Training polite manners to young puppies

Puppy Start Right is a unique puppy training and socialization class. The course is available for puppies 8 to 16 weeks of age, and Mountainside Mutts is the only dog training school in Vermont offering this program (puppies must be 12 weeks or under at the first session).

Worried about your puppy’s health? By delaying training, your puppy may be at greater risk of developing behavioral problems than contracting an infectious disease. Please read this position statement from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

Puppy Start Right Preschool

The first weeks after you bring your new puppy home are life-changing. What does or doesn’t happen in this crucial period will determine the adult dog your puppy will become.

Our Puppy Start Right Preschool will expose your young dog to new experiences in a safe, fun, and positive way. Each session of this 4-week program includes play, foundational training, exploration, problem prevention discussion, and puppy parenting tips. For your scheduling convenience, the class is offered twice a week on Monday evenings (led by Als Allan) and Saturday mornings (led by Nicki Phommachieng).

Proof of Distemper, Parvovirus, DHPP vaccinations will be required before attending your first session.