Puppy Kindergarten
Our Puppy Kindergarten is a structured 6‑week group class designed to build your puppy’s confidence, focus, and foundational skills during this critical developmental stage.
This program follows a set start date and weekly progression, allowing puppies and their owners to build skills step-by-step in a consistent and supportive learning environment. Each week builds on the previous one, creating a clear path toward improved behavior, communication, and confidence.
Our instructors guide you and your puppy through age-appropriate exercises focused on real-world success. Emphasis is placed on helping your puppy learn how to stay engaged, think through challenges, and respond reliably in a group setting.
What to Expect
Each week of class introduces key concepts and exercises designed to help your puppy develop:
- Focus and engagement with their handler
- Confidence in new environments and situations
- Foundational obedience skills (sit, down, recall, place)
- Ability to work calmly around other puppies
- Early impulse control and decision-making skills
Classes are structured to progress at a pace that supports learning without overwhelming puppies during this early stage.
How Puppy Kindergarten Works
- Classes run in 6‑week sessions with a set start date
- Each puppy attends the same scheduled class each week
- Exercises build progressively from week to week
- Class sizes are limited to maintain quality instruction
- Owners are actively involved in every session
This structured format ensures your puppy develops skills in a clear, organized way while building reliability over time.
Dogs who complete Puppy Kindergarten often continue building reliability in our Basic Obedience class.
Prerequisites
None
Age Requirements
Puppy Kindergarten is open to puppies up to 6 months of age. Puppies must be under 6 months old at the time of enrollment.
Class Duration
Six sessions, each session is 60 minutes in duration
Class Size
6 Dogs
Location
Precision K9 Training
411 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
Availability
Monday: 6:15-7:15 PM
Tuesday: 6:15-7:15 PM
Thursday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00-10:00 AM
Total Cost
$162
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Required Vaccinations
- Minimum first round of DHLPP combination shot
- Negative Fecal exam
- Rabies (if old enough)
Multi‑Dog Households
Multi‑dog households may qualify for discounted rates when dogs are enrolled together.