Pender Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies from age 9 weeks to 5 months. Off lead play time socialization is offered with this comprehensive class for those new to dog ownership and savvy dog owners.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, recalls, touch, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more.   Class Dates: Tuesdays 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (No class 3/10) What you need to know…

Pender Basic is for puppies and dogs starting at the age of 5 months and up. A dog is never too old to learn new tricks! This comprehensive class is for savvy dog owners and those new to dog ownership.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, touch, recalls, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more. This class differs from Pender Puppy only by the age of the dogs attending…

Pender Advanced Obedience is for dogs that have graduated from Intermediate and have optimum dispositions. Owners will learn to train their dogs at a further distance and obedience train their dogs through distracting situations. Main topics include off lead heeling, off lead hand signals, off lead recalls at a distance, and out of sight stays. Owners will perfect their training techniques and may prepare to show their dogs in AKC or UKC obedience, rally, or agility events.  Graduates may request testing…

Pender Intermediate Obedience Dogs that have performed well in basic obedience and are ready to learn more will move up to this next level. Training topics include hand signal exercises for the sit, down and stand, heeling with attention, recalls in distracting situations, finishes, improving and proofing stays, sit and stand stays for examination. Owners will work hard to improve any behavior issues. Class Dates:  Saturdays 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (no class 3/14) What you need to know to register: Obedience…

Pender Canine Good Citizen Class is for age 6 months and up.  This program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a title and certificate from the American Kennel Club. Class Dates:  Saturdays 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 (No class 11/30; Thanksgiving)   What you need to know to register: How to Register: 1.Mail in your registration, or Call Pender Vet at 703-591-3304…

Pender Basic is for puppies and dogs starting at the age of 5 months and up. A dog is never too old to learn new tricks! This comprehensive class is for savvy dog owners and those new to dog ownership.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, touch, recalls, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more. This class differs from Pender Puppy only by the age of the dogs attending…

Pender Advanced Obedience is for dogs that have graduated from Intermediate and have optimum dispositions. Owners will learn to train their dogs at a further distance and obedience train their dogs through distracting situations. Main topics include off lead heeling, off lead hand signals, off lead recalls at a distance, and out of sight stays. Owners will perfect their training techniques and may prepare to show their dogs in AKC or UKC obedience, rally, or agility events.  Graduates may request testing…

Pender Intermediate Obedience Dogs that have performed well in basic obedience and are ready to learn more will move up to this next level. Training topics include hand signal exercises for the sit, down and stand, heeling with attention, recalls in distracting situations, finishes, improving and proofing stays, sit and stand stays for examination. Owners will work hard to improve any behavior issues. Class Dates:  Saturdays 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (no class 3/14) What you need to know to register: Obedience…

Pender Canine Good Citizen Class is for age 6 months and up.  This program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a title and certificate from the American Kennel Club. Class Dates:  Saturdays 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 (No class 11/30; Thanksgiving)   What you need to know to register: How to Register: 1.Mail in your registration, or Call Pender Vet at 703-591-3304…

Pender Basic is for puppies and dogs starting at the age of 5 months and up. A dog is never too old to learn new tricks! This comprehensive class is for savvy dog owners and those new to dog ownership.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, touch, recalls, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more. This class differs from Pender Puppy only by the age of the dogs attending…

Pender Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies from age 9 weeks to 5 months. Off lead play time socialization is offered with this comprehensive class for those new to dog ownership and savvy dog owners.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, recalls, touch, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more.   Class Dates:  Tuesdays 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2   What you need to know to register:…

Pender Basic is for puppies and dogs starting at the age of 5 months and up. A dog is never too old to learn new tricks! This comprehensive class is for savvy dog owners and those new to dog ownership.  Topics include sit, down, stand, attention, handling, stays, touch, recalls, mouthing, biting, stealing, jumping, potty training, pulling, heeling, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, barking, leadership, and much more. This class differs from Pender Puppy only by the age of the dogs attending…

Pender Advanced Obedience is for dogs that have graduated from Intermediate and have optimum dispositions. Owners will learn to train their dogs at a further distance and obedience train their dogs through distracting situations. Main topics include off lead heeling, off lead hand signals, off lead recalls at a distance, and out of sight stays. Owners will perfect their training techniques and may prepare to show their dogs in AKC or UKC obedience, rally, or agility events.  Graduates may request testing…

Pender Intermediate Obedience Dogs that have performed well in basic obedience and are ready to learn more will move up to this next level. Training topics include hand signal exercises for the sit, down and stand, heeling with attention, recalls in distracting situations, finishes, improving and proofing stays, sit and stand stays for examination. Owners will work hard to improve any behavior issues. Class Dates:  Saturdays 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (no class 3/14) What you need to know to register: Obedience…

Pender Canine Good Citizen Class is for age 6 months and up.  This program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a title and certificate from the American Kennel Club. Class Dates:  Saturdays 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 (No class 11/30; Thanksgiving)   What you need to know to register: How to Register: 1.Mail in your registration, or Call Pender Vet at 703-591-3304…