Puppy Kindergarten is a fun-filled class that will help you raise a willingly compliant, well-mannered, good natured, easily-handled adult dog. Class priorities are socializing your puppy to people and other dogs, teaching bite inhibition (so your puppy develops a soft mouth) and basic manners such as walking nicely on a leash, coming when called, sit, stay and more! Learn how to prevent and deal with common puppy problems like biting, chewing, nipping, jumping up and barking. We'll also help you get on the fast track for housetraining. Our training facility is sanitized prior to Puppy Kindergarten classes and features special matting that provides traction and extra shock absorption for your puppy's developing bones.
AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
Purdue University's Recommendations for Puppy Class Protocols
Dr. Robert K. Anderson's view on puppy socialization and vaccinations
Prerequisites: Puppies must be 8-18 weeks of age. Proof that your puppy is up-to-date with vaccinations (minimum 1st round of DHLPP shots plus 7 days to allow shots to take effect) must be provided before the first class session with dogs in order to participate. Kennel Cough vaccine is encouraged but not required. Please do not bring your puppy to the dog park or daycare (even if fully vaccinated) while enrolled in this class to prevent exposing younger puppies to any illnesses. Attendance of the orientation (without puppies) or a private one-on-one session is required in order to participate in classes with puppies.

Basic Training is a fun, reward-based beginner level class for well socialized adolescent and adult dogs who have not had previous training or who could use a refresher. We cover all of the basic commands and how to apply them in your day-to-day life with your dog. This course also covers techniques for preventing unwanted behaviors and offers solutions to common behavior problems (chewing, nipping, excessive barking, jumping, housetraining, sidewalk vacuuming, etc.).
Prerequisites: Proof of your dog's current (age appropriate) vaccinations, including rabies, must be provided on or before the first class session with dogs in order to participate. Titer results are acceptable. Kennel Cough vaccine is encouraged but not required. Dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered. Attendance of the orientation or a private one-on-one session is required in order to participate in classes with dogs.

Puppy Intermediate is a continuation class for graduates of Puppy Kindergarten and private training clients of Urban Dawgs. This course includes socialization, but emphasizes basic obedience with greater distractions, walking nicely on a leash, reliable recalls, stay and more - refining you and your pup's skills in each of these areas.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be 8 months or younger and must have completed Puppy Kindergarten with Urban Dawgs or have instructor permission. Current (age appropriate) vaccinations are required. Dogs over 7 months of age must be spayed or neutered.