Puppy Head Start Program

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All Day Pre-School for Puppies!

At our small Puppy Head Start Program, your puppy’s training will blossom as we partner with you to improve their foundational education. Skills we cover at structured play care with training, play time, mental enrichment and relax/settling time for your puppy include:

 

    • Potty training
    • Crate training/ alone time training
    • Polite play skills
    • Handling
    • Group training
    • Exposure
    • Bite inhibition
    • Recall
    • Basic behaviors like: sit, down, hand targeting, drop, exchanges, name recognition, handling
    • Enriching games

Puppy Head Start Program

Here at Top Dog SF, we help build your puppy’s foundation to be a Top Dog! Our 4-week program is perfect for puppies 2 months to 4 months old. We give your puppy an opportunity to play, socialize, and learn with our skilled, certified trainers and staff for 8 hours per day. Our Puppy Head Start Program is customized to help your puppy take advantage of the critical early developmental phase of these early months through positive reinforcement for a life long benefit.

Our Top Dog SF Head Start Program is designed to work alongside the training you are doing with them at home and out in the world to strengthen their foundation and prepare them for city life and a positive future! We offer an initial one on one puppy consult, pup parent teacher conference, puppy socials and private training sessions as well. Enroll now as space is limited!

Location:  2123 Taraval St. between 31st and 32nd Ave

To learn more about the American Veterinary Society on Animal Behavior check out this link.

Why sign up for Puppy School at Top Dog SF?

  • Drop off your puppy at our convenient Inner Sunset Location. 
  • All day school hours from 8:00am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with drop off times between 8:00-9:00am and pick up times between 3:00-4:00pm.
  • You pick either 3x, 4x, or 5x a week Monday through Friday for 4 consecutive weeks.
  • You will receive homework to follow along each week with training, as well as a Progress Report after the 2nd week, and a final Report Card after your puppy graduates.
  • Fast enrollment process – Get in right away!
  • Shuttle service is available for an additional fee. Email us to inquire.
  • Join us for daily dog adventure walks at the Top Dog Ranch with the big dogs or Small Dog PlayCare when your puppy is old enough and fully vaccinate.
  • Harnesses are available to purchase at Top Dog SF via Wildabeest.  Here is more information on the Wildabeest No Pull Harness, available in several colors and sizes.
Why sign up for Top Dog SF’s Puppy Head Start Program?
It’s like pre-school for dogs!

Requirements to be a Top Dog Puppy Student

  • Puppies from 2-4 months, and up to 6 months based on weight. Inquire for eligibility past 4 months based on weight.
  • Puppy has had a veterinary wellness examination within 7 days prior to beginning Top Dog SF Head Start Program.
  • Vaccinations: We require the first round of the 3 core vaccinations (DHPP, Canine Influenza & Bordetella) to be completed at least 5 days before your pup’s first day
  • Puppy has a negative fecal test for Giardia and intestinal parasites within 7 days prior to beginning the Head Start Program. 
  • Puppy has been at your home for at least 7 full days.
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Puppy School Programs

 

Additional School Days after graduation = $130 per dayWe offer

 

 

The Puppy Head Start Program is from 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday

 

Drop off is between 8:00-9:00am and pick up is between 3:00-4:00pm.

 

Need more information? Contact us today!

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