Rocket Recall Seminar
When: Sundays – April 18 & 25th from 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Where: 251 Sixth Street (between Folsom & Howard)
Price: 75.00 for existing Puppy prep clients/85.00 for all others
Is your dog allergic to the word “Come”? Wholly indifferent? Or does it depend on her mood at the time?
Well, you never have to chase [...]
Entries Tagged as 'training'
Get a Rocket Recall with our Workshop in April!
March 20th, 2010 · No Comments · classes
The Benefits of Our “One Stop Shop” Puppy Service
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · classes, news, socials
SF PUPPY PREP – ONE STOP SHOP – FOR ALL YOUR PUPPY NEEDS!
Using our services in combo is the best way to go (but of course we’re biased!).
A house-call/consult is a great way to ensure you have your home set-up in a way to successfully teach your pup the house-rules, potty place, kosher area for [...]
Tags:daycare·dog walking·private training·puppy play·services·socialization·training
What is a LURE and why do we use it during training?
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · classes
A lure is a treat or toy used to move your dog within space. This is to help the dog understand what position you would like him to do, such as sit, down or stand. It is better for the dog’s learning process to lure him into position, rather than manipulating the dog’s body [...]
Tags:come·down·hand signal·lure·reward·sit·stand·touch·training·treat
“Sit to Say Please”
March 10th, 2010 · No Comments · classes
When we are first training a dog a new behavior we use treats/food rewards. Once the dog is doing the behavior correctly, we can start to fade out the treat rewards and incorporate Life Rewards.
Life Rewards are anything your dog loves other than food. For example, we can ask your dog to sit before [...]
Tags:classes·dog·life rewards·obedience·puppy·rewards·sit·training
More Socials on Wednesday Nights!
January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · classes, socials
Wednesday Night Socials
Puppies must have at least 1 set of DHPP vaccinations. Held at SF Puppy Prep – 251 Sixth Street (between Folsom & Howard)
Newbies and Littles- 6:30-7:20 pm. This social is designed to introduce your puppy to others in a safe comfortable environment. This social would be suitable for small breeds, first timers, hesitant [...]
Tags:bigs·class·littles·play·puppies·shy·socialization·training
Start the New Year off on the Right Paw with some Training Classes!
January 14th, 2010 · No Comments · classes, socials
Are you a first time puppy owner? Need a “Recall” refresher? Want to advance your dog’s existing training skills? Want something more creative?
well…..
SF Puppy Prep has it all! Check out our class list! For the newbies we have Puppy Kindergarten. For the more advanced we have Puppy Junior High and Puppy High [...]
Vote SF Puppy Prep NUMBER 1 in the Bay Area!
January 7th, 2010 · No Comments · news
Bay Woof is collecting votes for their Best of the Bay Awards of 2009. Please visit their website to vote for SF Puppy Prep before JANUARY 10, 2010.
http://www.baywoof.com/beastofthebay10.shtml
The topics to vote for range from best dog park to best social to best dog walker. This is your chance to be heard. We at Puppy [...]
Tags:best in the bay area·daycare·dog walking·doggies·puppies·training
Register now for our Canine Good Citizen Class!
December 11th, 2009 · No Comments · classes
Canine Good Citizen Certification
Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten or equivalent basic training class. Pups must be 6+ months.
This program is a runaway success nationwide. After practicing in class, students can take an (optional) test and, if they pass, receive Canine Good Citizen Certification—which, apart from bragging rights, can be helpful in securing apartments from pet-wary landlords. Test [...]
Tags:adult dogs·obedience training·puppies·therapy dog·training
Canine Freestyle – Come Dance with your Doggie in Our New Class!
November 30th, 2009 · No Comments · classes
SF PUPPY PREP is now offering Canine Freestyle Classes in the New Year!
Move as one. Your dog will be glued to your side—that’s where all the fun is.
Rock the floor. Be the belles of the ball with moves like spin, leg weave, back up, bow, and more.
Have a good time. Informal [...]
Tags:dance·fun w/ dog·training
New Workshop: Canines + Kiddos – Registration Open for Expectant Parents!
October 29th, 2009 · No Comments · classes, events, news
We’re very excited to announce a brand new workshop this fall!
CANINE & KIDDOS WORKSHOP: Preparing Your Dog For Baby’s Arrival
WHEN: November 22nd, 10:30-12:00
WHERE: SF PUPPY PREP 251 Sixth St, SF, CA
COST: $35/person, $45/couple
This workshop is run by Jennifer Murray, CTC, SFPP staff instructor, co-writer of the SF SPCA curriculum for “diapers and dogs”.
Bringing a baby [...]
Tags:babies·socialization·training
