Training

***We have currently suspended our training classes, as we seek out a trainer that can offer the best training for your pups.  In the meantime, we do recommend that you check out the classes by Opportunity Barks (http://www.opbarks.com/bark/index.cfm), held at the Central Bark Dog Daycare facility in South Philly.*** 

 

There are two levels of classes usually offered at CPH: Puppy Education and Basic Obedience.

Puppy Education (3 to 6 months of age)

This is a 5 week course guaranteed to get you off to a great start with your new puppy!  Whether you are learning to live with a dog for the first time or already have dog experience, you will learn priceless information that will stay with you throughout your dogs life.  In this course you will not only learn the rules of housebreaking, how to handle a jumpy, nippy puppy and begin basic obedience training, but most importantly you will develop an understanding of how your dog thinks.  The communication between you and your puppy will be clear, which will lead to a trusting, loving, and balanced relationship.

Basic Obedience (6 months and up)

Learning basic obedience is more than the positions of sit, down, stay, and heel - it is the backbone to communication with your dog.  When communicating with anyone it is important to know their language as well as to teach them yours.  In this 5 week course you will not only learn how to teach your dog the command positions and how to focus on you, but you will also learn how to read your dogs body language and get a better understanding of your dogs behavior.  When you and your dog ‘meet in the middle’ with communication, you will have a better understanding of each other which will lead to trusting, healthy, and balanced relationship.