Omaha’s Best Puppy Socialization Class

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Want to make sure your puppy grows up into a calm and well behaved adult? We have developed the best puppy socialization classes in Omaha, featuring 100% Force Free, Positive Reinforcement based training featuring over 40 commands plus tons of tips to make having a puppy much, MUCH easier.

Our one-hour, weekly classes are great for puppies of every size and breed. We have a large and small breed version of each puppy training class to make sure its a fun and positive experience.  Our small classes ensure you get plenty of one on one help from the instructor and the Dog Psychology and positive dog training methods we will show you will motivate your puppy to WANT TO behave and WANT TO listen to you.

Our goal is to help socialize your new puppy, add in some basic obedience training and help you avoid most common puppy problems before they start. Don’t worry, our classes will still help if your puppy has already started doing things you don’t like.

For people who want to really get a jump start on puppy raising, we offer a Puppy Head Start program. Our Head Start program sends a puppy class instructor to your home before, or just as classes start. This allows us to give you a fully customized plan for success; sharing tips and secrets that make raising a puppy MUCH easier by starting off right from the jump.

If you have a puppy who is fearful around other puppies and dogs, we have a special Fearful Puppy Matchmaking service that was created to help shy and fearful puppies build confidence and social skills.  If your puppy is scared, anxious or fearful around other pups, we recommend that class first.

Each one of our standard puppy classes incudes multiple lessons along with tips to stop common puppy behavior problems like potty training, chewing, nipping, mouthing, jumping up, barking, stealing, not listening, refusing to come when called, basic obedience, etc. After the lessons and tips, we let the puppies play and socialize with one another to develop social skills, develop bite inhibition and burn off some of that puppy energy!

Early socialization is crucial in puppy development as a puppy learns more in an hour of play time than a week of formal training with humans. This socialization helps your puppy develop healthy (non aggressive) social skills, boosts their confidence and wears them out. We promise your puppy will be good and tired after each class.

Our three separate puppy classes are designed to be taken one after the other. All classes run four weeks and each class meets for one hour each week:

Puppy Kindergarden (Puppy 101) – Class size is limited to 7 puppies – $130

This class is for puppies 4 months of age or younger. This early developmental class is designed to help the puppies develop initial social skills, begin basic obedience training and start problem solving development.

  • Understand the Critical Socialization Period and how to set your puppy up for success.
  • Puppy potty training tips to stop accidents in the house.
  • How to use marker words to accellerate your puppy’s learning curve.
  • How to teach your puppy to stop chewing.
  • Back up on command.
  • Stopping puppy mouthing, biting and nipping.
  • Force free kennel training
  • Teaching a puppy to take, give and drop on cue.
  • Hand targeting, Leave it, Basic training (sit, lay down, sit up, stand).
  • A secret that allows you to train your pup each time you pet it.
  • Training your pup to sit nicely and not jump up when meeting strangers.
  • A rock solid “Here” command cue.
  • Tips to burn excess energy and more.

Puppy Elementary (Puppy 201) – Class size is limited to 7 puppies – $140

This class is for puppies who have completed our Kindergarten class or under 12 months. We start introducing more advanced lessons and also share tips to stop many common puppy behavior problems along with a large dose of socialization / play time.

  • Tips to stop barking and how to teach the “quiet” command cue.
  • Introduction to clicker training as well as transitioning to a command words.
  • Easy ways to stop a puppy from chewing everything in sight (especially during teething)
  • The engage disengage game to stop a pup from barking or reacting to people, dogs, bicyles, etc.
  • How to teach your pup to use a touch stick.
  • Leave the room on command.
  • Sit quietly and wait for permission food while building self control.
  • Introduction to loose leashe walking.
  • Training a puppy to go to a specific location on command.
  • How to train your pup by simply petting it.
  • Its Yer Choice game to develop self control.
  • Games that use mental stimulation to burn energy and boost confidence.
  • The Hurricane command and more.

Puppy High (Puppy 301) – Class size is limited to 7 puppies – $150

This advanced puppy class is designed for puppies around 5 months or older or who have already taken our Kindergarten and Elementary classes This class will help your puppy develop self control and respect for you as its leader.

Note: If your puppy has any of the problems detailed in the 201 class above, you may want to take that class before Puppy High. 

  • Hand targeting (reduce jumping behaviors), the bump cue (alternate way to call you pup to come).
  • Remote touch stick targeting to teach your pup to go where you want, even away from you.
  • Training your puppy to pose for photos. Seriously.
  • Tips to avoid accidentaly teaching your pup to ignore your commands.
  • The Patrol and Attention commands.
  • Conditioning you pup to be comfortable with body handling.
  • Training your puppy to focus on you on cue.
  • How to use rules to increase your pup’s self control and respect for you.
  • Play bow, tug game and the middle position.
  • Training your puppy to stay in place when you drop the leash
  • The stay command and more.

These three classes were designed as a full curriculum and are most effective when taken together but you can enroll in a single class too.

