Puppy Education: Let the Learning Begin!
Our puppies learn from the moment they’re born. At just a few days old, our puppies are tickled and stretched. At four weeks, preschool introduces sights, sounds, motion, and tactile surfaces. At six weeks, kindergarten builds confidence through problem-solving exercises, commands, and play-with-a-purpose. Tails are wagging and they’re having fun, while we’re building confidence, coordination, and competence. Every interaction is designed to create a learning library in their developing brains. Smart puppies get smarter—and well socialized! Here’s a look at our multi-sensory puppy kindergarten curriculum:
- Tactile Touch: ears, tails, belly lift, mouth touch, paws, baby harness (baby bib), circular massage, whole body massage
- Health class – mock vet exam: stethoscope (chest & tummy), paw massage, ear exam (lift, massage, tickle), simulated puppy shot (Q-tip to shoulders, hips)
- Music time: maracas, kazoos, tambourine, bells, hand clapping
- ABC’s – obedience: follow this, around-the-cone, sit, down, follow me
- Dress up: teachers interact wearing sunglasses, hoodie, coat, hat, fur piece, canes, umbrella, fake facial hair
- Physical Education – underfootings: grate, carpet, tile, suspension bridge, saucers, 17-surface Puppy Trail
- Movement – teachers interact with pinwheels, toy cars and trucks, umbrella, tricycle, wagon ride
- Brain games – multisensory problem solving: adventure box, mazes, puzzle toys
- Five senses – multisensory interactions with scent, sight, sound, taste, touch
