playful pup dog training

Playful Pup Dog Training offers several group classes. Puppy Preschool is an ongoing class for puppies under 14 weeks, focusing on relationship building, age-specific issues like crate training and jumping, and socialization. Polite Manners is designed for older puppies and adolescents but is suitable for all ages, covering sit, down, stay, leave it, come, leash skills, and polite greetings, with dogs working at their own pace. Messing About / Tricks and Games is a fun class for all ability levels, including agility, tricks, and obedience games. Walk About classes practice leash walking and attention skills in Montpelier and Hubbard Park, and are not for reactive dogs unless pre-approved.

They also host play groups for dogs with strong social skills in a 3-acre fenced-in yard, separated by size (small, medium, large dogs). Private lessons are currently only available to students enrolled in their classes.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $150 for a 6-week session. Play groups are $10 per playgroup, per dog. Private lessons are $65 per hour when held in East Montpelier, with an additional $20 per hour travel fee for in-home sessions.

Policies

Class registrations are handled via email, as online registrations are not accepted. The Walk About class is not suitable for reactive dogs unless they have previously worked with the trainer and received approval. For play groups, consistent attendance is encouraged, but missing a week occasionally is acceptable.

Playful Pup Dog Training, led by Cyn(thia) Drinkwine, offers dog training services in East Montpelier, VT. They specialize in group classes and also provide private lessons for currently enrolled students. All training is conducted using positive reinforcement methods only.

Their group class offerings include Puppy Preschool for young puppies, Polite Manners for older puppies and adolescents focusing on basic obedience and leash skills, and Messing About / Tricks and Games for fun agility and obedience games. They also offer a “Walk About” class for practicing leash walking and attention skills in Montpelier and Hubbard Park.

In addition to classes, Playful Pup Dog Training hosts play groups in a 3-acre fenced-in yard, separated by dog size, allowing dogs to socialize while owners connect. Cyn(thia) Drinkwine is a CATCH Featured Student.

Accomplishments

Cyn(thia) Drinkwine is a CATCH Featured Student.

How to Get Started!

To get started, dog owners should email Cyn(thia) Drinkwine at playfulpupdogtraining@gmail.com to sign up for a class or to discuss a training plan tailored to their dog’s needs.