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1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872
Osteen Training Class schedule - no DeLand classes for now.
Open enrollment - start as young as 8 weeks old. All group classes currently in Osteen
ORIENTATION FOR BEGINNERS: PuppyLove or Basic Manners orientation (usually by advance appointment) so you start right away - no far-off start date
- Noon Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays included as part of your 8-week series (Week 1 of your program, different time &/or day from the rest of your classes)
- Other suggested orientation times lavailable for additional $35
- 2-week introduction to intermediate level Manners Plus included free at end of 8 successive weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners
PuppyLove pup only needs ONE puppy shot before starting classes – don’t miss out by starting late.
Pups 18 weeks or older start in Basic Manners (more material covered in PuppyLove than in Basic Manners due to puppy's rapid learning rate), Your 6-24 months old dog is an adolescent, not a puppy nor an adult dog.
FREE screened play times continue after PuppyLove series with at least monthly attendance and continued good social skills . Ask about potential playtime approval for friendly older dogs in our programs.
USUALLY INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRAINING (most indoor training suspended during resurgence of Covid-19 and Delta variant)
- ROUGH WEATHER MAY MOVE CLASSES INDOORS IN OSTEEN - masks required inside unless teen & adult humans are fully vaccinated. No need to mask dogs : - )
- Use our driving directions for Osteen location. Do not trust GPS/cellphone GPS. Waze gets it right more often than most other programs. Read & compare our notes for your planned drive. Avoid any route that includes Boy Scout Camp Road (unless you live in that area, are expert at navigating soft sugar sand ,& have a dependable towing service available) .
Big discounts for PuppyLove or Basic Manners if handlers have put show or performance titles on any dogs, including STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen or other American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club & other widely-recognized titles
Big discounts for our many returning students with their next dogs (many with us for multiple doggie generations and family generations too!
Bigger discounts in several categories for attending PuppyLove for pups starting at 8-18 weeks old
Easy on-line class registration https://bestpaw.com/sign-up & also available by e-mail (even by stamped mail). We are happy to provide you with a Microsoft Word version to complete and send back by email
Advanced payment & completed registration form required for discount offers
Check events page for other fun activities. Register in advance in on-line store; e-mail bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call cell number on the forms to confirm or set up other times.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine Tests by appointment
CLASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS - no private classes nor regular class programs. Private classes, special events, workshops, seminars. Check events page for details
MONDAYS
9 a.m. Manners Plus (intermediate level behavior & pet obedience, agility intro)
10 a.m. Basic Manners (beginners, older pups & adult dogs), Osteen. Free optional agility intro 9:45 a.m.
11 a.m. Orientation (Week 1 for all PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment
6:30 p.m. PuppyLove (pups ages 8-18 weeks old at orientation) PuppyLove. Free optional agility intro 6:15 p.m.
TUESDAYS
Private sessions available at your location or in Osteen.
WEDNESDAYS
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Private sessions, most available in Osteen.
4:30 p.m. Orientation (Week 1 for all PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment
6 p.m. Manners Plus (intermediate level behavior & pet obedience, agility intro)
7 p.m. Basic Manners (beginners, older pups & adult dogs), Osteen. Free optional agility intro 6:45 p.m. )
THURSDAYS
9 a.m. Intermediate/advanced agility competition
10 a.m. Advanced obedience/rally drills
11 a.m. Supervised play time for approved Best Paw Forward Inc. ogs
6:30 p.m. Orientation. (Week 1 for all PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment
FRIDAYS
5-8 p.m. Private sessions Osteen or at your location
SATURDAYS
9 a.m. Intermediate/advanced agility competition
10 a.m. Basic Manners for older pups & adult dogs, Osteen. Free optional agility intro 11 a.m.
11 a.m. Manners Plus intermediate level behavior & pet obedience, agility intro
12:30 p.m. Advanced obedience, rally
1:45 p.m. PuppyLove for pups 8-18 weeks old at first class, Osteen .Free optional agility 1:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m. Supervised play time most Saturdays for approved Best Paw Forward dogs
bestpaw@bestpaw.com for class information only (no solicitors please)
REFUND POLICY: To maintain the quality of our small, focused classes, there are no refunds once registration & payment are completed, or if class materials have been sent to a student before starting a class.
