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1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872
Osteen Training Class schedule - no DeLand classes for now
DAYTIME, EVENING, WEEKEND SMALL-GROUP CLASSES - PuppyLove moves to new Sun. time. Extra orientation
USUALLY INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRAINING (most indoor training suspended during pandemic)
- ROUGH WEATHER USUALLY MOVES CLASSES INDOORS IN OSTEEN (most work in DELAND locations indoors when classes resume at that location)
- Please use our driving directions or frequently-updated programs like Google or Waze. Avoid any route that includes Boy Scout Camp Road (unless you live in that area and are expert at navigating sugar sand)
Sunday - all classes in Osteen
- 9:30 a.m. PuppyLove NEW TIME! (pups 8-18 weeks old at first class). Osteen. Start immediately to take advantage of fastest learning & socialization age - NO NEED TO WAIT FOR FINAL SHOTS! Our own pups & those of many students have started at 8 weeks for 40 years. Schedule orientation/first session at different time/day than regular class time. Free optional agility introduction 9:15 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m. Supervised play time or approved dogs. Osteen
- 11 a.m. Manners Plus. Osteen (only open to dogs that have completed our PuppyLove or Basic Manners, or or Best Paw Forward approved private students). Osteen
- Noon Basic Manners, teenage pups 19 weeks or older up through adult dogs. Osteen. Schedule orientation/first session at different time/day than regular class. Begin right away - no waiting for far-off start date! Free optional agility introduction 11:45 p.m.
Mondays - all classes in Osteen
- 9 a.m. Manners Plus*, intermediate level (only open to dogs that have completed our Best Paw Forward PuppyLove and Basic Manners sessions, or Best Paw Forward private students). Osteen.
- 10 a.m. Mondays Basic Manners. Osteen. Schedule orientation/first session at different time/day than regular class. Begin right away - no waiting for far-off start date! Free optional agility intro 9:45. Osteen.
- 11 a.m. Mondays supervised play time for approved dogs. Osteen
- 12:30 - 3 p.m. Mondays Private sessions available in Osteen
- 5 p.m. Mondays Orientation (Week 1 for PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment. Osteen
- 7 p.m. Mondays PuppyLove (pups 8-18 weeks old at first class). Osteen. Start immediately to take advantage of fastest learning & socialization age - NO NEED TO WAIT FOR FINAL SHOTS! Our own pups & those of many students have started at 8 weeks for 40 years. Schedule orientation/first session at different time/day than regular class time. Includes free optional agility introduction 6:45 p.m.
Tuesdays
- 9:15 a.m. PuppyLove (pups 8-18 weeks old at first class). Osteen. Start immediately to take advantage of fastest learning & socialization age - NO NEED TO WAIT FOR FINAL SHOTS! Our own pups have started at 8 weeks for 40 years. Schedule orientation/first session at different time/day than regular class time. Includes free optional agility introduction 9 a.m.
NO CLASSES FOR NOW IN DELAND. Orientation, PuppyLove & Basic Manners will continue when it is safe to resume at Spring Oaks Animal Care Center,
Wednesdays
- 5 p.m. Wednesdays Orientation (Week 1 for PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions) by appointment. Osteen
- 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Smart Agility Beginner. Osteen.
- 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays PuppyLove-Basic Manners combo. Osteen. Includes free optional agility introduction 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays
- 9 a.m. Thursdays. Advanced/intermediate agility. Osteen
- 10 a.m. Thursdays Advanced/Intermediate Competition obedience/rally, Osteen
- 11 a.m. Thursdays Supervised play time. Osteen. For approved Best Paw Forward dogs
- 5, 6 or 7 p.m. Thursdays Orientation (friendly beginner dogs) or Private class (all dogs) available in Osteen; private in-home for friendly dogs
Fridays
- 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Private class or orientation available in Osteen for all dogs; private in-home for friendly dogs
Saturdays - all classes in Osteen
- 9 a.m. Advanced/intermediate agility. Osteen
- 10 a.m. Advanced/Intermediate competition obedience/rally. Osteen
- 11 a.m. Manners Plus*, intermediate (only open to previous Best Paw Forward PuppyLove & Basic Manners students, or Best Paw Forward private students). Osteen
- Noon Supervised play time. Osteen. For approved Best Paw Forward dogs
* Manners Plus - intermediate obedience-agility level only open to Best Paw Forward PuppyLove & Basic Manners graduates or Best Paw Forward private students
- Pups or dogs started in other programs elsewhere require at least one (or more) private sessions to catch up before joining at this level
- If you want to skip our awesome beginner programs for foundation work and to prevent or fix common behavior issues but you still need behavioral help, check out our private sessions for friendly dogs, or Detour Doggie Delinquents programs for dogs with social issues
- Experienced competition-level trainers may jump right into advanced classes. (Titles on previous dogs may not be required - call , text or email for more details. Experienced trainers often benefit from Best Paw Forward Inc. intensive PuppyLove & Basic Manner foundation classes.)
- Big discounts for PuppyLove or Basic Manners if handlers have put titles on any dogs, including STAR Puppy, Canine Good Citizen or other American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club & other widely-recognized titles
Easy on-line class registration https://bestpaw.com/sign-up & also available by e-mail (even by stamped mail if you prefer!). Advanced payment & completed registration form required for discount offers
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 since we have often turned away potential students for your spot in class.
- Cancellations 1 week or less before a private class or the first session of a series receive full credit for an upcoming series, private class or workshop that begins within 6 months of the original start date
- Minimum $25 fee for earlier cancellations made before first meeting with an instructor to cover time, handling & banking fees. That fee may be higher if instructor has spent extensive time before first class date answering training questions for a registered student via telephone or in person
- 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 required (no commitment nor fee of course for a single visit to come watch a group class in progress) in order to track visitors. Masks are encouraged for students and visitors.
- Free makeup classes for workshops or partially completed group classes included in Osteen group classes (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 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
- Contact us directly as soon as possible about makeup options for approved makeups for true emergency situations
Open enrollment + orientation = start right away
Open enrollment + orientation = start right away . Take orientation sessions in Osteen for classes there, or to get you going and provide helpful downloaded materials to move to DeLand classes when they resume.
Our Osteen site has small, fresh-air sessions perfect for social distancing right now.
- Week 1 of series, different day and/or time from rest of series.
- Jump into training right away without waiting for a far-off start date
- Bring dog to orientation, hungry (no fun working on a full stomach!) & ready to get to work!
- 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.)
- Dress for comfort & safety, down to lace-up or Velcro-style sneakers or running shoes
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 during your 10-week series in Osteen or when we resume the 7-week series in DeLand. (PuppyLove teams can drop in on both levels in Osteen.)
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 are parallel programs which cover similar material each week. Extra material & off-leash work included in PuppyLove. Starting at a young age means your pup learns faster so we cover even more in those sessions.
CLASS DETAILS
Small group classes for lots of individual attention
PuppyLove & Basic Manners in :
Osteen
- 10 week series
- May include Osteen intermediate level https://bestpaw.com/sign-up/ola/services/manners-plus-osteen-only for some handler-dog teams
DeLand (we hope to resume at this location soon)
- 7 week series
- May include Osteen intermediate level https://bestpaw.com/sign-up/ola/services/manners-plus-osteen-only for some handler-dog teams
Check events page for fun activities & for extra orientation times in addition to those listed below
You can also e-mail bestpaw@bestpaw.com or call to confirm or set up other times (students & prospective students only, please)
- Register/pay in advance in our on-line store for an automatic $10 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.