Everything You Need to Know About Raising a Puppy.

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Completed by 14 learners

In this class students will learning everything they need to know about buying, owning, and raising a small breed puppy.

Mrs. Jessie

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There are no upcoming classes.

8-13

year old learners

3-6

learners per class

$6

Charged upfront

Meets once

55 minute class

Class Experience

The personality characteristics of a small breed dog and how they influence behavior will be discussed. The AKC breed standard appearance that you would look for when purchasing a puppy if the student were looking for a show quality dog. Grooming  necessities will be taught since grooming can be extensive for some breeds. Medical conditions common to small breeds will be covered. Behavioral issues will be discussed. Students will be given tips to housebreaking their puppy with consistency. I...

Students will gain an understanding in all areas of small breed puppy care. To include: personality characteristics, behavior, breed standard appearance, color variations, grooming, medical conditions, behavioral issues, housebreaking, food, health and nutrition, and everything necessary to bring your puppy home.

I have been a small, in-home Yorkie breeder for 15 years having raised close to 25 puppies to adulthood and through their senior years in that time. I have delivered nearly 100 Yorkie pups in that time myself and assisted others in delivering their own Yorkie pups and raised them following all AKC guidelines. I'm registered with both breed standard registries, APRI and AKC. I have learned through mentorship, classes, and trial and error, what is required to raise a happy, housebroken, nutritionally sound Yorkie dog.

no homework

Learners will want to materials necessary to take notes.

no assessment

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Jessie

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)

Hi, I'm Jessie. I have teaching degrees in Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education.
I also have degrees and certifications as an EMT and Radiographer.
I have a special love of History, especially the stuff that isn't often taught in the...