An umbrella snapping open during a rainstorm. A walker rolling along a sidewalk. These are a few of the many common situations a dog might find scary if s/he hasn’t been exposed to them at an early age. By exposing puppies to new and creative stimuli gradually, puppy classes offer an invaluable service to clients looking to provide these vital experiences for their puppies and give them the best start.

In this video, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP) Monica Henderson demonstrates how introducing novel (and potentially scary) stimuli gradually and in a safe and positive manner has helped to create confident puppies!

Interested in growing your business by offering puppy classes? Karen Pryor Academy offers a curriculum to grow your business and run a successful puppy course. Set up your class for success by introducing novel stimuli, different surfaces, and noises. The KPA curriculum includes essential tips on format, organization, and management techniques! Learn more about KPA's Puppy Start Right for Instructors course.

Happy Training!