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1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872
Osteen Group sessions, Osteen & in-home Private Classes
Class schedule BELOW. Open enrollment. start as young as 8 weeks old
Most pupular classes (parallel programs with more material covered & some discounts bigger for PuppyLove students Starting at young age means pups learn faster. Bigger discounts in several categories for attending PuppyLove for pups starting at 8-18 weeks old)
PuppyLove -- pups 8 to 18 weeks old at orientation/first class. (Older pups that miss enough sessions end up finishing in Basic Manners rather than PuppyLove) Only needs ONE puppy shot before starting classes thanks to improvement in canine vaccines– don’t miss out by starting late
Basic Manners-- pups 18 weeks or older (about 4 1/2 months old) or older, friendly adolescent & adult dogs ( 6-24 months old dog is a teenager, not a puppy)
Free optional agility intro & free doggie playtime included for PuppyLove & Basic Manners approved friendly current dogs. Continued playtime free with ongoing approval & attendance at least once a month
$20 discount if class form, payment both submitted in advance online, in mail, or in person in advance of orientation. More discounts, details at https://bestpaw.com/discount-opportunities
bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call/text 407-415-6601 to confirm or set up other times.
ORIENTATION FOR BEGINNERS: PuppyLove or Basic Manners, usually by advance appointment, so you start right away - no far-off start date. Week 1 of series, different day and/or time from rest of series
- 11 a.m. Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays included as part of 8-week beginner series -- It is Week 1 of your program, different time &/or day from the rest of your classes. Other orientation times available for additional $35
- 2-week introduction to intermediate level Manners Plus included free at end of 8 weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners
CLASS SCHEDULE - . ALL GROUP CLASSES CURRENTLY IN OSTEEN
SUNDAYS - No regular class programs. Special events, workshops, seminars, occasional private classes. Check events page for details
MONDAYS
9 a.m. Manners Plus (intermediate level behavior & pet obedience, agility intro)
10 a.m. Basic Manners (older pup & adult dog beginners)
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)
free optional agility intro 6:15 p.m.
TUESDAYS
Private sessions afternoon or evening 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. dogs
6:30 p.m. Orientation. (Week 1 for all PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment
FRIDAYS
3-8 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
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
free optional agility 1:30 p.m.
2:45 p.m. Supervised play time most Saturdays for approved Best Paw Forward dogs
Private sessions available at our site or at your home for dogs friendly to dogs and to people
Detour Doggie Delinquents sessions for dogs with social issues available only at Osteen site.
Jump into training right away without waiting for a far-off start date
Schedule orientation (required before beginner level series), small group & private classes: https://bestpaw.com/sign-up
- On the same sign-up page, read complete details on getting ready for your orientation or private class
PuppyLove $215 for 10 weeks (Orientation Week 1, 7 more weeks in PuppyLove, 2 weeks in Manners Plus immediately following beginner series)
Basic Manners $255 for 10 weeks (Orientation Week 1, 7 more weeks in Basic Manners, 2 weeks in Manners Plus immediately following Basic Manners series)
Approved for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test for dogs up to 1 year old, Canine Good Citizen series
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 trained dogs in our programs
USUALLY INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRAINING
- ROUGH WEATHER MAY MOVE CLASSES INDOORS IN OSTEEN - masks required inside including fully-vaccinated teens & adults (children masked where possible). 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) .
Download our driving directions to the rural site, and tell your GPS or map programs to avoid Boy Scout Camp Road and Lake Ashby Road to avoid tire-sucking sugar sand.
Free Waze app correct more often than others.
Check EVENTS page for more activities
Email bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call to confirm or set up other orientation times (students & prospective students only, please)
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 submitteddd registration form required for discount offers
Microsoft Word version of REGISTRATION FORM available on request (call/text 407-415-6601, or open online PDF version in free Google documents). Pay & send registration form online to qualify for discounts starting at $20. Come to orientation early to complete paperwork & payment if necessary (no discount).
https://bestpaw.com/discount-opportunities for many advance-registration online discounts (returning students, seniors, active military/law enforcement/fire department, experienced trainers, veterinary & grooming staff, rescue dogs)
Reduced group tuition with work study option, barter opportunities
Manners Plus – $55 per month. Intermediate obedience/beginner agility level.
Must first complete Best Paw Forward Inc. PuppyLove or Basic Manners, or Best Paw Forward Inc. private sessions. Experienced trainer-dog teams may join advanced classes, skipping this & beginner levels)
Advanced agility, obedience/rally – $50 per month. Includes both agility & obedience when class space permits. Long-term club members $45 per month. All rally, obedience competition, agility levels. Monthly package includes agility sessions for dogs with some experience on agility equipment
American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine, Agility Course Tests by appointment or event
Check events page for other fun activities
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.
- Masks or social distance required for indoor sessions for age-appropriate students, visitors unless fully vaccinated
- In normal times you can watch a program before you register (many of those you see in class are successful returning students with the next generation of dogs). For coronavirus social consideration, you can still visit ahead with a completed class form or visitor form (no commitment nor fee required of course for a single visit to come watch group class in progress). Visitors: Please leave visiting dogs at home during class hours or by advance arrangement.
- 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 a private class at Best Paw Forward Inc. can be substituted for up to 6 months from the original date reserved.
- Partially completed group classes may be resumed within 6 months, or when space permits during dates/time frame of your original group series
- Class credit may be transferred to private sessions at Best Paw
- Forward Inc.
- 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 at Best Paw Forward Inc. for PuppyLove & Basic Manners group students discounted to $25 per hour during original group series dates
- Private orientation classes at additional times $35
- Contact us directly as soon as possible about options for approved makeups for serious medical, family or work emergency situations
