PumpkinPups Group Classes
One Size Does Not Fit All
PUPPIES AND DOGS COME IN ALL SHAPES, SIZES, AND PERSONALITIES.
OUR CLASSES ARE STRUCTURED TO FIT YOUR PUP AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
PumpkinPups classes create an environment that is friendly, fun, and safe for pups of all ages and their families. Classes in basic manners emphasize essential and safe socialization experiences for the canines. The humans learn basic training fundamentals that will serve them for the life of their dogs.
ABOUT OUR PUPPY CLASSES
Puppies have a critical socialization period to the outside world starting at roughly 5 weeks of age and ending at 16 weeks. Our classes are designed to maximize our time by combining socialization and learning.
Our Puppy Essentials classes are for puppies under 20 weeks and are limited to 6 puppies and their families. Our Manners classes are for adolescent and older dogs and are limited to 6 dogs. All family members are urged to participate and our current virtual offerings make this even easier!
Most classes meet for 6 one-hour sessions.
Depending on your puppy/dog's age, classes include appropriate levels of the following:
TRAINING FUNDAMENTALS & COMMON PUPPY ISSUES:
How to deal with common issues: nipping, chewing, jumping, barking
Diet & exercise
Handling at the vet and groomer
House training & crate training
Appropriate socialization & play skills
Polite manners: sit, down, trade, and more
Coming when called
Walking nicely on a leash
And much more!
OUR GOALS AND METHODS:
All our classes are rooted in the use of positive reinforcement methods
We show you how to apply what you learn in class to your everyday life
Start training from the very first lesson! You’ll receive all the necessary tools to get your pup to practice lots of great behavior starting with the first lesson.
Our positive reinforcement trainers and assistants make sure each puppy is having a good experience and learning at their own pace.
We offer email support between classes for questions that can't wait until the next class.
We give you a comprehensive training manual that includes everything covered and more.
Train your pup without ever leaving home!
All of our trainers have experience working with clients via virtual sessions. We have found this mode of teaching to be very successful for dogs and clients, no matter what issues need to be addressed.
We’ve created strategies to simulate the in-person experience to achieve concrete results.
We’ll see you interact with your dog, coach you, review videos together, and give you information and techniques both during the session and after.
As always, we’ll provide an email follow-up so you can continue the work we started.
VIRTUAL CLASSES INCLUDE:
Certified trainers in every class
60 minutes of curriculum instruction
Individual coaching for every student
Emphasis on applying class skills in real life situations
10 optional minutes of Q&A after each class
Clear, actionable homework each week
Email access to our all trainers between class meetings
Discounted private session rates with our trainers
Community support via our closed Facebook group and weekly Ask the Trainer Zoom sessions
For more information about classes or private sessions, please visit our FAQs page.
PUPPY ESSENTIALS ONLINE
For puppies under 20 weeks of age at the start of class sessions. Everything you and your puppy need to know to survive the early months in 6 one-hour sessions.
UPCOMING:
Mondays at 6pm ET
5/6, 5/13, 5/20, (skip 5/27), 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 (5 spots left!)
Space is limited to 6 pups per class!
MANNERS ONE
Your pup will learn new behaviors while also taking his or her Puppy Essentials skills to the next level with more duration and higher levels of distraction. Troubleshooting ideas for how to handle adolescent pups and more mature ones as well.
Please note: Puppy Essentials is not a prerequisite for Manners One.
Ages 20+ weeks. 6 one-hour sessions.
UPCOMING:
Sundays at 1pm ET - HYBRID
Meets on: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, (skips 5/26), 6/2, 6/9
Space is limited to 6 pups per class!
*Classes #1, 2, 4 & 6 will be on Zoom. Classes # 3 & 5 will be in person at Fort Greene Park. Please note: we will pivot any in person classes to virtual in the event of inclement weather.
MANNERS TWO
Virtual/In-Person Hybrid Class
Adding distractions to behaviors learned in Manners One, plus introduction to games & tricks training. The curriculum is shaped in part by student input so the trainers will take your training goals into account during class!
In our new hybrid format, classes 1 & 3 will be virtual and classes 2&4 will be in-person in Fort Greene Park. You'll get a mix of the low distraction, foundation-building of our virtual classes and the safety net of in person support from our certified trainers while heading into the real world.
Prerequisite - Manners One and/or trainer recommendation.
UPCOMING:
TBD
Space is limited to 6 pups per class!
If you are interested in the class and want to be informed about when the next upcoming Manners Two class registration opens, please sign up for our waiting list.
*Please note 2 policies for hybrid classes:
Homework emails are sent after every class. If you miss a virtual class you will receive the recording for that class in your homework email. There is no makeup opportunity for in-person classes.
In the event of inclement weather, the lead trainer reserves the right to switch in-person classes to virtual. You will be contact by email on the day of class if this decision is made
Refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee
- Malka & Piper
“Love the whole Pumpkin Pups team! I’ve taken several of their Zoom classes, individual webinars, and private lessons. I’ve worked with most of the trainers at this point and I find them all to be wonderful. They really know their stuff, they’re truly educated about dog behavior and care about their clients, both human and canine. Also the whole team is always responsive to email and really works to help with any concerns or challenges you’re facing. Love this training community and I highly recommend their services!”
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Get in touch with us to book a private session with a certified trainer today!