Puppy Class

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Let’s build confidence, good manners and much more!

Congratulations on the newest addition to your family! Having a new puppy is such an exciting time and puppy classes at Airdrie Puppy Pals are the perfect compliment to puppy training. Every puppy class is different and designed for puppies who are 8 to 16 weeks of age at have received at least one set of vaccinations*

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A happy golden retriever puppy with a pink harness sitting on a gray floor, looking up at the camera.

What vaccines are required?

To participate in puppy class, puppies must be at least 8 weeks of age no older than 16 weeks of age and have received their first set of vaccinations. Many puppies get their first vaccinations around 8 weeks, their second set around 12 weeks, and their final set around 16 weeks. If you have questions about the risks and rewards of socialization, we encourage you to read the statement by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and discuss with your Veterinarian (DVM).

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What’s Covered in Class?

Our Puppy Classes are taught by Nikki Nordick a certified professional dog trainer (CBCC, CDBC) and the owner of Airdrie Puppy Pals. Nikki focuses on creating safe, enriching experiences that help your puppy grow into healthy and happy dog. Together we will learn and practice obedience skills like sit, stay and every class includes supervised off-leash play and socialization with other puppies and people.

Every puppy class is different and designed to build your Puppy Pal’s confidence while learning and practicing important skills in a safe, dedicated training classroom.

Puppy Class

  • Alert German Shepherd puppy during obedience session in Airdrie
  • Brown puppy sitting and focusing at indoor training class in Airdrie
  • Puppy jumping through hoop at Airdrie Puppy Pals training facility
  • Large fluffy puppy at early obedience training in Airdrie, Alberta
  • Happy golden puppy learning commands at Airdrie puppy class
  • Curious young shepherd attending training session in Airdrie
  • Playful lab puppy learning leash manners at dog training in Airdrie
  • Happy golden retriever puppy with a harness looking up at the camera at Puppy Class at Airdrie Puppy Pals Dog Training Center in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.
  • Small Jack Russell puppy learning to sit during puppy class in Alberta
  • Fluffy black and white puppy attending obedience class in Airdrie, Alberta
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What vaccines are needed to participate in Puppy Class?
A: Puppies must have received their first set of vaccines. The first round of vaccination is usually administered around 8 weeks of age.

Q: What is covered in Puppy Class?
A: Every class is different and includes learning and practicing good manners like sit, stay and walking on a leash. We also set aside some time for off-leash playtime and socialization games.

Q: How many dogs are in each class?
A: Each puppy class has three to six puppies per class.

Q: How many people can I bring to class?
A: Everyone puppy pal is welcome to two humans to class. Jr Handlers (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult.

Q: Do you give graduation certificates?
A: Yes! Puppies that attend at least four classes will receive a Puppy Class graduation certificate at their final class.