Puppy Preschool classes are offered to help owners maximize the potential of the best socialization period in a dog's life, between eight and sixteen weeks of age. This can be a group or private setting class (again, I teach privately) that, when taught properly, should enable you to:

 Understand your puppy's behavior

 Obtain information on ways to ensure the general health and well being of your puppy

 Have other people handle your dog, the right way, in a relaxed setting

 Learn to introduce your puppy to new situations and objects in a way that will prevent a future fear response

 Have a great time with your puppy!

Listed below are some of the things my previous Puppy Preschoolers have had to say about their class:

"I have had a dog for 50+ years, and yet I learned many new concepts that really do work. Thank you!

--Karen Moore on her mixed breed, Corky

"It was great, lots of good info. You covered a whole range of topics. I know I am a much more aware pet owner now."

--Belinda Carruth on her Lab, Lucy

"Vanessa obviously is an expert! Very impressed with her calm, sincere demeanor. Munson took to her well. Loved the daily routine handling recommendations."

--Amanda Thrasher on her Boxer, Munson

"All of the program was very informative. I especially enjoyed the grooming and behavioral parts."

--Doug Thomas on his Lab, Buster

"Everything was helpful-I appreciate handouts to keep-great information."

--Kathleen Flores on her mixed breed, Daisy

"The information regarding the first aid kit and the list of poisons/toxins was very informative. The technique for preventing nipping was also very helpful."

--Melissa Donnell on her Lab, Riley

"Very good info. Vanessa is excellent with dogs. Helped with leash problems quickly."

--Rick Rollins on his Labs, Lightning and Thunder

"We learned a lot and now feel we have good control over our puppy and our future together."

Sean Strickland on Skipper, a Shepherd cross

"The program was very informative and Vanessa was open to all questions and gave straight answers."

Jeff Michaels on Roxy, a Doberman cross

"Vanessa did a great job--I feel we learned a lot."

Connie Spurlock on Sadie, a Shar-Pei

For more information about Puppy Preschool, you can e-mail Vanessa, or if in the Greater Atlanta area, call Andrews Pro K-9 Training at (678) 344-1042.