Beyond the Basics

Puppy Class

Beyond the Basics: Puppy Class at CIC

Open to puppies 8 to 20 weeks in age at the start of class.

You may join at puppy class at any age between 8 and 20 weeks old, but all 6 weeks must be completed in order to graduate with an AKC STAR puppy certificate!

Puppy Class is all about making the most of your puppy’s critical socialization period. For a puppy, socialization during the beginning weeks of life are crucial for their long term wellbeing. CIC’s Puppy Class will lay the foundation for a strong relationship between you and your puppy. Our class will also provide important life skills that can assist you reach a goal of them becoming a therapy, assistance, and/or service dog.

Vaccine Requirements

Puppies of all ages will need to have started their DA2PP (or equivalent) vaccine series before beginning class, ideally 7 days prior to the first day of class.

We strongly encourage you to discuss other vaccines with your veterinarian, including but not limited to, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza.

Puppies 16 weeks and older are required to have their Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.

Class Schedules

Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm

on April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 & June 3rd

OR

Sundays from 11:30-12:30pm

on May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 12th (skip 7/5)

Canine and human participants must be able to tolerate other dogs and humans.

Children are welcome but must be under direct supervision from a parent at all times.

Sign up below!

Puppy Class
Puppy Class
$160.00

Important information for dog training classes:

  • Click here to review CIC’s Participant Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form.

  • For puppy class:

    Puppies of all ages will need to have started their DA2PP (or equivalent) vaccine series before beginning class, ideally 7 days prior to the first day of class. We strongly encourage you to discuss other vaccines with your veterinarian, including but not limited to, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza before starting class.

    Puppies 16 weeks and older are required to have their Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.

    For all other training classes:

    Dogs 16 weeks of age and older are required to have their DA2PP(or equivalent), Bordetella, and rabies. We strongly encourage discussing other vaccinations with your veterinarian, including but not limited to leptospirosis, canine influenza, lyme.

    Proof of vaccinations are not required to be submitted before the start of class, however CIC may request records at anytime.

    Dogs completing Therapy Dog training are required to complete an Annual Health form, click to view all required veterinary items.

  • Training class participants may receive a full or partial refund if they are no longer able to

    participate in class. Refund requests must be made via email to Taylor at taylor@canineinspiredchange.org.

    Request received prior to the first day of class:

    • 7 or more days: Full refund of enrollment fee; or transfer payment to future class

    • 6 - 3 days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $25; or transfer payment to future class

    • 2 or less days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $50; or transfer payment to future class

    • Withdrawal after class session has started: Transfer payment to future class

    Training teams that are unable to complete a training class due to trainer recommendation may receive a full refund based on trainer and CIC staff discretion.

  • Each training class will have different recommendations for training tools, treats, and equipment. CIC will reach out to you about 1 week before the start of your class with more information and what to expect. If you did not receive this email, check your spam folder.

  • We offer financial assistance for both private training and training classes. Scholarships are available to help cover part or all of your training. Click here to apply!

  • Puppy Class:

    In order to graduate as an AKC STAR Puppy, students may not miss any classes.

    Foundational Skills:

    Students cannot miss more than 1 class session in order to move into Therapy Dog training class.

    Therapy Dog Training:

    Attendance at the first and final class sessions are mandatory. You will not bring your dog to the first session. Evaluations will be held on the final day of class. In order to be eligible for evaluation participants can miss no more than 1 class session. Anyone who wishes to volunteer as a CIC therapy dog team must be present with their dog throughout training.

    With all dog training classes, we recommend selecting a class in which you can attend all classes. Dogs (and humans!) best learn through consistency.