The Puppy Center – Bradford Dog Training

Bradford Dog Training offers several levels of group classes and a weekly socialization class. Puppy Kindergarten (Level One) is for pups 9-18 weeks old, addressing common challenges like nipping, mouthing, polite greetings, come when called, loose leash walking, and basic obedience. Tween Kindergarten (Level One) is for pups 19 weeks to 7 months old, focusing on mouthing, polite greetings, house manners, impulse control, and basic obedience.

Puppy – Level Two is a 5-week class for graduates of Level One, focusing on greater impulse control, new skills like sitting at your side, heel, and place, and continuing confidence building. Level Three Training Classes offer various options for Level Two graduates, including Impulse Control, Refresher Class, Loose Leash Walking, On/Off Leash Class, Out & About Class, Tricks & Games, and Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Dog Prep.

Puppy Play Class is a weekly socialization class for pups enrolled in a Kindergarten class, designed for pups to experience playtime with other pups, learn bite inhibition, and develop appropriate play behaviors. Pups are matched in play groups based on size and temperament.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten (6-week class) costs $250. Puppy – Level Two (5-week class) costs $180. Puppy Play Class is $25 per session.

The Puppy Center – Bradford Dog Training is a positive reinforcement-based dog training program serving the Rochester, NY area. They specialize in training puppies and adolescent dogs, focusing on building a strong relationship between the dog and their owner.

The business uses humane, scientifically-sound methodology, adhering to the standards set by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. They promote training techniques and equipment that are least invasive and minimally aversive, believing that dogs learn best through clear and consistent positive reinforcement.

Mary Bradford, the primary trainer, has over 15 years of experience training dogs and their people. Her passion lies in helping families get their relationship with their puppies started off right.

Accomplishments

Mary Bradford has over 15 years of experience training dogs and their people. She was certified through the former DTIP program in 2009. She has continued her formal education through workshops and seminars with notable trainers such as Dr. Sophia Yin, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Suzanne Clothier, and Sue Sternberg. From 2014 to 2016, she worked with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, preparing future guide dog puppies. She has also helped families with behavior modification services for fear, anxiety, and aggression.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can enroll their pup in a Puppy Kindergarten class. Once enrolled and puppy requirements are met, pups are eligible to sign up for weekly Puppy Play Classes. Enrollment links are provided for specific classes. For Puppy – Level Two, clients are instructed to email the business. For Level Three classes, clients can join a waitlist.