Puppy Manners

Taught by Kristina Ackerman, your puppy will proceed to our Puppy Manners class designed for puppies 4 to 6 months of age after successful completion of Puppy Kindergarten.  Puppy Manners class consists of 2 separate classes – Impulse control I and Loose Leash Walking I.  Both classes are 1 hour long in duration (see schedule below). They can be taken together the same time or separately,  in the order of your choosing. 

Impulse Control  I

Where dogs start to take their first steps in learning self control, they will learn Sit-Stay, Down-Stay with added duration and distance, begin Go to Mat/Place training (which is a prerequisite for future near the door manners training in Puppy Jr. High), Leave it, Drop it, polite manners for feeding and continue to address and work with problem behaviors like jumping up, barking, nipping, etc.  

Loose Leash Walking I  

Where dogs learn the basics of Loose Leash Walking indoors. This class gives both Owner and dog the knowledge of how to work on both ends of the leash as a team. Leash manners is not about just what to do when your dog pulls but how to stay connected and teach the “relationship based” walk.     

Class Information:

Prerequisites

Completion of Puppy Kindergarten (from Oscar’s Pet Resort or an equivalent program) DHPP, Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations (Proof from veterinarian required)

Price:

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

DateWeekDayTime
September 19, 20231Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
September 26, 20232Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
October 03, 20233Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
October 10, 2023OFFNO Class
October 17, 20234Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
October 24, 20235Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
DateWeekDayTime
October 19, 20231Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
October 26, 20232Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
November 02, 20233Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
November 09, 20234Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
November 16, 20235Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
DateWeekDayTime
October 31, 20231Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
November 07, 20232Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
November 14, 20233Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
November 21, 20234Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
November 28, 20235Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
DateWeekDayTime
November 15, 20231Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
November 22, 20232Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
November 29, 20233Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
December 06, 20234Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
December 13, 20235Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
DateWeekDayTime
December 12, 20231Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
December 19, 20232Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
December 26, 20233Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
January 02, 20244Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
January 09, 20245Tuesday7:45 – 8:45 PM
DateWeekDayTime
December 20, 20231Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
December 27, 20232Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
January 03, 20243Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
January 10, 20244Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM
January 17, 20245Wednesday4:15 – 5:15 PM

Loose Leash Walking I

DateWeekDayTime
September 28, 20231Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
October 05, 20232Thursday7:00 – 8:00 PM
October 12, 2023OFFNO CLASS
October 19, 20233Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
October 26, 20234Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
DateWeekDayTime
October 19, 20231Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
October 26, 20232Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
November 02, 20233Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
November 09, 20234Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
DateWeekDayTime
November 02, 20231Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
November 09, 20232Thursday 7:15 – 8:15 PM
November 16, 20233Thursday7:15 – 8:15 PM
November 23, 2023OFFHOLIDAY
November 30, 20234Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
DateWeekDayTime
November 16, 20231Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
November 23, 2023OFFHOLIDAY4:30 – 5:30 PM
November 30, 20232Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
December 07, 20233Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
December 14, 20234Thursday4:30 – 5:30 PM
DateWeekDayTime
December 07, 20231Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
December 14, 20232Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
December 21, 20233Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM
December 28, 20234Thursday6:00 – 7:00 PM