puppy will be asked to leave class immediately if they have diarrhea or vomiting in class. A negative fecal test result from the vet will be required to return to class.
ONE ROUND OF VACCINES REQUIRED: All puppies 20 weeks and younger must have received at least one round of DHPP vaccinations at least seven days prior to their participation in class and proof of vaccinations must be provided.
PROTECTED FROM DISEASE: All puppies of all ages must be on a regular vaccination schedule during class.
MONTHLY PREVENTATIVES: All puppies of all ages must be up to date on monthly internal flea/tick, and internal parasite/heart-worm treatment.
ILLNESS: Do not bring your puppy to class if they are vomiting or have diarrhea.