Prepare for Class

Here are a few guidelines to set you up for success

EQUIPMENT, TREATS, AND PREP FOR CLASSES

Assorted dog treats being cut into pieces on cutting boards, with treat packages, scissors, and pruning shears on a work surface.

Many, many treats!

MANY soft & tiny treats that your puppy LOVES! (No crunchy biscuits please!). A cup and half dry measure for medium to large puppies, ¾ to 1 cup for small to medium dogs. The pieces should be 1/8 to 1/4 inch in size.

Examples of good treats to cut:

• Mozzarella string cheese
• Natural Balance Roll
• Freeze dried organ meats such as liver or lung
• Boiled chicken breast
• Thick sliced deli turkey or roast beef
• Hot dogs
• Freeze dried food toppers or patties

Three dog training treat bags on a green textured surface, including red patterned and blue Outward Hound pouches.

Treat pouches

A fanny pack or treat pouch to hold the training treats so that you can easily access and deliver well-timed training rewards for learning new behaviors.

Curly-haired golden dog sitting on a sunlit wooden deck with its tongue out.

Flat harness and/or flat collar and 6ft leash

All puppies must wear a snug fitting flat collar or a harness and a 4 to 6 foot nylon or leather leash. No choke or slip collars please.

Golden retriever puppy sitting on a small step stool beside a blue water bowl on a hardwood floor

A hungry pup

Bring a slightly hungry puppy, so please feed a small breakfast or dinner before class!

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