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Best Beginnings

9-15 weeks

If your pup will be 16 weeks or older when class begins, please sign up for Young Learners instead.

Best Beginnings – Salem

This is a great class for new puppy guardians who would like to learn all the basics of raising a puppy. In this fun and informative class, you will learn how to set your puppy up for success in your home. You’ll discover how to handle play-biting and potty training and learn how to teach your puppy cues like sit, down, come, and name recognition. In addition, your puppy will have time to safely socialize with other puppies in your class.

The first class is for people only; please leave your puppy at home.

Requirements

  • Age 9–15 weeks at the start of class (not at the time you sign up online).
  • Up-to-date on vaccinations. Your puppy must have received at least one round of a distemper/parvo combination vaccine at least seven days prior to attending class. Bordetella vaccine is recommended. Rabies vaccination and spay/neuter are not required since dogs are under 1 year of age.
  • Healthy and free of any symptoms of illness. No coughing, sneezing, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. within 24 hours of class.

Details

Location

Salem Campus
4246 Turner Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97317
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Price

$180 for 6 weeks

Age

Best Beginnings:
9–15 weeks

Pre-requisites

None

Sign Up

This in-person class will be held at Oregon Humane Society in Salem. Please “opt in” during sign up to receive emails containing important information about attending in-person classes.

If you or your puppy/dog are not feeling well, please stay home and contact us at [email protected].

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