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Welcome Home Puppy/Kitten


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Welcome Home Puppy/Kitten

Are you ready to bring home a furry bundle of joy? Are you already in over your head or do you just want to get your new family member started on the right foot? A Welcome Home Puppy/Kitten lesson is a great choice for you! The first days and weeks that you have a new puppy or kitten can be very important for building the right habits and behaviors. Meet 1-on-1 with one of our behavior professionals to address any concerns you might have, to create your training goals, or to find out how to raise a confident and well-adjusted cat or dog. We’ll create a specialized training plan just for your pet! Below are some topics that may be addressed.

Puppies:

  • Encouraging appropriate play/chewing
  • Staying calm in exciting situations
  • Greeting family and visitors politely
  • Socializing to a variety of people, other dogs, sounds, the car, etc.
  • Training husbandry behaviors: nail trimming, ear cleaning, vet visits, etc.
  • Puppy proofing the house
  • Enrichment feeding and providing energy outlets
  • House-training and confinement training

Kittens:

  • Kitten proofing
  • Encouraging appropriate play/scratching
  • Socializing to new people, animals, cars, carriers, vet visits etc.
  • Training husbandry behaviors: nail trimming, brushing, etc.
  • Harness and leash training
  • Coming when called
  • Enrichment feeding and providing energy outlets
Lessons run approximately 1 hour and can take place at your home or on location at Lollypop Farm in Fairport. Fees for lessons are below. To get started or for more information, contact our Behavior and Training Staff at (585) 223-1330 x258 or training@lollypop.org.
Service and Fees
Lollypop Farm
Your Home
1-hour, Welcome home Puppy/Kitten lesson!
$50
$80