Everything You Need To Know

Each class will include new topics in basic obedience and manners. Puppies and owners will be instructed on how to introduce new behaviors using reward based training. Problem prevention topics such as puppy play biting, house breaking, and crate training can be discussed. Please note this is not a formal obedience class.

We hope that your puppy will never have to visit the vet hospital for more than their annual examinations. But even then we may have to perform routine procedures such as vaccinations or blood collection. When your puppy comes to Puppy Class, they will soon associate the hospital setting with positive experiences and we hope they will begin to enjoy their regular trips to the vet. During class, we will also work to desensitize pups to routine handling procedures such as nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning and more.

• Distemper/Parvo vaccination (at least one vaccine on board or pup is as current as possible)
• Bordetella vaccination is strongly recommended
• A negative stool sample or prophylactic deworming as recommended by your veterinarian
• A recent exam by a veterinarian where your puppy was deemed healthy

Records can be emailed to noblebeasttraining@gmail.com or bring to your first class.

Puppy class meets at our facility at 428 Zimmerman St. North Tonawanda, NY 14120.

You will have different class times to choose from when registering. You do not need to choose the same class time each week. Class is open enrollment so you may register as soon as your puppy meets the requirements. There are no set blocks of sessions. If you do not see a day or time available, either classes are full on that day or there are no classes occurring on that day.

$30 per 1 hour class

Classes are open enrollment so begin as soon as your pup meets the requirements.

Attend 6 classes to earn your puppy’s AKC STAR Puppy Title and continue to attend classes until your puppy reaches 20 weeks of age. Dogs age out of puppy class at 20 weeks.

Our Puppy Pre-K classes fill up quickly, and many of our group classes sell out. For this reason, we request that you cancel at least 72 hours or three days before your scheduled class. This will allow us to offer your spot to another prospective pup. In the event that an emergency arises, please contact as soon as possible and arrangements can be made. However, if you knowingly have a timing conflict, please be considerate and reschedule.

Please note that you will be billed for any class rescheduled or canceled within 72 hours of your scheduled appointment. However, if you give us at least 72 hours notice of your need to cancel, we will credit any payments made toward another Puppy Pre-K class. If you have not made a payment and you give at least 72 hours notice, you will not be billed for the missed class.

• My puppy has not received their full vaccination series yet, can they attend class?
• Yes! We follow the guidelines set by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior which states the risk of developing a behavior problem far outweighs the risk of contracting an infectious disease because of poor or no exposure during the primary socialization period. Of course puppies are required to stay as current as possible on their vaccination series as outlined by their veterinarian. View the AVSAB position statement here 
• My puppy was diagnosed with an intestinal parasite, do I need to wait until they finish their deworming treatment before attending class?
• No! As long as your dog has been started on a dewormer appropriately prescribed by your veterinarian, you may start classes! You do not need to wait until your puppy has finished treatment.
• Can more than one person attend classes? What about my kids?
• Yes! We encourage anyone who lives with the puppy to attend classes. Our policy for children: If you plan to bring your kid(s) under 8 years of age, please plan on two adults (18+) attending class. One to handle and manage your dog and one to manage and supervise the children!
• Do puppies get to play off leash with the other puppies in class?
  • There is no off leash play in puppy class. This group class is not a playgroup but rather a resource to equip puppy owners with all the tools they need to create novel and positive experiences during their puppy’s primary socialization period. In order to provide a fun and safe environment for all puppies to learn and grow we focus instead on:
  • Building handler engagement and basic training exercises to begin to shape a puppy who wants to engage and respond to their owner in all environments
  • Exploration and confidence building exercises with obstacles and activities
  • Exposure and socialization to basic handling, grooming and veterinary care. For a more advanced handling class, check out our Cooperative Care class that runs quarterly. 
  • Exposure and socialization to other dogs and people in class. That’s right, just because your puppy doesn’t have a direct physical encounter with another puppy doesn’t mean that socialization isn’t happening. In fact, learning at such a young age that other dogs exist in the world and are safe and won’t invade your puppy’s space is paramount in building a confident and well rounded dog!