Group Class
Foundations Puppy Class – Build the Bond from the Start
Start your puppy’s training journey off right with our Foundations Puppy Class!
This 5-week course is designed for puppies between 12 weeks and 5 months old and focuses on confidence building, socialization, and creating a strong relationship between you and your pup through positive, play-based learning.
We’ll cover essential life skills that set the stage for future training success, including:
✅ Name recognition & engagement with the handler
✅ Sit, down, stand, and recall foundations
✅ Confidence around new people, sounds, and surfaces
✅ Polite greetings and handling for grooming/vet care
✅ Appropriate social play with other puppies
Ideal For:
This is the perfect class for new puppy parents looking to learn how to work with their pup in a structured, supportive environment. Whether your goal is a well-mannered family dog or a future CGC star, it all starts here!
📅 Class Dates: Tuesdays, July 8 – August 5 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Kinzua Canine – 30 Airport Rd, Unit 3, Lewis Run, PA
💲 Cost: $150 for 5 weeks
📌 Requirements: Puppies must be 12 weeks to 5 months old and have at least two DHPP vaccinations.
Group Class
KC Basics 101
Foundations for Everyday Life with Your Dog
KC Basics 101 is a 6-week class designed for adolescent dogs, new dog owners, or anyone looking to build (or rebuild) a strong foundation with their pup. This course focuses on communication, engagement, and essential life skills that help you and your dog enjoy more together—in and out of the home.
Perfect for dogs over 5 months old, this class emphasizes practical tools that strengthen the dog-handler bond through positive, play-based training.
You and your dog will learn:
✅ How to use clear communication markers
✅ Building focus and engagement around distractions
✅ Core commands for everyday life (sit, down, come, leave it, etc.)
✅ Intro to polite leash walking
✅ Exposure to new environments, sounds, and surfaces
✅ Skills to increase confidence and responsiveness
Ideal For:
Whether you’re just starting out or refreshing your skills, KC Basics 101 helps lay the groundwork for future success and a more enjoyable life with your dog.
📅 Class Dates: Wednesdays,
July 9 – August 13
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 Location: Kinzua Canine – 30 Airport Rd, Unit 3, Lewis Run, PA
💲 Cost: $180 for 6 weeks
📌 Requirements: Dogs must be 6 months or older and up-to-date on vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella.
Group Class
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Class
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and a Responsible Owner) is the American Kennel Club’s first step in its Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) training series. Designed for puppies up to 1 year old, this program goes beyond basic obedience to promote early development in real-world manners, safe socialization, and responsible dog ownership.
Throughout this 6-week class, puppies and owners will work on:
- Socialization with people and other dogs in a controlled setting
- Learning to accept handling (touching paws, ears, etc.)
- Loose-leash walking and response to name
- Building tolerance for grooming and vet visits
- Responsible owner behaviors (like bringing poop bags, maintaining wellness checks)
- Confidence-building in new environments
The class culminates in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® test, which includes 20 items evaluating both puppy behavior and owner responsibility. Upon passing, you’ll receive an official AKC certificate, medal, and be listed in the national S.T.A.R. Puppy registry.
Why Join?
Unlike general puppy classes, this program gives you a nationally recognized achievement to work toward and provides the first step toward earning future AKC titles like Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and beyond.
📅Class Dates: 6 weeks
Wednesdays, July 16 - Aug 20
🕒 Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
📍 Location: Kinzua Canine – 30 Airport Rd, Unit 3, Lewis Run, PA
💲 Cost: $180 for 6 weeks (includes training and S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation)
📌 Requirements: Puppies up to 12 months old with at least one round of vaccinations