Senior Puppy Detailed Information & Schedules
The Right Steps  

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Thank you for your interest in THE RIGHT STEPS Senior Puppy Training Classes!

These classes have been designed to help you obtain the best possible puppy! The early months of life are crucial to your puppy’s development, both physically and mentally. These classes focus on teaching puppy owners positive methods of getting the behavior they want.  Classes are for all size and breeds of puppies (both mixed and pure bred and from toy, small, medium, large, to giant sized breeds).

Senior Puppy Class- A Senior Puppy is a puppy between the ages of 16 weeks and 32 weeks at the start of the first class. The classes run for 6 weeks.  The Right Steps reserves the right to decline any puppy’s participation in the play group if it is warranted as play group is for friendly and nice playing puppies only, as the goal of the play session is the bulk of the puppies have positive play experiences. For class "Applications" please see the bottom of this blue section, in the black box, with white writing.

 

 

The classes beginning August 27th  will be held on Wednesday evenings. The classes will be held at 7:00 pm and 8:15 pm and run for 45 minutes. The class includes a complimentary half hour play session from 7:45 pm to 8:15 pm for friendly and nice playing puppies.  The first class will be held without the puppies and will go from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, regardless of which class time you are scheduled for. To be eligible for this class your puppy's birthdate will be between January 16th and May 7th.

The classes beginning *September 20th will be held on Saturday afternoons. The classes will be held at 3:00 pm and 4:15 pm and run for 45 minutes. The class includes a complimentary half hour play session from 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm for friendly and nice playing puppies.   The first class will be held without the puppies and will go from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, regardless of which class time you are scheduled for. To be eligible for this class your puppy's birthdate will be between February 9th and May 31st

*Please note: There will be no Sat. October the 11th, this Class is scheduled to graduate Sat. Nov. the 1st.

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Additional Class Information:

Owner education is provided on positive solutions to problem puppy behavior (examples: play biting, jumping, house training, leadership, learn what motivates puppies, and much more).  Attention, eye contact and name recognition form the base for teaching behaviors such as sit, come, stand, down (from a sit and from a stand), stay (both sit and down stay), walk on a loose leash, and heel. In class we use a "Reward Mark" in place of using a "Clicker".

Training begins by using hand signals first, once puppy fully understands the hand signal and owners are standing in a normal upright position, verbal cues are then added.  This enables owners to give their verbal cues once, versus repeat cues that the puppy would learn to ignore.  We teach owners to be able to get and maintain their puppy's attention with distractions.  Owners are taught how to use rewards (treats, toys, play, and praise) properly to motivate their puppy.  The class Puppy play and interaction is encouraged in the Senior Puppy classes to develop positive experiences and good communication skills.

No people or dog aggressive puppies are allowed in puppy group classes.  Puppies found to have aggression issues (either dog or people) will be pulled from the Sr. Puppy Class and additional training options will be referred.

Location: The Right Steps Training Facility 6247 Main Ave in Orangevale. The facility is located just north of Greenback on the west side of Main Ave, next to Moule's Lakeview Glass. Click for Directions

We will require the name of your Veterinarian to be able to call and confirm vaccine status.  Written proof (copies I may keep of Veterinarian Receipts) to verify puppies vaccines are required prior to the puppy coming to class.  Sr. Puppies must be current on all vaccines.  Puppies 5 months and older must provide proof of Rabies Certificate. Bordetella is "highly" recommended every 6 months, to avoid the contact and/or spread of the Kennel Cough Virus.

Fees: Senior Puppy Class - the cost for a six-week session is $95.00 Cash or Check by mail or in person.

For convenience Clients may use their Credit Card via Pay Pal for an additional charge of $3.50 per $95.00 Class: $98.50 total.

Please note we welcome and encourage potential Clients to call and speak with the Trainer prior to signing up for a class, come and visit a class in session, &/or sign up for one of our "Free Seminars" on Positive Solutions to Problem Puppy Behavior.  By taking advantage of any one or all of these offers, clients are able to make an educated decision well in advance if The Right Steps Puppy Classes are right for them and their puppy.

Due to the small class size (maximum 7 puppies per class) to allow for individualized help, sign-ups are in advance and payment is required to hold your place. Cash or checks only please. There are no refunds. Classes are not transferable. 

The Right Steps reserves the right to refuse service.

For additional questions regarding the classes, please contact Cindy C Smith of ‘THE RIGHT STEPS’ AT (916) 966-6883.

Visit us at http://www.therightsteps.com

Applications may be mailed to: 

The Right Steps, P.O. Box 1717, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628   

 

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Puppy Group Class Specials & Discount Offers

Make Up Lesson for one missed Junior, Senior Puppy, Puppy Plus, or Advanced Dog Group Class Week's Lesson as one 30 or 45 minute Private Lesson located at The Right Steps Training Facility by Appointment: $25.00 (for 30 minutes) or $40.00 (for 45 minutes) cash.  

Group Class & Private One Hour Lesson Package Offer:  Purchase one discounted Private One Hour Lesson  (to be located at The Right Steps Training Facility) with a Junior or Senior Puppy Class.  Package Cost: $145.00

Jr. or Sr. Puppy Class & an Advanced Training Class (12 weeks total): $170.00 (you save $20.00!)

New Puppy or Dog From a Rescue or Shelter.  To be discussed: Housetraining, Play Biting, Jumping, Getting use to the Collar or Harness and Leash. Go over what to expect with the new puppy and answer owner questions, to get both owner and puppy off to a positive start.  $75.00 one time offer (follow ups at $85.00 an hour). *Please note: additional travel fees may apply based on location.

 
*Please Note: Special Pricing offered if your Private Lesson is located at our Orangevale Training Facility! Come to us & save ~ Book your appt now!
 
 

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