I nstructors
Sean Diamond, Director of Training, ICAN
Heather Lace, Released ICAN Handler
Jessica Inholt, Released ICAN Handler
The ABC's of Raising Your Puppy!

Did you recently adopt a puppy or are you planning to add one to your household? If so, this training series is for you!

There is a lot to be said (and done!) when a new puppy enters your household! The ICAN Academy is thrilled to be offering their first series of pup classes on Zoom. Presented by individuals with more than 20 years of experience in dog training, these sessions will offer tips, advice and teaching to help you raise your puppy with the tools needed. It is our goal in these training sessions to set you and your puppy up for success!

When?
Classes will take place on Zoom each Thursday, beginning June 18th and run until July 23rd from 6:30 to 8pm.

What age will the series benefit?
The series will benefit puppies eight weeks to six months old.

What is the cost?
A minimum donation of $199 or more will provide you six training sessions on puppy raising. Your donation will support ICAN's training program.
Session 1

Puppy Proofing your Home
Crate Training
Potty Training
Equipment - Appropriate and Conditioning


Session 2

Body Language
   Introducing New Puppy to Other Dogs and Cats
  Appropriate Food and Treats

Session 3

Common Behavior Issues & How to Respond

  • Vocalization
  • Jumping on People
  •  Counter-surfing
  • Jumping on Furniture
  • Resource Guarding
  • Proper Activity and Exercise with your puppy

Introducing your Puppy to Certain Sounds & Experiences
Session 4

Medical Needs & Issues
(when to see a vet)

  •  Vaccines
  •  Vomiting
  •  Diarrhea
  •  Lameness
  •  Urinary/Bladder issues 
  • Insect sting

Grooming & Body Handling 

Demonstrations of Teaching Basic Cues
Responding to behavior

  • Watch
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Come
  • Den
  • Bed
  • Visit

Session 6

  • Overview & Refresher of Sessions 1-5

  • Resources (reading material, blogs, recommendations, links, puppy manual)

  • Summary (a dialogue on the past five weeks in which participants can share their experiences and what they have learned, what improvements have taken place after taking the course, and what they have done differently.

There will be additional time for further question and answers.
What Do You Get?
  • Six 90 Minute Training Sessions
  • Live on Zoom with Opportunity for Question & Answers
  • Professional Dog Trainers with over 20 Years of Experience
  • Live Demo’s on Teaching Cues
  • Common Behavior Issues and How to Respond
  • Recording of each Zoom Session
  • Puppy Training Manual
ICAN trains and places assistance dogs with individuals with disabilities and provides foundational life skills to inmates through their experience as trainers.
ICAN is the only accredited service dog training program based in Indiana.

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