- Masks or social distance required for age-appropriate students, visitors unless information provided on full vaccination
- In normal times you can watch a program before you register (many of those you see in class are successful returning students with their next generation of dogs). For coronavirus social consideration: completed class form or visitor form required in order to track visitors (no commitment nor fee required of course for a single visit to come watch group class in progress). Pl leave dogs at home if they comeduring come during class hours.
- Cancellations 1 week or less before private class or orientation/first session of series receive full credit for upcoming series, private class or workshop that begins within 6 months of original start date
- Minimum $25 fee for earlier cancellations made before first meeting with instructor to cover time, handling/banking fees. Fee may be higher if instructor has spent extensive time before first class date answering training questions for registered or potential student via telephone or in person
- Free makeup classes for workshops or (credit toward private class) can be substituted for up to 6 months from the original date reserved.
- Partially completed group classes may be resumed within 6 months in Osteen group classes or when space permits during dates/time frame of your original group series
- Class credit may be transferred to private sessions in Osteen
- Include info at signup or orientation about known conflicts with planned trips or special events to qualify for additional free makeup sessions
- Private makeup classes for PuppyLove & Basic Manners group students in Osteen discounted to $25 per hour during original group series dates
- Private orientation classes at additional times $25
- Contact us directly as soon as possible about options for approved makeups for serious medical, family or work emergency situations
private sessions
Private sessions for dogs friendly to dogs and to people available at your home location. Detour Doggie Delinquent sessions for dogs with social issues available in Osteen
Take orientation sessions in Osteen.
PuppyLove & Basic Manners - parallel programs cover similar material
- Week 1 of series is orientation, different day and/or time from rest of series.
- Jump into training right away without waiting for a far-off start date
- Extra material, off-leash work included in PuppyLove. Starting at young age means pups learn faster
- Bring dog to orientation, hungry (no fun working on a full stomach!) & ready to get to work (Extra orientation times available for $25)
- No dog treats! Bring great human-grade protein-based soft treats, things your dog does not usually get at home (boneless chicken, hot dogs, ground beef, cheese, lunch meat etc. At least 3-5 types each class, continue to vary flavors.)
- Dress for comfort & safety, down to lace-up or Velcro-style sneakers or running shoes
- Small group classes for lots of individual attention
- Schedule orientation, small group & private classes: https://bestpaw.com/sign-up
- On the same sign-up page, read complete details on getting ready for your/orientation class
for class information only (no solicitors, please)
For more details:
Sign up for a Basic Manners or PuppyLove class and drop in on other Osteen Basic or PuppyLove classes for free makeup sessions or for extra help. PuppyLove teams can drop in on both levels
Those free Osteen extras are included with all Best Paw Forward Inc. beginner programs when space permits
Register online today for orientation (Week 1) https://bestpaw.com/sign-up in a small-group PuppyLove or Basic Manners program with experienced trained professionals & volunteers.
Orientation class must be done before you start in a beginner level series, and is Week 1, your starting date.
PuppyLove & Basic Manners in :
Osteen
- 8 week series plus 2 free weeks of introduction to intermediate level Manners Plus
- May include Osteen intermediate level https://bestpaw.com/sign-up/ola/services/manners-plus-osteen-only for more experienced or advanced handlers
Check events page for fun activities
You can also e-mail bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call to confirm or set up other orientation times (students & prospective students only, please)
- Register/pay in advance in our on-line store for an automatic $20 or larger discount.
- On-line appointment available at https://bestpaw.com/sign-up
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine Tests by appointment in Osteen.
- See Appointment section on Home Page for other Private Class/Orientation potential time slots.
- Use our directions for Osteen location. Tell your GPS/cellphone GPS to avoid Boy Scout Camp Road & Lake Ashby Road if you want to use your system as a backup.