Outdoor Education SF
  • Home
  • Programs
  • About
  • Contact

Socialize immediately. Train early.

Puppies need a plethora of new and positive experiences as well as a reliable framework to be comfortable in our city and live harmoniously with human expectations.  Outdoor Education SF is designed to position your puppy to maximize their potential in both arenas.  We provide timely socialization and training that takes place where life does - in dog friendly San Francisco parks and neighborhoods.
16+ weeks old
8-16 weeks old

Field Trips

 

16+ Weeks
Most puppies are fully vaccinated around 16 weeks, and can now enjoy the view from four-on-the-floor...when they aren't jumping, that is! (Don't worry, we train for that.)  At this stage, ongoing socialization remains an important part of puppy's day to day life, but is no longer a race against time.  Now, teething is beginning and with higher energy levels and confidence, puppy needs a greater focus on the "DO" behaviors - chewing toys instead of furniture and feet, walking nicely on leash, coming when called, and sitting to say hello to people, for example.

Also at this time, you may find that puppy's curiosity about the world around them competes with their attention on you.  They'll need training to ignore distractions like sticks and garbage on the ground, other dogs, birds, blowing leaves, and all other manner of interesting things!  Our field trips are designed to build great behavior early, ensuring a more harmonious relationship between you and your pup, all the while continuing valuable socialization and providing a great break in the day for puppy while you're away.


MORE...
Gracie, learning to come when called.
Picture
MORE...

Stroller Sessions

 

8 - 16 Weeks
Puppies in this age range are in the critical window of socialization yet are not fully vaccinated and won't have a 'green light' from your veterinarian to be in all places - at least not with paws on the ground.  The juxtaposition of these two circumstances can be challenging for parents who want their puppy to be relaxed and confident as adult canines but can't be carrying puppy all over the city!

Thankfully, prioritizing physical health doesn't have to come at the expense of long term behavioral health.  Our stroller sessions keep puppy safe while they receive appropriate and repeated exposure to the varied sights and sounds throughout our city.  We'll also spend time working valuable foundational skills (sit, down, accepting nail trims, walking on leash, coming when called, waiting at doors, etc.), in 'safe zones' around your home.
Suitability
Puppy personality varies greatly from one pup to the next, and from one breed to the next.  Our program is suited to most puppies, but there can be exceptions such as car sickness or diagnosed separation anxiety.  Please talk to us if you have any concerns.

Programs

Field Trips
Stroller Sessions

Us

About
Mac

You

Join Us
Contact
© COPYRIGHT 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Home
  • Programs
  • About
  • Contact