Puppy Elementary

Puppy Elementary School is all about learning how to safely & properly socialize your puppy to other puppies, people, and all manner of things that dogs tend to find scary or overly exciting. We’ll also focus on problem prevention and a little foundation obedience behaviours like recall & leash manners. It’s also great for taking cute pictures and videos you can post to your Instagram ;)

Socialization will make the biggest impact on your puppy in the first 3 to 4 months of their life, so don’t wait to enroll in class.

Time: 5:45 pm on Tuesday Evenings for 4 weeks (this is a 50-minute class). Click the book now button to see exact dates & times.

Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

Maximum Capacity: 5 puppies per class

Prerequisites: N/A

Cost: $275 +GST (save some $$$ when you purchase one of our group class bundles, details further down the page)

Vaccinations: Puppies must be between the ages of two and four months to enroll and have at least their first round of vaccinations (titer tests also acceptable). If you don’t have a copy of your puppy’s vaccinations yet, you can still sign up for class and send them to us later.

Class 1:

1. Up/Down Game

2. Matwork

3. Safe Puppy Play

4. Resource Guarding Prevention ‘What’s this?’

Class 2:

1. Down on Mat

2. Safe Puppy Play (Taking breaks)

3. Treat Toss Recall

Class 3:

1. Novel Objects (Confidence)

2. Playtime (Consent Checks)

3. Grooming Game

Class 4:

1. Greetings with Permission

2. Playtime (Costumes Confidence) 

3. Puppy Swap

Office Hours:
Our weekly Office Hours are a free, online support session included with your group class purchase. Drop in once a week to ask questions, get personalized guidance, and troubleshoot any challenges you’re facing at home. You can sign up for Office Hours as soon as you enroll—there’s no need to wait for your first class to start using this support service.

High Instructor-to-Student Ratio:
With a maximum of six dogs per class and at least two instructors present, help is always within reach. This low ratio ensures every dog and handler receives focused attention, personalized guidance, and immediate support whenever you need it. The experience can almost feel like a private lesson—but at group class prices.

Personalized Feedback & Next Steps Guidance:
At your final class, you’ll receive a frameable graduation certificate with personalized feedback and suggested next steps for your training journey. Instructors will also take the time to chat with you, answer any last questions, and provide additional guidance to help you maximize your results. Plus, you’ll receive exclusive coupon codes to explore our other classes and continue your training journey.