Frequently Asked Questions:
What age should my puppy be for Puppy Kindergarten?
Puppy Kindergarten at Kim’s K-9 is for puppies between 12 and 18 weeks old. Message us with questions or to reserve your spot as our classes fill quickly! If your puppy has passed this window, message us to learn about other options for obedience training for your pup.
Does my puppy need to be vaccinated?
All puppies must have had their first two rounds of vaccines in order to attend class. Puppies will not be fully vaccinated per the Kim’s K-9 standard at the time we start class because of their age. To prevent the spread of disease, we take full precautions and completely sanitize and disinfect the building where Puppy Kindergarten takes place prior to class each week. We also ask all class participants (even fully vaccinated puppies) to limit their puppy’s contact with adult dogs who don’t live in their home to help keep everyone in class safe. Puppies are not permitted into the Kim’s K-9 daycare and boarding building until they are fully vaccinated per our vaccine standards.
Can I miss a class?
While we discourage families from missing any classes if possible, we know that life happens. We allow clients to miss up to 2 classes and still be eligible to graduate.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! Little ones love puppy kindergarten. We encourage puppies to bring along anyone who will have a significant role in their training (for most families, this means both dog parents come along). For families who need to or would like to bring children, we have a few requests. First, we ask that there be one parent present to pay attention to the kiddos, and one to pay attention to the puppy. Second, since class can be as long as 2 hours, we ask that you bring something for younger children to do to entertain themselves during the teaching portion, like a book or an iPad with headphones. Third, we ask that you bring no more than three humans per dog. If you have more than three humans who will need to attend class, please communicate with us beforehand so we can make sure we have enough space ready for your family.
Will we cover loose leash walking in Puppy Kindergarten?
No, because most puppies are not mentally mature enough to grasp the concept, and each pup is entirely unique. We recommend setting up a one-on-one lesson with one of our professional trainers (with our Kim’s K-9 family discount!) after puppy kindergarten to cover loose leash walking.
...what should I do if my dog eats their own poo?
Unfortunately, many dogs enjoy their own cooking, it is neither an unusual nor a particularly unhealthy habit, even if it is a nasty one. Send us a message at kimsk9inc@gmail.com and one of our trainers can give you advice on how to prevent that particularly unwanted behavior!
