When I adopted my 4month old rescue pup, I was at a loss on how to deal with all of the puppy issues as well as all of the rescue dog issues. I found SF Puppy Prep and they have become my touchstone for sanity in the raising of my little guy (who is now almost 2).
Puppy Prep puppy school taught my puppy and I all of the puppy basics. My dog is VERY nervous and shy, and the teachers adapted their techniques to work with my shy guy and make it safe for him. We then went to puppy junior high and continued to work on recall, stay, heal and leave it. Both classes were fun, interesting and provided skill training that we use every day.
I also enrolled my dog in puppy day care. What a relief that was - they came and picked up my pup and played with him all day. It provided him socialization and training that it is hard to give your dog when you are at walk.
I had a lot of concern about my dog and his shyness, Aishe and Steph (and the other staff) were always available for consultation and pep talks. Without their gentle and informed guidance, I may have decided that I could not handle the urban raising of this shy guy. They helped me find a dog-walker (play-it-again-sam) that was going to be able to handle my dogs shy behavior, and have continued to help me when new behavior issues have come up.
SF PUPPY PREP rocks! I am a struggling single mom who does not have a lot of money to spare, but I decided that my dog will be with me for years and it was worth an up-front investment to get us started on the right foot. You get much more than just a class, or puppy day care with puppy prep - you get a doggy community to help you raise your furry friend.
more