Our dog owner education classes will include the following:
How to select a healthy dog and avoid the spawn of puppy mills
An overview of the traits, abilities, space requirements, exercise
requirements, range of temperature tolerance, expected life span, and
special needs common to the breed the applicant is considering
A vaccination schedule, how to treat common ailments and how to know
when it is time to call a vet
What to watch for, how to spot, and what to expect in the way of
diseases and illnesses as your dog ages
What to expect in the way of medical expenses throughout the life of
your dog, but especially in the first six months
All about health insurance for dogs
How to locate and identify suitably nutritious food
All about suitable bedding for a canine
Dog behavior and psychology basics.
Basic obedience and social skills
How to keep aggressive behavior from developing and how to cope with
it after it is established
How to tell if your dog has grown dangerously aggressive
How to ensure that your dog will not roam, wander, or escape his enclosure
Different training tools, toys and other devices and which are
dangerous practices proven injurious to dogs
The local laws pertaining to keeping a canine, anti tethering, breeding, etc.
