Focus + Settle
Calm + Focus 1
in-studio courses l 16 weeks+
cost $225 | 4 weeks
Does your puppy get to over-excited and distracted when they see other people and dogs? Do they have a hard time focusing on you and settling in public? If so, then Calm + Focus 1, the first class in our Calm + Focus series, can help turn this around!
Join us for a 4-week course that is all about helping you and your dog to take a breath, chill out, and re-find your center together. The content of this course is great to have as the hormones and impulsiveness of adolescence begins - and it puts you both on a positive path for calmness and connection!
Calm + Focus 1 includes:
Behavior management skills
Reinforcement strategies
Mindfulness skills
Progressive calm + focus games
Once you find your center, the brain is freed up to respond in an optimal way. We like to say, “When you are calm, you can focus. When you can focus, you can do anything!”
the goal: You have a more calm, settled, and focused pup…and you are able to help them regain calmness when they lose it!
to maximize learning: Take this course by 4-5 months of age soon after Skills 1* as your pup transitions into the pre-adolescence stage. Follow this course with Calm + Focus 2 or Skills 2.
Before your first class: It’s important that you have attended our Wonder Parenting Orientation. If you have already attended this orientation, there is no need to attend again. Once you attend, we will send you the slides from the class to share with any other family members who were not able to attend.
*If you have not started Skills 1 by 16 weeks of age, it’s usually recommended to take this class first followed by Skills 1.
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consists of 4 weekly 1-hour in-studio classes
limited to one puppy per sign-up
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puppy who’s 16 weeks/ 4 months or older and up-to-date on their vaccines
puppy behavior requirements - puppy must be manageable when in close proximity to other people and dogs. If your puppy is known to be very vocal or reactive toward other dogs (even if they are just being overly-excited), in studio class is not the right fit for now. Please chat with the office for other options or if you are unsure.
your puppy has not had any diarrhea, lethargy, coughing or sneezing for at least 24 hours before coming to class
please note: if your puppy is in heat (estrus cycle), please attend class without your puppy
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semi-hungry, semi-tired, pottied puppy
6-10 foot non-retractable leash
treat pouch
lots of treats—3 types of HIGH-value, pea-sized
3 HIGH-value self-entertaining edible chew items - bully stick, kong, toppl, etc
small portable mat (and cushion for you to sit on the floor if you prefer it)
long tug toy
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We allow children ages 6 and older to attend accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 must have a second adult dedicated to their supervision
Children must be able to remain calm, sit in their seats and follow directions, and wait to approach puppies unless having permission from all parties involved.
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Cash Refund Window: Cash refunds will only be provided when requested within 72 hours of purchase AND at least 5 days (120 hours) prior to the course start time.
Credit Refunds/ Exchanges: You may switch to a different course or service without penalty when requested with greater than five days before your course is set to start. If you can not complete your course for any reason after the five day deadline has passed, either before or after your course has started, WP will give you an account credit worth 50% of the value of your remaining sessions. Credits for group courses are valid for up to one year.
Missing Class: We do not offer make up classes, however, you will receive a weekly email that has videos for the skills from class so you can work at home at your own pace! If your puppy can't come to a class due to illness, injury, or estrus, we also highly encourage you to come to class without your puppy to take advantage learning in person!
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Please note: If a course’s date range is longer than 4 weeks, then there’s a skip week or two (no class that week). Wonder Puppy will be CLOSED for the holidays from Dec 24 to Jan 1, all courses will have SKIP dates during that time. Your instructor will fill you in on the specifics!
Book as soon as you can; classes fill several weeks to a month in advance
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