PuppyLove for pups 8-18 weeks old at orientation

Gentle, effective methods that work for the whole family

8 week series (plus 2 weeks free in intermediate level) - $215
Check Discounts page for best deals with one online store code per transaction
Small group classes for lots of attention - best for teaching pups to handle real-life distractions
Start 'em young -- no need to wait for final puppy shots! Improvements in puppy shots make it safer than ever to come to a well-run class with very young puppies. Major veterinary universities offer puppy classes starting 7 & 8 weeks old, and we have started our own pups at 8 weeks for 40 years.
Improve house training/management overnight
Lots of quick tips to teach pup to bite toys instead of guests
Free agility introduction each week (depending on weather)
Behavior hacks - jumping up, barking, house training, chewing, stealing etc.
Obedience tricks - sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel, fetch
Off-leash work, play-to-train time included when circumstances permit
Play times included so pups learn to respect, like & trust other dogs/breeds
Private sessions for current series students $55 per hour in Osteen.

Class times

NO FAR-OFF START DATES!

Start right away with Orientation, Week 1, at a different time and/or day than the rest of your series. Bring dog & whole family if possible for 90-minute intensive manners discussion, training exercises, tips & source for easy equipment.

Orientation 11 a.m. Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Mark orientation date on class registration form to reserve your spot.

PUPPYLOVE CLASS TIME:

1:30 p.m. Saturdays, free agility intro 1:15 p.m.

Before your orientation class, email/deliver completed class registration & pay online to qualify for one discount code

Free extra class times

When space permits you can drop in free in Basic Manners sessions for extra help or makeup sessions during initial 10 weeks (available Mon. a.m., Wed. p.m., Sat. a.m.(

Extra weeks added free for serious emergency situations or extreme weather issues

To get extra weeks of class for planned trips, events etc., complete & submit your class registration form along with any class dates you will miss. You also get credit for serious emergency dates later (talk to us about special exceptions like work/family situations or if you win a cruise😁).

Of course you also get additional weeks if your instructor postpones class to attend a dog event or continuing education (yes, even for 45-year dog trainers), or handle an emergency.

Free play times

Free supervised play times for current & returning PuppyLove graduates continue with at least monthly attendance and approval of continuing social graces: 11 a.m. Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays with maintenance of social skills. Ask about opportunities for older longtime dog students with great social skills.

PLAY TIMES for approved dogs from current & previous Best Paw Forward Inc. classesLongtime students who have been away for a while? Contact us for playtime updates & approval

Experienced trainers or highly motivated families

Friendly experienced dogs with good recall skills around other loose dogs, especially with experienced handlers with titles on this or previous dogs, may start in advanced obedience classes with the approval of your instructor.

Discounts for experienced handlers with titles on current or previous dogs. Those advanced levels are not for behavior issues, and dogs must be working with some recall skills around other loose dogs.

If you have time for extra practice & studying your materials, are familiar with positive methods because you practiced them on your previous dogs, or if you are an experienced trainer you may start a 4-week Manners Plus intermediate level after 6 weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners (no additional cost) , or can skip right to competition levels with advance approval of instructor.

If you still need Manners Plus that means we have some cool things to share with you in your beginner levels, so it is only available to dogs with experience in our programs. Private sessions or an abbreviated beginner session are available for friendly dogs with experienced handlers.