Puppy Junior High

Puppy Junior High is designed to prep you for the teenage phase. This class is all about preventing common problems from popping up or getting worse!

Calmly watching exciting things, cooperative care, polite greetings, and more foundation obedience skills are just a taste of what you’ll get in this class.

Time: 6:30 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: 6 puppies per class

Prerequisites: N/A, but for best results, take puppy elementary school prior to this class

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 four and six months to enroll and have at least 2 rounds 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. Touch

3. Play & Recall from play (Touch)

4. Matwork

Class 2:

1. Resource Guarding Prevention (What’s this?)

2. Play & Recall from play (Touch)

3. ‘Let’s Go!’ 

4. Leash Dip
   

Class 3: 

1. Up/Down Game Recap

2. Off leash play OR Matwork

3. 1-2-3 Game

4. Self-Harnessing/Collaring

Class 4:

1. Touch + Donut Greetings

2. Off Leash play OR Matwork

3. Anti-Counter-Surfing Game

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.