Puppy Jr. High

Taught by Kristina Ackerman, the third and final class in our Puppy Program is designed for puppies over 6 months of age who have already successfully completed Puppy Kindergarten and Puppy Manners classes.  Puppy Jr. High class will consist from 2 separate classes Impulse Control II  and Loose Leash Walking II.  Both classes are 1 hour long in duration (see schedules below). They can be taken together the same time or separately, in the order of your choosing. 

Please bring to class your pup in a collar and/or harness with a 4 ft – 8 ft standard leash (no retractable leashes permitted). Please be sure to feed your pup at least 2 – 3 hours before class and bring a LOT of TASTY SOFT treats, such as cheese, cooked chicken, or any soft flavored chicken, liver, or beef (NO milk bones or biscuits). The same treats you use at home may not work in a high distractive class environment. Please bring along your pup’s water bowl and a bone or Kong to keep your pup busy to avoid barking if indicated for your pup.

Impulse Control II 

We will continue to reinforce previously learned skills including Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, Come, Leave It and Go to Mat/Place command, and start to add increased distance and distractions, both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). You and your dog will learn how to avoid door bolting (coming out from the car and home). Also you will learn the routine for near the door manners with visitors and polite meet and greet indoors and outdoors . You will learn how to set your dog up for the real life situations indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Our goal in this final class is to arm you with the skills to continue positive reinforcement training methods with your puppy after their training is complete.  Usually our classes are held  indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).  

Loose Leash Walking II

This class takes Loose Leash Walking to the next level by adding more distractions, such as turns, slalom walks, passing people and dogs. Classes start are indoors and then move outdoors.  

Class Information:

Prerequisites:

Completion of Puppy Manners, DHPP, Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations (Proof from veterinarian required)

Price:

  • Impulse Control II $125 (cash price) Held for 1 hour weekly for 5 weeks
  •  Loose Leash II $100 (cash price) Held for 1 hour weekly for 4 weeks

ALL Vaccinations and Payment must be completed (1) one week prior to the start of class.  Please call credit card payment to 717-397-0726 or mail check and/or vaccinations to Oscar’s Pet Resort 521 Willow Road, Lancaster PA 17601.  Fax 717-397-0731.

Class Schedule:

**For classes marked “FULL”, please feel free to send your name and contact info to be placed on a Wait List to https://www.oscarspetresort.com/contact/ or call 717-397-0726. We make every attempt to open up more classes if we have the requests and need. **

Impulse Control II

DateWeekDayTime
January 9, 20251Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
January 16, 20252Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
January 23, 20253 Thursday 7:15 – 8:15 PM
January 30, 20254Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
February 6, 20255Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM

Loose Leash Walking II

Date-TBDWeekDayTime
1Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
2Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
3Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
4Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM