Class Structure:

1. Introduction to Stimuli: We start by introducing puppies to various visual and auditory stimuli in a controlled environment. This includes gentle exposure to different textures, sounds, and sights to build their tolerance and curiosity.
2. Positive Socialization: Puppies engage in supervised play sessions with other well-mannered dogs to learn appropriate social behaviors. Controlled interactions help them develop confidence and good manners around unfamiliar dogs and people.
3. Desensitization Training: Through gradual exposure, we help puppies become accustomed to common outdoor noises such as traffic, construction sounds, and crowds. This helps prevent fear-based reactions and promotes calmness in busy environments.
4. Environmental Exploration: Puppies are introduced to different environments like parks, sidewalks, and public spaces, allowing them to experience varied surfaces, smells, and challenges. This exposure helps build resilience and adaptability.

Key Focus Areas:

• Confidence Building: Encouraging puppies to explore new experiences with positive reinforcement and praise builds their confidence and reduces anxiety in unfamiliar situations.
• Safety Skills: Teaching puppies to focus on their owners, respond to cues, and navigate obstacles safely prepares them for real-world scenarios and keeps them out of harm's way.
• Emotional Resilience: By gradually exposing puppies to varying levels of stimuli, we help them develop coping mechanisms, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Owner Education: Owners are an integral part of the process, learning effective training techniques, understanding canine body language, and building a strong bond based on trust and positive interactions.

Benefits of Puppy Prep Classes:

1. Reduced Fear and Anxiety: Puppies learn to associate new experiences with positive outcomes, reducing fear-based reactions and anxiety in novel environments.
2. Improved Social Skills: Positive interactions with other dogs and people during critical developmental stages promote healthy socialization and prevent aggression or fearfulness.
3. Enhanced Bonding: Training together fosters a deeper bond between owners and their puppies, creating a foundation of trust and mutual understanding.
4. Lifelong Skills: The skills and confidence gained in Puppy Prep classes lay a solid foundation for ongoing training and a lifetime of positive interactions with the outside world.

At Puppy Prep, we believe in nurturing happy, confident, and well-behaved dogs who can thrive in any environment. Join us in preparing your puppy for a lifetime of adventures!