Upcoming Class Schedule:

Location:
Abington: Held at Hamilton Animal Hospital
Jenkintown: Held at Hopewell Veterinary Hospital

Private:
In-home and virtual sessions available. Please call 215-429-9971 today for an appointment.

Puppy Classes:
Our puppy sessions are a drop-in format. Once registered, you may start any week you choose and pay as you go. There is no need to commit to 5 or 6 consecutive weeks since best time to socialize a puppy is 8-20 weeks of age. Our primary focus is socialization and play with other puppies, confidence building obstacles, and basic manners such as sitting, down and stay. You will learn how to desensitize your puppy to handling so that your veterinarian and groomer will love you. Classes are on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM and lasts 45 minutes. We meet at Hamilton Animal Hospital, 1526 Easton Road, Abington, PA 19001.  You’ll need the most recent record of vaccinations. Please call prior to coming your first time so that we may add you to the roster and gather needed information from you.

Beginner:

This class is for dogs 5+ months old. All basic manners and cues are covered including sit/down/stay; drop it/leave it; touch, come when called, loose leash walking, eye contact and name recognition. Age related problem behaviors such as barking, jumping, sit for greetings and digging are addressed.

Beginner A: Sunday, January 12, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 10:00 am
Beginner B: Sunday, January 26, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 1:30 pm
Beginner C: Sunday, February 15, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 10:00 am

Impulse Control:

Designed for the adolescent dog, we cover door dashing, grabbing items from tables and counters, car etiquette, loose leash walking with distractions, go to your mat and settle, extended sit and down/stays in both inside and outdoor locations, and how to help your dog push through distractions, heeling, and waiting.
Pre-requisite: Beginner

Impulse Control:  Sunday, February 16th, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 11:00 am

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Loose Leash Walking Clinic:
We dissect the art of walking on leash with our dogs and start to build our skills a little at a time. Then, we take what we learn “on the road” to new locations. (5 weeks) (Fall)

 
 

Paws in Public: 
This class is designed for advanced level students
with dogs that are not reactive. We’ll walk challenging and highly distracting
environments such as the Wissahickon Forbidden Trail and Pennypack trail.

Pre-requisite: Loose Leash Walking Clinic 

Rocket Recall Class:
Does your dog ignore you when you call him to come? Do you want your dog to turn on a dime
and race back to you every time you call him? In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to
know about how to build a reliable recall. (4-week class)
Rocket Recall A: Sunday, January 19th, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 11:00 am
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Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog: 
This class is designed to help you pass the Canine Good Citizen and get you ready for Therapy
Dog training.
Pre-requisite Beginner, Impulse Control. (Fall)
CGC A: Sunday, January 16th, 2025, Hamilton Animal Hospital, 2:30 pm

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