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How old/young should my puppy be to start puppy school?
Puppies can start school as young as 9-10 weeks old, depending on their vaccination history. They must begin our program before 14 weeks of age. The earlier they start the program, the more benefits they will get from it!
Why can’t my dog start after 14 weeks?
Puppies grow fast, and by four months they’ve already started forming their opinions of things. We find that dogs respond best to our program if they begin early and attend consistently. Pups that start at or after 14 weeks have a harder time adjusting and exhibit more separation anxiety. Since we want school to be a positive experience for all the puppies, we require that they start before they reach 14 weeks of age.
Are there any size limits?
Puppies must be under 15 pounds to begin school. We want the big kids to start school as young as they safely can, so we have time to teach them manners. We limit the size of any pup to 50 lbs, which means that large breeds will graduate sooner. It’s especially important to socialize large breeds early, since soon they will be physically much stronger than the humans.
What kinds of vaccinations does my dog need?
Puppies must have received their second DAP vaccine to start school. This is the standard “booster” shot that you will get on your first visit to the vet with your new puppy. Puppies usually receive the first shot from the shelter or breeder before they get to you.
We also require the Bordetella vaccine, but please note that having the Bordetella vaccine does not prevent your puppy from getting “Kennel Cough.”
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