Puppy Classes

Classes take place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Enrichment Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534.

Classes meet for 4 weeks and cost $129 unless otherwise specified. Rolling enrollment classes will have overlapping start and end dates to provide added socialization and distractions.

We require the following vaccines: 2nd round of Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and a Negative Fecal Exam. Fecal exams can take a few days to process, so please plan accordingly.

Registration is only guaranteed upon payment. You can view all of our class policies here.


Puppy Social Enrichment

FULL: Saturday 10/4 at 11:30am with Nikki
Friday 10/10 at 7:15pm with Nikki
Friday 10/17 at 7:15pm with Nikki
Monday 10/20 at 6:45pm with Nikki
Monday 10/27 at 6:45pm with Nikki

Parallel play is a dynamic teaching tool for puppies up to 5 months old. It allows for observational learning, confidence building, and teamwork while also providing a foundation for stable social skills. These sessions provide novel experiences involving all senses in a group environment. Cost is $25 for current class members; $35 for non class members’ first session, then $25 per session after that.

Puppy FUNdamentals

FULL: Tuesday 10/7 at 5:30pm with Rachael at 4609 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Friday 10/10 at 6:00pm with Nikki (rolling enrollment, skip 10/31)

Tuesday 11/3 at 5:30pm with Rachael at 4609 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

For puppies up to 5 months old, this course will focus on building a solid learning foundation by teaching core skills such as Leave-It, Stay, Recall, and Place. We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.

Youth Next Level FUNdamentals

FULL: Friday 10/10 at 7:00pm with Nikki (rolling enrollment)
Sunday 10/12 at 10:30am with Nikki (skip 11/2)
Friday 10/24 at 7:00pm with Nikki (rolling enrollment, skip 10/31)

For puppies up to 8 months old that already have foundation skills and need more social and environmental practice for proofing. We will play games that simulate real-life situations and focus on working amidst distractions.

Puppy Agility

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For puppies up to 8 months old, this class will go over sport foundation behaviors and exercises, and will begin introducing age appropriate obstacles. Great for building confidence and focus!