St. Paul Dog Training Club

Puppy Einstein
We have now incorporated the AKC STAR Program into our already popular Einstein Program. During this eight week course you will be introduced to a variety of ideas concerning positive motivation with a focus on play, praise and treats. At the end of this course you and your best friend will go through evaluation and upon passing will receive your first AKC recognition!

Please bring your own soft small treats, a buckle collar, a soft or favorite toy and a 6 foot leash. And don’t hesitate to come early or stay late for more personal help, just ask the instructor.

For puppies age 8-16 weeks. You will learn socialization, motivation, and preliminary obedience. Additional topics include house-breaking, chewing, biting, jumping, shyness and more. Plus puppies will get a taste of the sport of dog agility!

Cost: $80 for 8 week class. Classes are offered Tuesday nights and begin approximately every four weeks. The beginner Puppy Einstein class starts at 6:30 and runs for 4 weeks. Then your puppy will graduate to advanced Puppy Einstein, which starts at 7:30 and also runs for 4 weeks.

2012 Start Dates: January 10 • February 21 • March 20 • May 1 • May 29 • July 10 • August 7 • September 18 • October 16 • November 27. See the club calendar for additional schedule information.

For more information or answers to any questions or concerns please email us at Puppy@spdtc.com.

Download a PDF application form for this class.

Puppy HeadStart Agility I & II

Puppy Headstart One and then Two are great places to start your puppy learning the building blocks of agility. These classes are for anyone who wants a puppy with self-control, enthusiasm, drive and confidence. You will create a great working relationship with your puppy, and both of you will have a great time learning. Geared for fun and the fundamentals of agility, this class will give your puppy a super headstart on any future training.

The class works on puppy-handler focus, recalls and sends, puppy self-control, play-tug and clicker training. We also spend time on rules for training, sit stays, release word, leave it and agility heeling.

Your puppy gains experience with the bottom board, balance board, body awareness, tunnels and other baby-agility equipment. Your puppy also learns the value of an upright and set-point jumping with puppy speed bumps.

Puppies eight weeks to six months are welcome in Headstart One. Headstart Two is designed to follow Headstart One. Each block is 10 weeks long. No obedience needed. Puppies who have been in the Headstart program do not need to take obedience to get into Foundations.

Class works on:
Puppy-handler focus • Recalls and sends • Self control • Puppy-handler play • Clicker training • Rules for training • Release word • Leave it • Agility heeling with pulls and pushes as well as front and rear crosses

Puppies gain experience with:
Balance ball • Tunnels • Hoops and baby tires • Running through uprights of jumps • Set point jumping with puppy speed bumps • Doing a shoot • Working on the bottom board • Walking the plank, ladder and tiny teeter • Working with a butt box • Skateboard

Puppies ages 8 weeks to 8months. No Obedience needed.

Classes are on Thursdays.

Puppy HeadStart I @ 6:00 p.m.
, Puppy HeadStart II @ 7:15 p.m.


2012 Puppy HeadStart class block start dates are:
January 5 • March 15 • May 24 • August 2 • October 11 • December 20

Cost: Puppy HeadStart is $110 per 10 week block.

For more information regarding Puppy HeadStart Agility contact Headstartagility@spdtc.com.