When Should You Train Your Dog ?
The sooner the better! Preventative training is much easier than behavior modification once a "problem behavior" has set in. A pup is capable of learning through gentle, positive reinforcement training techniques as early as eight weeks old. Puppies are eligible to join our Puppy Perfect group puppy training class between the ages of eight and 23 weeks of age. Puppies of this age are also eligible to participate in our new PAC for PUPS socialization drop in class program as well as PAC for ALL DOGS.
ABOUT VACCINESADULT DOGS: rabies and the distemper combo vaccines are requirements. Make sure your veterinarian knows your dog will be entering a group class environment, and follow their advice regarding the bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine. The bordetella vaccine is not a requirement for enrollment, but your veterinarian may recommend that your dog have this vaccine.
PUPPIES: Picture Perfect Pets follows the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's Position Statement on Puppy Socialization: "In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class."
"...The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard for care of puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated." Please click here to read the full AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization including references to other resources along with additional advice on how to socialize a puppy.
To enroll in a dog training program:
1. Click on the relevant link in the navigation bar (at the top left of this page) for private dog training lessons, group dog training courses in either our Arlington, MA or Boston,MA venues, the PAC Drop In Class dog training program at our Arlington, MA location or our Dogs & Storks in-home consultation and then click on the specific option you'd like to sign up for.
You may pay your tuition online with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. If you prefer to pay by check, please click "other" as your payment method in the payment form and make a note in "comments" that you will be mailing your check. Please note your dog's name and which program you'll be joining on your check.
2. Submit your enrollment form and a copy of vaccine proofs before the start date of your dog training program.
Mailing address:
Picture Perfect Pets
11A Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474Fax: (781) 316-2589
Download an enrollment form here: enrollment_form.doc
Download a PAC Class (drop in dog training program) enrollment form here: PAC_membership_enrollment_form.doc
If enrolling for private dog training:
Please contact Bette Yip regarding scheduling availability prior to paying for your private dog training online. Doggy Private School lessons are available at the Picture Perfect Pets dog training studio at 11A Medford Street in Arlington, MA and at Pawstonian, the dog daycare at 515 E. 2nd St. in Boston, MA. Private in home and on location lessons are available at the following locations and surrounding communities: Boston, MA | Cambridge, MA | Somerville, MA | Watertown, MA | Belmont, MA | Arlington, MA | Medford, MA | Winchester, MA | Lexington, MA.
