I've taken puppy k/jr. high and also a canine freestyle seminar at SF Puppy Prep. My puppy k/jr. high teacher, Marissa, was amazing. Without her, I think my corgi pup, Kipper, would be a wild, uncontrollable pup. She taught me how to channel all that energy into something useful. For example, she taught us that mental stimulation was just as tiring as physical stimulation and gave us tips on how to trigger both stimuli. She also taught Kipper impulse control/life rewards (waiting at the door= going for a walk). I loved that it wasn't about teaching tricks, but about having a connection and understanding your dog. Since graduation, I've been kind of sad because I know Kipper won't be able to see her teacher as much anymore.
Another thing I liked about SF Puppy Prep is that I made a lot of friends there. I've already set up some play dates outside of Puppy Prep with some other pups from my previous classes. Also, in the Canine Freestyle seminar, my instructor, Ruthanna, invited us to be part of a demo and I met and worked with a lot of cool trainers there.
I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone. They have everything for your pup, from classes, daycare, dog walking services, to puppy socials. This place will set a good foundation for your pup. Kipper's already blossoming into a well behaved dog and I owe it all to SF Puppy Prep! I will be back for the CGC class and also the Canine Freestyle Class.
Pros: great trainers, socialization, networking,
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