The First Steps to Confidence

Small Group Puppy Classes

A calm, supportive start for young puppies and their families.

The early weeks matter — not just for what your puppy learns, but how they feel while learning.

These small-group classes are designed to help puppies build confidence, curiosity, and trust from the very beginning.

A Different Kind of Puppy Class

This isn’t about rushing into obedience or overwhelming puppies with too much, too soon.

These classes are intentionally small so each puppy can learn at their own pace, in a calm and supportive environment.

Many puppy classes focus on doing more — more cues, more activity, more exposure.
These classes focus on doing things thoughtfully, so puppies can learn without becoming overwhelmed.

The focus is on helping puppies feel safe, explore the world, and begin learning alongside their person.

What We Focus On

  • Confidence around new people, surfaces, sounds, and environments

  • Calm observation and learning to settle

  • Gentle handling and cooperative care foundations

  • Thoughtful puppy play and social skills (when appropriate)

  • Early life skills like attention, recall foundations, and leash comfort

  • Helping families understand normal puppy behavior and development

How Classes Are Offered

New groups are formed periodically based on interest, puppy age, and group fit.

Enrollment is intentionally limited to ensure a safe, positive learning environment for every puppy.

Class Details & Pricing

  • 4-week series

  • 45-minute classes

  • Small group (limited enrollment)

  • $180 total

Classes are designed to provide a calm, structured introduction to early learning and socialization, with guidance and support for both puppies and their families.

Because group size is intentionally limited, spaces are offered based on best fit for each puppy’s age, temperament, and experience level.

Guided by Proven Foundations

These classes are informed by the Puppy Start Right® program through Karen Pryor Academy, thoughtfully adapted to support early confidence, emotional safety, and real-world learning.

Is This the Right Fit?

These classes are a great fit for puppies in their early stages who are ready for gentle, positive exposure to the world.

If your puppy is feeling overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or struggling in new environments, starting with private support may be the best first step.

Interested in joining a class?

Because groups are intentionally small and thoughtfully matched, enrollment is offered on a rolling basis.

To learn more or be added to the interest list, feel free to reach out directly.

Email: socialsnffrs@gmail.com
Phone: 804-273-7746

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s helping your puppy feel safe, supported, and confident in the world around them

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