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1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872

bestpaw@bestpaw.com 407.415.6601

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Best Paw Forward Inc.

Best Paw Forward Inc. Best Paw Forward Inc. Best Paw Forward Inc.

Gentle, effective training based on trust & respect

Gentle, effective training based on trust & respectGentle, effective training based on trust & respect

No classes mON. jULY 4, iNDEPENDENCE dAY

  Gentle, effective methods, experienced instructors

Work study options available to cut total cost to $75 (plus equipment if needed) with your help around home or property, or trade for items we need

Get ready for orientation/Week 1 https://bestpaw.com/sign-up  8-week series plus 2 weeks in Manners Plus intermediate level included

Off-leash work, play-to-train time included in PuppyLove when circumstances & time allow

 Open-enrollment/orientation -- start right away; no waiting for far-off start date

PLEASE NOTE: Orientation/Week 1 (https://bestpaw.com/events) required at a different time & or day before joining classmates

 Optional free 15-minute introduction to agility equipment at safe puppy heights

 Free makeup/extra help class drop-ins in PuppyLove or Basic Manners during your 8 weeks

Ask instructor about options to move up early to Manners Plus intermediate level during your series for more advanced dogs, handlers

 Beginners cover jumping up, pulling on leash, chewing/stealing your things, puppy biting, digging, barking, house training, heel, come, sit to say please, down, stand stay 

Best Paw Forward Inc. Class Schedule May 2022 (pdf)

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Best Paw Forward Inc. Class Schedule June 2022 (docx)

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NO CLASSES MON. JULY 4, INDEPENDENCE DAY

OSTEEN GROUP SESSIONS, OSTEEN & IN-HOME TIMES

CLASS SCHEDULE BELOW. OPEN ENROLLMENT --jump into training right away without waiting for a far-off start date 


 At least a $20 discount for PuppyLove or Basic Manners if class form/payment both submitted at least a day in advance online, in mail, or in person. Discount codes (limit one per beginner level), details at https://bestpaw.com/discount-opportunities


Schedule orientation (required before beginner level series), small group & private classes: https://bestpaw.com/sign-up

  • Read details on getting ready for orientation or private class
  • Free optional agility intro  for most PuppyLove & Basic Manners dogs. Continued playtimes free for PuppyLove graduates and some friendly Basic Manners dogs with ongoing approval & attendance at least once a month


bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call/text 407-415-6601 (no commercial texting allowed) 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. Send class registration form/pay ahead for series discounts (discount codes 

  • 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 $75
  • 2-week introduction to intermediate level Manners Plus included free at end of 8 weeks of PuppyLove or Basic Manners


SUNDAYS - Special events, workshops, seminars, occasional private classes. Check events page for details


MONDAYS (NO CLASSES MON. JULY 4)

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 (beginner older pups & adult dogs),

    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. Advanced obedience, rally

11 a.m. Basic Manners for older pups & adult dogs

    Free optional agility intro  noon 


12:30 Manners Plus intermediate level behavior & pet obedience, agility intro

1:30 p.m. PuppyLove for pups 8-18 weeks old at first class

    Free optional agility intro 1:15 p.m. 

2:30 p.m. Supervised play time most Saturdays for approved Best Paw Forward dogs


Most popular classes are PuppyLove & Basic Manners (more material covered, some larger discounts  for PuppyLove students)


PuppyLove -- pups 8 to 18 weeks old at orientation/first class

  Starting at young age -- pups learn faster (Older pups that miss multiple sessions end up finishing in Basic Manners)

  Need ONE puppy shot before starting classes thanks to improvement in canine vaccines– don’t miss out by starting late. Our own pups start the day they come home, like many veterinary university puppy programs.


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 doggie playtimes included for most PuppyLove & some Basic Manners approved friendly dogs. Continued playtime free with ongoing approval & attendance at least once a month


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.


PuppyLove/Manners Plus combo $215 for 8 weeks (Orientation Week 1, then 7 more weeks in PuppyLove regular times, plus 2 bonus weeks in Manners Plus immediately following beginner series) 

Basic Manners/Manners Plus combo $255 for 8 weeks (Orientation Week 1, then 7 more weeks in Basic Manners regular times, plus 2 bonus 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 play times (dogs screened for good social skills) continue after PuppyLove series with at least monthly attendance & continued good social skills. Ask about playtime approval for friendly older trained dogs in our programs


USUALLY OUTDOORS & SOME INDOOR TRAINING

  • ROUGH WEATHER MAY MOVE CLASSES INDOORS - masks required inside including 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 correct more often than most other programs. Read & compare our notes for your drive. Avoid any route that includes Boy Scout Camp Road   or Lake Ashby Road (unless you  live in that area, have 4-wheel drive, are expert at navigating soft sugar sand ) .


Download our driving directions to the rural site & 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)

Advance payment & completed submitted 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)

$75 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, off-leash skills

 
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


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).  You can still visit first, but due to coronavirus social consideration, bring a completed class form or visitor form (no commitment, nor charge of course for a single visit to come watch group class in progress). Visitors: Please leave dogs at home during class hours or schedule a private class


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.

Cancellations 1 week or less before private class or orientation/first session of series receive full credit for upcoming series, private classes or workshop that begin 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

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Best Paw Forward Inc.

1835 Oak Haven Plantation Road, Osteen, Florida 32764, United States

(407) 321-1006 bestpaw@bestpaw.com

Hours

Mon

08:00 am – 09:00 pm

Tue

01:00 pm – 09:00 pm

Wed

08:00 am – 09:00 pm

Thu

08:00 am – 09:00 pm

Fri

12:00 pm – 09:00 pm

Sat

08:00 am – 04:00 pm

Sun

08:00 am – 12:00 pm

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