Q.
What vaccinations do I need for my dog before beginning
training at Ponderosa Kennels?
A. Your dog needs a current Rabies, DHLPP,
and Bordetella or equivalent. We encourage but do not require
vaccination against Coronavirus and Giardia.
Q.
What do you do about monthly heartworm medications?
A. We require all dogs in residential
training at Ponderosa Kennels to be on heartworm prevention. A
monthly preventative is included in the training fee. Talk to
your vet to see if the new six-month prevention shot is right
for your dog. Do not start any heartworm prevention program
without testing your dog first. See your vet.
Q.
How old should my pup be before I start training?
A. Pups should be 6 months old before
beginning formal training at Ponderosa Kennels. However, your
puppy’s education begins the moment you take him home. You can
and should begin play training as early as seven weeks.
Play retrieve, swimming, and introduction to the basic
obedience exercises are wonderful for the new pup. Teach
everything you can but do not begin corrections until later.
Watch the training articles page for upcoming articles on
puppy training.
Come visit us and bring your pup. We’d be happy to show
you some puppy early-start training ideas. With the proper
early start your pup will find later training more enjoyable.
He will have formed a closer bond with you, and you will have
a head start on a lifetime together in the field.
Q.
What is day training? Do I have to have a dog in full-time
training to day train?
A.
Day training is training on a day by day basis. Owners
bring their dog, typically once a week or more, and we teach
them how to train their dog. No. In fact most of the people
who bring their dogs out to day train do not have any dog in
full-time training with us.
Q.
Does my dog have to have a certain amount of training or
experience to day train?
A.
No. Dogs of all levels are welcome in day training. We
customize the training experience for your dog’s skill and
training level. We will evaluate your dog and help you develop
a training plan to meet your training goals.
Q.
Do I need a reservation to day train?
A. Yes, call in advance for scheduling and
training locations.
For more information about our training program, our
services, and us, please take a tour around our web site!
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