Preparing For Your First Senior Puppy Class
Feeding
Feeding
Only feed your pup ¼ of their regular meal before class - this will ensure their attention is on you and their treats!
Arrive Early
Arrive Early
To allow your class to start on time, please come 5 minutes before your class begins. Our doors will be locked when classes are in session.
Please wait in your vehicle or outside until you see the front door opened by our staff. At this time, you may enter one at a time, maintaining social distancing protocols.
Water Dish & Water
Water Dish & Water
To avoid puppies sharing water bowls, we ask that you please bring a portable water dish for your dog.
Please also bring a water bottle as our washroom facilities are currently closed to the public until further notice.
Treats
Treats
Bring treats or some of your buddy’s food for training! Please note: no raw food treats are permitted in the training room.
Ontario-made dehydrated chicken and liver training treats are available for purchase at class, or through our online store.
Leash and Collar
Leash and Collar
Your puppy should arrive at class with a collar (flat, or martingale) and a 6’ leash (no extendable or chain leashes). We discourage the use of harnesses, but if it is your preference you may use one.
Leashes, collars and slip leads are available for purchase at class, or through our online store.
Class Attendance
Class Attendance
Your payment for your class is non-refundable and it is your responsibility to attend each of your classes.
If you miss a class you may review the exercises in the provided homework book and you may email or call with any questions regarding the reviewed exercises.
Make up sessions are currently unavailable due to fully booked, small classes.
Class Transfers
Class Transfers
If necessary, we are happy to transfer your registration to another date or time if you provide notice 14 days prior to the first day of your originally scheduled course.
Beyond this, registration for a different date and time will require a new payment.
Leashes Required
Leashes Required
Your puppy must be on leash at all times while on the property of Luv-A-K9 Inc.
Please take caution when allowing your puppy to interact with other dogs. Luv-A-K9 offers a variety of courses and some dogs leaving or coming to their class may not be dog-friendly.
Sick Puppies
Sick Puppies
If your puppy is unwell, you may attend your class without
your puppy.
Sick puppies must be kept home to prevent their classmates from becoming ill. Signs your puppy is unwell may include:
- Coughing/Sneezing
- Lethargy
- Unexplained Diarrhea
Puppies with Oral Papillomas (mouth warts) may not attend class.
Female Dogs
Female Dogs
Female dogs in heat are not permitted to attend classes. If your female puppy comes into heat, you may attend your class without
your puppy.
Clean Up
Clean Up
Outside:
please pick up after your puppy.
There is a garbage can located outside of our front door for your use! If you do not have a bag, please ask for one upon entering our facility!
Inside:
don't worry - your puppy isn't the first to make a mess at school and they won't be the last.
Our staff will hold your puppy for you and will provide you with all the supplies required for clean up!
Where To Find Us
WEST CAMPUS
is located at 1132 Clyde Court, off of Cataraqui Woods Drive.
EAST CAMPUS
is located at 2-677 Innovation Drive, off of Highway 15.
Drive safe and we'll see you at school!