{"id":673,"date":"2023-09-22T09:05:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T16:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/california-eastpasadena\/?page_id=673"},"modified":"2025-09-28T10:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T17:33:48","slug":"puppy-preschool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dogtopia.com\/california-eastpasadena\/puppy-preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Puppy Preschool"},"content":{"rendered":"

YOUR PUP WILL LOVE LEARNING THROUGH PLAY!<\/h1>\n

\"DogtopiaA puppy\u2019s first year is critical in developing their behavior and personality, that\u2019s why safe socialization is needed right from the start. Happy, healthy puppies need plenty of playtime in a safe setting for learning and growing with friends.<\/p>\n

THAT\u2019S WHERE WE COME IN; WE\u2019RE THE PUPPY LOVE EXPERTS!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n

PUPPY CLASS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Dog Obedience<\/li>\n
  • Crate training<\/li>\n
  • Basic Commands<\/li>\n
  • Socialization<\/li>\n
  • Education to discourage jumping, nipping, and other unwanted behaviors<\/li>\n
  • Learning new cues like sit, down and off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    PUPPY PRESCHOOL:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Open and structured play in a clean and safe environment<\/li>\n
    • Crate training<\/li>\n
    • Learning new cues like sit, down and off<\/li>\n
    • Education to discourage jumping, nipping and other unwanted behaviors<\/li>\n
    • Exposure to new sights, smells and sounds<\/li>\n
    • Breaks and nap time<\/li>\n
    • A certified Canine Coach to manage and educate all puppies<\/li>\n
    • Meeting their BFFFs (Best Furry Friends Forever)<\/li>\n
    • Graduation certificate<\/li>\n
    • Participation in store-wide activities such as agility and themed days, LOTS of photos, and puppy graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Sample Schedule<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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      • Structured Play:<\/strong> Beginning at 9:00 am (earlier drop-offs will go to the general play room), puppies go to a dedicated puppy room.\u00a0 Guided by a dedicated trainer, they will engage in a new activity every 30 minutes including follow the leader, collar desensitization, agility courses, bubbles and more. The puppies will also engage in enrichment activities to introduce them to situations they will encounter in the real world, including hearing different sounds, smelling new scents and seeing new things.<\/li>\n
      • Nap Time:<\/strong> All that education and fun in the morning will tire the puppies. To have them ready for more play and socialization in the afternoon, they\u2019ll enjoy lunch or a healthy treat and then rest in their home-style crates starting around 12:00.<\/li>\n
      • Open Play: <\/strong>In the afternoon, puppies will be free to run and play around the general playroom. They will socialize with other dogs and learn commands. They will also participate in any planned calendar activities, such as water play, photo shoots or crafts.<\/li>\n
      • Pick up: <\/strong>Pick up between 2:00 and 7:00 pm and you will be bringing home a tired, but happy pup!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old and no older than 8 months. All participants must be fully vaccinated and all puppies 7 months or older must be spayed or neutered. Candidates must pass an evaluation to ensure your puppy\u2019s safety and comfort in open-play environment.<\/p>\n

        PRICING<\/h3>\n
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        • Puppy Preschool is $80\/week.<\/li>\n
        • Puppy Class is $240 for 6 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          ENROLL IN PUPPY PRESCHOOL and puppy class!<\/h3>\n
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          • Puppy Preschool meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:00 am.<\/li>\n
          • Puppy Class is on Saturdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n