Teamworks Puppy Classes
Teamworks puppy classes focuses on socialization puppies to people and other dogs. These classes also introduce puppies to basic obedience commands, relationship-building exercises, and exposing puppies to many new sights and sounds in a positive way.
Puppy Classes:
Puppy Class (6 Months & Under) | Puppy Confidence and Agility Class
Puppy FAQ
What is a typical course progression for a puppy?
Are puppies allowed in class before they receive a rabies vaccination?
What if the breeder vaccinated my dog?
What if my puppy is scheduled to be spayed or neutered during the month of a class?
What is a typical course progression for a puppy?
Typically, puppies 12 weeks to 6 months of age start with a Puppy Class. After that, many puppies enjoy the Puppy Agility and Confidence Class. After your dog over 6 months of age you can take our Canine Good Citizen Class. Next, to really proof the basic skills, handlers love our Distraction Proofing Class. After your dog has passed the Canine Good Citizen test you can enroll him in agility classes, tracking classes, flyball classes, Canine Musical Freestyle class, Acting & Tricks, or the Therapy Dog class. Please see our package deals to help save you money on your puppy’s education.
Are puppies allowed in class before they receive a rabies vaccination?
Yes. However, your puppy should be vaccinated for rabies as soon as your vet allows. By law in North Carolina, puppies can receive their rabies vaccination no sooner than 12 weeks and no later than 4 months of age (as per Department of Agriculture regulations). Rabies is a deadly virus to both dogs and humans that can lay dormant (with the animal showing no symptoms) for up to a year. Rabies is transmitted from saliva to mucous membranes. This means that an infected puppy kissing someone in the face could transmit the disease. Although the likelihood of incidence is very small, puppy vaccinations should still be taken seriously. We highly recommend owners bring their puppies to as many places as possible when they are under 12 weeks. However, for the puppy’s safety, it is best to carry the puppy at that age. Parvo virus is a deadly virus to dogs and lives in the soil. Puppies are not fully protected from Parvo virus until they complete their vaccination series. This series is often completed about 12-16 weeks. Thus, for your safety and your puppy’s safety, be sure to stay on schedule for all vaccinations!
What if the breeder vaccinated my dog?
Please ask your breeder to sign the form provided with the application. Breeders are not allowed to give rabies vaccinations by law, though, and you will also need a Rabies vaccination form from your veterinarian.
What if my puppy is scheduled to be spayed or neutered during the month of the class?
If you schedule your puppy’s surgery for the day after class, typically, most puppies will be recovered and ready for class the next week. If, for some reason there are complications from surgery and your puppy is not able to attend class, please let your instructor know.