Choose a level
Start young, then build on the foundation
Puppy Level 1
For puppies roughly 8 to 14 weeks old at the beginning of the program. Six one-hour classes focus heavily on positive, controlled socialization and the beginnings of everyday manners.
$170 plus HST
Puppy Level 2
For puppies who recently completed Level 1 with Jollytails. The next six-week course strengthens engagement and familiar skills around increasing distractions.
$160 plus HST
For the best start
Pair Puppy School with our weekly Jollytails Puppy Socials to help your puppy build confident social skills alongside strong everyday manners.
A broad foundation
Skills for the puppy and the family
- Focus, attention, hand targets, and responding to cues
- Coming when called, staying, and beginning heel position
- Loose-leash walking and polite greetings without jumping
- Leave it, impulse control, and appropriate toy use
- Preventing resource guarding and leash reactivity
- Canine enrichment, crate use, diet discussions, and the transition to adolescence
How Jollytails trains
Teach owners how learning works
Classes use positive reinforcement and discuss canine communication, learning theory, and the individual dog—not just a list of exercises. Jollytails does not support harsh physical corrections. The goal is a working partnership that families can continue at home.
Socialization means positive experience
Exposure alone is not enough. A puppy should be introduced gradually, given choice, and paired with rewards so new people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and places feel safe.
Before class
Bring rewards and confirm health requirements
Bring high-value, puppy-sized treats and a standard leash. Retractable leashes, choke collars, and prong collars are not used in class. Visibly sick puppies should stay home. Contact Jollytails for current vaccination requirements and class policies.