Creating confident canines: the power of puppy socialization classes

Puppy socialization encompasses more than merely introducing a puppy to various people and animals; it also involves exposing them to a wide array of sounds, sights, textures, and scents in a positive manner. Puppy socialization classes play a crucial role in providing these experiences, contributing to the development of confident, adaptable, and well-mannered adult dogs.

Witness the effectiveness of puppy socialization in this video, where gentle exposure to diverse husbandry procedures, loud noises, novel objects, and interactions with other puppies takes place. These puppies are acquiring appropriate social behaviors, basic training, and communication skills, all while forming positive associations with various stimuli. The ultimate objective is to help them build positive associations and mature into confident, adaptable, and well-behaved adult dogs.

Interested in growing your business this year by offering puppy classes and consultations? Karen Pryor Academy’s (KPA) Puppy Start Right for Instructors (PSRI) course offers a curriculum that includes essential tips on class and consultation format, organization, and management techniques! Learn more about KPA's Puppy Start Right for Instructors course.

If you are a puppy guardian looking to start on the right paw, check out the book Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog from course authors Kenneth Martin, DVM, and Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS (Behavior), or find a PSRI-qualified instructor near you.

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GET PUPPIES AND GUARDIANS OFF TO THE RIGHT START

Whether you plan to start socialization classes after the pandemic or want to help puppy caregivers now, who really need your help more than ever, our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course will provide the skills and knowledge to assist caregivers now and in the future!

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online!
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Save 20% during Train Your Dog Month!

Offer ends this Friday, January 31, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online! Use coupon code TYD2025 and save!

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SAVE 20% DURING OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE!

The sale ends on Tuesday, September 30, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and new companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online! Use coupon code BTS2025 and save 20%!

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Creating Confident Canines: The Power of Puppy Socialization Classes

Creating confident canines: the power of puppy socialization classes

GET PUPPIES AND GUARDIANS OFF TO THE RIGHT START

Whether you plan to start socialization classes after the pandemic or want to help puppy caregivers now, who really need your help more than ever, our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course will provide the skills and knowledge to assist caregivers now and in the future!

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online!
Bundle them and save 10% with coupon code: PSRIBUNDLE10.

Hurry, sale ends tonight at 11:59 pm (ET)

Save 20% during Train Your Dog Month!

Offer ends this Friday, January 31, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online! Use coupon code TYD2025 and save!

Hurry, sale ends tonight at 11:59 pm (ET)

SAVE 20% DURING OUR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SALE!

The sale ends on Tuesday, September 30, at 11:59 pm (ET).

Our Puppy Start Right for Instructors course and new companion course Online Preschool will provide the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a puppy socialization class instructor—in-person and online! Use coupon code BTS2025 and save 20%!