Some people repeat classes when their puppy shows it could use some additional socialization practice. This is a very wise move as building up a solid foundation of confidence sets your puppy up for success for the rest of its life.

Puppies enrolled in all three classes receive a $60 discount. 

Any special rates or promotional discounts apply to new sign ups only.

Cancelation policy: All rescheduling or cancelation requests must be made a minimum of 7 days before your class is scheduled to start to receive a refund. 

Classes are kept small and sign ups for new puppies are scheduled on a first come basis. Our classes usually sell out so don’t delay if you want to enroll your pup.

COVID19 Update
We are in regular contact with the Douglas County Health Department regarding the Corona Virus Pandemic. We have adopted a one handler per pup policy to keep under 10 people per class, masks are rwquired, social distancing is practiced and the room is sanitized before classes.

All attendees must wear a face mask to attend classes.

Here are the dates and times of our upcoming classes.

 

August 2021

Dogtopia – West Omaha
14485 West Center Road in Omaha – West of Oakview Mall, next to Shopko

  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 2nd at 6:30 PM 1 Spot Left
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 2nd at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies under 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 3rd at 6:30 PM
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 3rd at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Weds, Aug 4th at 6:30 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds –  Weds, Aug 4th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pound – Thurs, Aug 5th at 6:30 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds – Thurs, Aug 5th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pound – Fri, Aug 6th at 6:30 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten  – for puppies over 20 pounds – Fri, Aug 6th at 7:45 PM 1 Spot Left

Dogtopia – Papillion
13239 Portal Drive in Omaha – South of 132nd and Giles in the Industrial Park South complex

  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Mon, Aug 2nd at 6:30 PM 1 Spot Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 2nd at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 3rd at 6:30 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 3rd at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies under 20 pounds – Weds, Aug 4th at 6:30 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds –  Weds, Aug 4th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Thurs, Aug 5th at 6:30 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds – Thurs, Aug 5th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Fri, Aug 6th at 6:30 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary  – for puppies over 20 pounds – Fri, Aug 6th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT

Mid August 2021

Dogtopia – Northwest
15504 West Spaulding Plaza Road in Omaha – Just north of 156th and Maple

  • 201 – Puppy Elementary –  for puppies under 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 16th at 6:30 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary– for puppies over 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 16th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies under 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 17th at 6:30 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 17th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Aug, Aug 18th at 6:30 PM
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds – Wed, Aug 18th at 7:45 PM 1 Spot Left
  • 301 – Puppy High School –  for puppies under 20 pounds – Thur, Aug 19th at 6:30 PM
  • 301 – Puppy High School– for puppies over 20 pounds –Thur, Aug 19th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary –  for puppies under 20 pounds – Fri, Aug 20th at 6:30 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary– for puppies over 20 pounds –Fri, Aug 20th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT

Dogtopia – Gretna
18920 Edna St – One block East of 192nd and Harrison

  • 301 – Puppy High School –  for puppies over 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 16th at 6:30 PM
  • 301 – Puppy High School– for puppies over 20 pounds – Mon, Aug 16th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Tues, Aug 17th at 6:30 PM
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Aug 17th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Wed, Aug 18th at 6:30 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Wed, Au, 18th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT

September 2021

Dogtopia – West Omaha
14485 West Center Road in Omaha – West of Oakview Mall, next to Shopko

  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Tues, Sep 7th at 6:30 PM
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Sep 7th at 7:45 PM
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Weds, Sep 8th at 6:30 PM 
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds –  Weds, Sep 8th at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies under 20 pound – Thurs, Sep 9th at 6:30 PM
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds – Thurs, Sep 9th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 201 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pound – Fri, Sep 10th at 6:30 PM
  • 201 – Puppy Kindergarten  – for puppies over 20 pounds – Fri, Sep 10th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left

Dogtopia – Papillion
13239 Portal Drive in Omaha – South of 132nd and Giles in the Industrial Park South complex

  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Sep 7th at 6:30 PM 2 Spots Left
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies over 20 pounds – Tues, Sep 7th at 7:45 PM SOLD OUT
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies under 15 pounds – Weds, Sep 8th at 6:30 PM 
  • 101 – Puppy Kindergarten – for puppies over 20 pounds –  Weds, Sep 8th at 7:45 PM 
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies under 20 pounds – Thurs, Sep 9th at 6:30 PM
  • 201 – Puppy Elementary – for puppies over 20 pounds – Thurs, Sep 9th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots left
  • 301 – Puppy High School – for puppies under 20 pounds – Fri, Sep 10th at 6:30 PM
  • 301 – Puppy High School  – for puppies over 20 pounds – Fri, Sep 10th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left

As the only puppy class developed by a Dog Psychologist, space fills up quickly.

To enroll your puppy in our classes, fill out the form below.  Someone will call you to answer any questions or sign you up for the class of your choice.

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