Positive training class registration form on Sign Up page
1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872
bestpaw@bestpaw.com call/text 407.321.1006
PuppyLove for pups 8-18 weeks old at orientation
Gentle, effective methods that work for the whole family
- 8 week series (plus 2 extra weeks free in Manners Plus intermediate level) - $215
- Small group classes for lots of attention - best for teaching pups to handle real-life distractions
- Major veterinary universities offer puppy classes starting 7 & 8 weeks old -- our own pups have started at 8 weeks old for more than 40 years
- Quick tips to teach pup to bite toys instead of guests
- Free agility introduction starting Week 2 (depending on weather)
- Behavior hacks improve manners in days through management & training - jumping up, barking, house training, chewing, stealing etc. (Long-time fixes take longer -- keep practicing your new skills!)
- Obedience tricks - sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel, fetch
- Improve overly-friendly rough social skills
- Off-leash work, play-to-train time frequently included
- Start 'em young -- no need to wait for final puppy shots! Improvements in puppy shots make it safer than ever to come to well-run class with very young puppies
- Play times included so pups learn to respect, like & trust other dogs/breeds
- Check Discounts page for best deals with one online store code per transaction. Several discount opportunities include free hand-cut latigo leather leash (gentle on your hands). All beginner students must use similar equipment - more options in PuppyLove. Contact us with any questions
- Private sessions for current series students $35 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 & equipment discussion
Orientation 11 a.m. Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Include 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.)
FREE EXTRA CLASS TIMES :
COMBINED PUPPYLOVE-BASIC MANNERS EVENING SESSION
7 p.m. Wed. https://websites.godaddy.com/online-storedays (free agility intro 6:45 p.m. )
FREE DROP-IN:
10 a.m. Mon. Basic Manners (free agility intro 9:45 a.m.)
When space permits you can drop in free in Basic Manners sessions for extra help or makeup sessions during your 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., pay ahead & 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 get additional weeks if your instructor postpones class to attend a dog events 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. Ask about opportunities for longtime dog students with great social skills
Longtime 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 -
(You also get big discounts starting in PuppyLove, and are often eligible for work study or barter opportunities.) Advanced levels are not for dogs with social/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 the Manners Plus intermediate level after 4-6 weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners (no additional cost) OR can skip right to competition levels with advance approval of instructor.
If you feel you still need Manners Plus that means we have some cool things to share with you in our beginner levels. (Manners Plus is only available to dogs with a at least some experience in our programs)
Skip right to advanced classes if there are no behavior or motivation questions, or take private sessions or abbreviated beginner sessions for friendly dogs with experienced handlers to fill in any gaps or behavior/beginner questions you may have.