About SmartyPup! Puppy Day School

  • • 5-Day Program
    4 Weeks - The Full Experience:
    - 20 sessions of comprehensive training
    - Price: $2,400 + $150 Mandatory Trial Fee + 4 Puppy Socials.
    • 5-Day Program
    2 Weeks - 1/2 program:
    - 10 sessions
    - Price: $1,200 + $150 Mandatory Day Trial + 1 Puppy Socials

    • 4-Day Program - Consistent Progress
    - Consistent Progress
    - 4 Weeks / 16 sessions
    - Price: $1,920 + $150 Mandatory Day Trial Fee + 3 Puppy Socials

    • 3-Day Program - The Essentials
    - 12 sessions, perfect for fundamental training and socialization.
    - Price: $1,560 + $150 Mandatory Day Trial Fee + 1 complimentary Puppy Social

  • Morning Session

    1. Free Recess (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM)
    • Unstructured playtime for socializing and exploration.

    2. Structured Activities (Starting at 9:00 AM)
    • Obstacle Training: Navigating stairs, tunnels, ramps to develop motor skills.
    • Individual Attention: Desensitization to various items, anti-aggression exercises, crate training.

    3. First Nap Time (Approximately 11AM AM to 12:30 PM)

    • A much needed mid-morning rest period to help the puppies process the morning's activities, grow, develop and recharge.

    Midday Session

    1. Afternoon Activities (Starting at 12:00 PM)
    • Wake Up and Potty Break: Routine reinforcement.
    • Play and Learning Games: Educational activities in the backyard.
    • Training and Desensitization: Group and individual sessions, focus on bite inhibition ('Ouch, Hey that Hurts'), polite greetings, potty training, etc

    2. Clean Up and Household Behavior Training

    • Teaching puppies to tidy up toys and how tobehave around common household items and activities (vacuum cleaners, brooms, etc.).

    3. Second Nap Time (3:30 PM until Pick Up)

    • An afternoon rest period to ensure puppies are well-rested before going home.

    Evening

    1. End of Day Routine (4:30 PM)

    • Parents arrive, puppies wake up, take a potty break, and prepare to go home.

    2. PupParent Teacher mini conference. (Time allowing)

    Core Benefits

    • The addition of two nap times ensures a balanced day with adequate rest, crucial for a puppy's development and well-being.

    • The schedule is designed to provide a mix of physical activity, skill development, socialization, and relaxation.

    • Each activity, including rest periods, contributes to building resilience and confidence in puppies in a healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

  • Welcome to SmartyPup! Puppy Day School an 8.5 hour day of training and We emphasize the core components of our program that matter the most. However, our goals can't be met without your active participation and support.

    🏆 Group Training with Reward-Based Methods: At SmartyPup! DaySchool, puppies participate in group training sessions using reward-based techniques. Our curriculum focuses on critical skills, such as potty training, fostering positive interactions with other puppies and humans, and mastering basic commands.

    😴 Alone Time & Nap Time: Recognizing that puppies sleep over 18 hours daily, we've allocated specific nap times in our schedule. Puppies relax in pristine, cozy crates under the vigilant watch of our staff.

    🎾 Plenty of Play Time: Playtime is an integral facet of SmartyPup! DaySchool. It grants puppies the chance to mingle with their peers, venture into new surroundings, and familiarize themselves with diverse dog breeds and human interactions.

    🌍 Exposure and Handling: We value the significance of early exposure and socialization. Puppies are acquainted with an array of stimuli and are positively reinforced for showcasing desired behavior.

    🤝 Socialization: At SmartyPup! DaySchool, socialization takes precedence. We urge you to accompany your puppy to various locales, introducing them to new environments and individuals in uplifting contexts.

    🚫 Bite Inhibition: Guiding puppies on bite modulation during their formative months is vital. Techniques ranging from vocal exclamations for intense bites to brief timeouts help them grasp this concept.

    ✋ Handling: Regular handling exercises are embedded in our daily routine. We endorse routine checks of your puppy, ensuring a positive association with touch.

    🐕‍🦺 Anti-Jump Training: Puppies' innate jumping tendencies are addressed proactively. Positive reinforcement is given when all four paws remain grounded.

    🔊 Foundation Recall and Name Game Training: A robust recall system is essential for a puppy's safety. Positive reinforcements solidify their response.

    🏠 Crate Training and Placement: Crates play a multifaceted role, from designating resting spots to facilitating their movement.

    🌟 Praise and Rewards: The potency of praise and rewards can't be understated. Regularly lauding their achievements reinforces desired behavior.

    🔄 Exchanges - Anti Aggression: Guiding puppies towards appropriate chewing habits is pivotal. An alternative is promptly offered when they incline towards an unsuitable item.

    We strive to create a positive and enriching environment for your puppy's growth and development. With our comprehensive program and your active involvement, we aim to nurture well-rounded, confident, and well-behaved adult dogs.

  • • 8 to 13 weeks at the start of Puppy Day School. 

    • A one-day trial is required to assess if SmartyPup! is the right place for you and your puppy

    • In your home for at least seven days before School begins

    • Be under the care of a local Veterinarian.

    • Have had at least ONE Parvo, ONE distemper vaccine, and deworming (usually performed at the breeder or rescue) at least seven days before the start of class or as recommended by your Veterinarian.

    • Proof of fecal test from Veterinarian. Just drop off a sample at the Vet!

    • Pet Insurance

  • You must have pet insurance in order for you puppy to attend dayschool

    Sick puppies will not be allowed to attend dayschool. If you think your puppy is not feeling well please text, email and call (415 730 5149) us and contact your veterinarian. We will need a note or an email from your Veterinarian before your puppy can return to DaySchool.

    By carefully choosing SmartyPup for your pup's training and socialization, you have selected a group where, people like you, have their pup’s physical and psychological health as a priority. A place where safe, controlled exposure to animals and people lowers the risk of infectious diseases and viruses.

    You can't control everything, but you can give your dog the best chance for success by enriching their environment and giving them a reasonably safe way to explore the world both in the house and in the great outdoors, especially between the ages of 7 to 13 weeks.

    Quote from Dr. Sandy Hazanow: ”I advise my clients that it is essential to properly immunize young animals according to a schedule set by your veterinarian and that no matter what you do, other than keeping your dog inside all the time vaccinations don't always work. They may even be deactivated by the antibodies a puppy gets from its mom, so really, there is no guarantee (discuss further with your vet). That is why your well-informed decisions and questions are of paramount importance.”

    Veterinarians will guide you on vaccination decisions by assessing factors about you, your dog, his breed, and the activities you plan on doing.

  • REFUND POLICY:

    We do not refund any portion of course tuition once Day School has started.

    We do not offer refunds for missed days.

 
 

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