SIRIUS Puppy & Dog Training

I couldn’t agree less with the previous review. Sirius Puppy Kindergarten is a great way to start off your puppy prior to entering Puppy I. I am an experienced dog trainer and have read Dr. Dunbar’s books. I do practice his training methods at home. However, I feel the additional socialization with other puppies and humans that is offered at such a young age is well worth the $ 125 for four session in Puppy Kindergarten. Our puppy was well socialized at the breeder’s in Belgium but it is our job to continue that socialization and training here in the States. IMHO, there is no better start for a Puppy than Sirius Puppy Kindergarten, even if you already know what they are teaching. Our first session was «Safe Socialization». Trainer Bobbi Durston was fantastic! I do not find her crude or negative in the slightest, nor did she focus on the dangers of Parvo too heavily. She is typical of the high quality of trainers at Sirius. We passed our puppies to other folks in the class so they could be handled by others, we socialized the pups to things like crutches, wheeled kids toys, hula hoops, and a big stuffed Husky toy. The pups played together. Everything we wanted for our 9 week old puppy and more. Before you decide which Sirius instructor is for you, you can sit in on a class. I did so and instantly liked Bobbi. I would recommend others do so as well in order to find the right fit for their taste in dog trainers. Thanks Sirius for an excellent first session at Puppy Kindergarten and we will see you next Saturday in Concord!