In Puppy Social Club, puppies will be taught appropriate play, explore new items, and work on proper socialization skills. Shy puppies will build confidence, and boisterous puppies will learn boundaries. Puppy Play is a great way to help mouthy puppies learn bite inhibition, and more!

Held Every Saturday at Dog River Pet Supply Store!

Not for Puppies Over 4 months Of Age!!

This is not a group class. 

This course utilizes Leslie McDevitt's Pattern Games, and Karen Pryor's Start Right Puppy Program.

Puppy's Skills Taught: Clicker Training, Leash Walking, Stay, Leave It, Take It/ Drop It, Park It, Recall

Addressing Common Puppy Problems: Counter Surfing, Demand Barking, Nipping, Crate Training, Separation Training, Handling, Jumping

Thursday Sessions can be held at Dog River Pet Store, your home, or park.

This is ideal for folks that need guidance for the following: 

• Common Puppy Problems
• Handling Adolescents
• Husbandry Skills
• Barking/ Jumping
• Leash Pulling/ Recall
• Hyper Arousal
• Focus Around Distractions

These consults are ideal for those struggling with the following:

• Fearful / Shy
• Aggressive
• Easily Triggered (Reactive)
• Phobias 
• Resource Guarding
• Marking

Experienced, certified dog trainer Julie Naismith has helped hundreds of stressed owners get their dogs past separation anxiety.

Expecting a baby and need help preparing? 

Need tips on teaching kids how to play &  train with the new puppy?