I am certified by the Karen Pryor Academy to instruct Puppy

 Bringing a new puppy home is an exciting milestone that requires preparation, patience, and consistency. To set both of you up for success, we focus on puppy-proofing your home, establishing a routine, using positive reinforcement training, and socializing your pup safely. 

While puppies don’t come with a manual, we have the chance to shape their behavior. You’ll learn effective ways to manage biting, crate training, potty training, socialization, car rides, handling, and know why they're stealing your precious belongings. Each interaction teaches your puppy, so let’s make these important early months meaningful.

Short, supervised, positive, and safe play sessions help young puppies develop essential socialization skills and independence, while also allowing them to burn off excess energy. Puppy parents must be present, as it's an opportunity to learn about puppy behavior.

**All puppies not enrolled in Puppy Start Right must provide 

proof of vaccinations to join Puppy Yappy Hour.

• Yappy Hour Duration -45 min
• Yappy Hour Frequency - See Schedule on Booking Page
• Cost - $10  
• Puppy Age Range - 8 weeks - 16 weeks (4 months)   
• Experience level - Beginner
• Prerequisite Training - None**
• Vaccinations: Proof of at least one distemper/parvo combination vaccine at least seven days before Yappy Hour. Proof of current rabies vaccination if the puppy is over four months.  Proof of current bordetella vaccination. Proof of vaccinations must be uploaded with the Dog Behavior & History Form on the Booking page (Step 1).  
• What to Bring  A healthy pup! We kindly ask that unwell puppies or those showing signs of illness stay home until they are healthy enough to join the fun. 
• How many people can attend? - 2 adults or 1 adult and a child over 12 years old.  

The Puppy Sniffari provides your puppy with a safe place to explore during their vital developmental stages (which happens to coincide with early vaccinations).  Experience novel textures, sounds, and scents while looking for tasty puppy kibble. 

The gentle pace and low-impact of this activity are perfect for all dogs, including puppies, seniors, and those recovering from injuries. 

• Booking is essential 
• Duration - 30 mins
• Pricing - $10 per puppy
• Dog Age Range - Puppies 8 - 28 weeks (7 months) old
• Number of pups allowed - **preferably one at a time, but allowances will be made for more puppies from the same household
• Experience Level - None
• Prerequisite Training - None 
• Vaccinations: Proof of at least one distemper/parvo combination vaccine at least seven days before the booking date. Proof of current rabies vaccination if your puppy is over four months old.  Provide proof of current bordetella vaccinations. Proof of vaccinations must be uploaded with the Dog Behavior & History Form on the Booking page (Step 1).  
• How many people can attend? - 2 adults or 1 adult and a child over 12 years old

Puppy Sniffari Drop Off - If you would like to drop your pup off to enjoy the Puppy Sniffari while you run an errand,  contact us.  Max duration for Puppy Sniffari Drop Off is 45 mins.  This is an opportunity to teach independence and avoid separation anxiety in a fun way.