The Dogs’ Spot utilizes positive, reward based methods in our group classes and private training. We've found this training method to be very effective, and even better, more fun for dogs and their families, alike.

More over, we have found the use of punishment is simply not necessary and avoids the risks of creating behavior problems, known as behavioral fallout. You can read more about this in the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s (an organization made up of Veterinary Behaviorists) Position Statement by clicking here.

According to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (an organization made up of Veterinary Behaviorists). The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing over-stimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated.”

“In general, puppies can start puppy socialization classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class.”

You can read the full Position Statement by clicking here.

We train dogs from 8 weeks to senior dogs. We offer a wide variety of classes from puppy socialization in our Puppy Prep class to senior dog fitness and enrichment in our Golden Hour class and a lot in-between.

Yes, our staff has extensive experience training deaf dogs, blind dogs, and blind and deaf dogs. We often have deaf dogs in our classes including our puppy socialization class we call Puppy Prep and our Surviving Adolescence class. You can also find deaf dogs in our Agiity, NoseWork, Tricks, and other specialty classes. Blind, and blind and deaf dogs can be found Puppy Prep, Surviving Adolescence, NoseWork and Tricks classes, as well as others. And of course, we’re happy to work with families privately, as well.