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Classes for pups 8 weeks old through adults
Puppy & beginner manners, agility, obedience, show dog, social issues & more!
For pups 8-18 weeks old at orientation (yes, just like major vet universities we start at 8 weeks, and any pup 18 weeks old has to go in our companion program Basic Manners instead. More material covered in PuppyLove
Fastest learning time in pup's life -
Don't waste it! Join right away.
Open enrollment means no waiting for far-off start dates
Orientation (Week 1) different time and/or day required first, early Mon. & Wed. evenings, other days by appointment
PuppyLove Sun. mornings or Mon. nights in Osteen
(Tues. nights in DeLand to resume eventually)
Best foundation for family pets, therapy dog, service dog, show dog/conformation, performance titles (agility, obedience, nose work, trick dog, field work etc.)
For pups 18 weeks old (teetering on the brink of adolescence) through friendly adults of all ages
Worst teething stage in a dog's life? 9-11 months old when molars are settling into shifting jaws
Open enrollment means no waiting for far-off start dates
Orientation (Week 1) different time and/or day required first, early Mon. & Wed. evenings, other days by appointment
Midday Sun. , Mon. morning, Wed. evening in Osteen
(Tues. nights in DeLand to resume eventually)
Great start for family pets, therapy dog, show dog, performance titles
For sensitive, shy, territorial, defensive, possessive, bossy, dominant or aggressive dogs
Private classes, workshops, periodic series
Create confident, quiet, well-behaved manners where you used to see barking, lunging and nervous bad behavior.
Punishment and scolding often make these problems worse.
SAFELY START FIXING THE CANINE SHYNESS, ANXIETY, SEPARATION ANXIETY OR EVEN AGGRESSION THAT MAY HAVE ARRIVED WITH NEW DOGS DURING THE PANDEMIC!
DeLand classes still shut down during pandemic. Spring Oaks Animal Care Center students may make up or start training sessions at Osteen site.
SANITIZER, LOTS OF SOCIAL DISTANCE AVAILABLE. Please stay home if you feel ill, if you see Covid-19 symptoms or if testing says you are sick even if you feel fine.
Unregistered visitors/observers welcome at safe distances. Visitor form during Covid-19 restrictions at https://bestpaw.com/sign-up just for contact information if needed for medical reasons. No information given to solicitors!
Orientation - Week 1 of 10-week beginner series.
PuppyLove & Basic Manners - much of the same material. Choose one or the other of the parallel learning tracks depending on dog's age
Including private classes, workshops, periodic series for sensitive, shy, territorial, defensive, possessive, bossy, dominant or aggressive dogs
Create confident, quiet, well-behaved manners where you used to see barking, lunging and nervous bad behavior.
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TRAINING FAST TRACK for experienced handlers in PuppyLove or Basic Manners: Highly motivated and/or experienced trainers can move up to intermediate levels after 6 weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners (no additional cost), or can skip right to competition levels (experienced handler discounts)
PLAY TIMES for approved dogs from current & previous Best Paw Forward Inc. classes
4 play sessions most weeks
Longtime students who have been away for a while? Contact us for playtime updates & approval
Small group & private classes
Beginners through advanced
Small group & private classes
Beginners through advanced
Workshops & private classes