Upcoming Events:

New Puppy Kindergarten Classes

The next session begins on Thursday, June 12, 2008.
Puppy Kindergarten - 7:00 PM
Post Grad - 8:15 PM

(Canine Learning Center, Boxborough, MA)

Training for Golden Retriever Puppies

The brain of a puppy is fully developed at seven weeks of age. Pups are capable of learning, but must be handled carefully and instructed properly. Puppy Kindergarten is the answer to teaching your puppy correctly from the beginning.

Classes are designed for the very young puppy and are taught by Jan Bramhall, with other experienced instructors and assistants. Puppy kindergarten will help you to successfully socialize, raise, and train your new Golden Retriever puppy.

Yankee Golden Retriever Club Puppy Kindergarten Will:

All This and More!

This is a unique opportunity for you and your puppy to meet, train, and interact with other Golden Retriever puppies and their owners, under supervision of experienced and knowledgeable Yankee Golden Retriever Club members.

Puppy Training - Information and Registration

Post-Grad Classes Available too!

Yankee also offers a Post-Grad class for Golden Retriever puppies and older dogs who have completed this or another puppy kindergarten or who already know the basics of a kindergarten training class. These classes also are taught by Jan Bramhall, with experienced club member trainers assisting. The focus of the classes is the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, and the test may be administered at the final class. The training program is geared to individual dog-handler teams, and each enrollee can progress at his/her own rate. Discussion, demonstration, and a simple introduction to agility and competitive obedience equipment is also included at the discretion of the teaching staff.

Post-Grad Training - Information and Registration

Please note: pre-registration is mandatory to attend these classes!

All classes require that puppies must be on an immunization program. Also all dates are subject to change due to weather cancellations.

For more information

Contact Robin Hopes via e-mail or by phone at 978-263-7749.
If Robin is unavailable, try Carolyn Zagami or Donna Cutler.

General Information

ALL PUPPIES MUST BE ON AN IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM. A VETERINARIAN'S STATEMENT VERIFYING INOCULATIONS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE FIRST CLASS. IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM NEED NOT BE COMPLETED, SINCE THIS IS A CLASS FOR YOUNG PUPPIES.

Please read the rules for PK at the Canine Learning Center.

The first class is a lecture/demonstration. Do not bring your puppy. Notebook and pen will be helpful.

Proper training equipment is important. You will need a buckle collar - 3/8" to 5/8" wide - leather or nylon webbing. The leash must be 6' in length - 3/8" to 5/8" wide - with small snap - either leather or nylon/cotton webbing. Please do not use a retractable lead.

You must clean up after your puppy, both inside and outside. Supplies are provided.

The floor is covered with rubber matting to prevent slipping, but low-heeled shoes are a necessity. Because you will be working with a small puppy, you will find yourself on or close to the floor a good part of the time. Washable, casual clothing is recommended.

We encourage all family members to attend. Your family and puppy will benefit if all receive the same information and training instructions. Children who want to come are welcome, and are often the best trainers, but please don't make children come.

If your puppy is not feeling up to par on class night, please leave him or her at home, but you should attend to keep up with class material.