Group Classes are held at:
The Merrimack Veterinary Hospital
235 Daniel Webster Highway
Merrimack, NH 03054
603-424-9922
Upcoming Classes at Puppy, Please!
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~Is Your Dog Enjoying Class?

If you see that your dog is stressed it is your responsibility to your dog to remove them from the situation or help them feel more
comfortable.  Sometimes the dog is stressed because they are in a new environment, sometimes they are really scared about what is
going on around them or by the lesson being taught.  A stressed dog is not a happy dog.  Identifying the things that stress your dog
allows you to evaluate why the dog is stressed and what you can do about it.  If your dog is concerned about new surroundings then
you can desensitize them.  If your dog is scared by the lesson, trainer or methods used then you need to evaluate why your dog is in
that situation and if you are comfortable continuing in those circumstances.
~Kids in Class
I love having children in class, they often end up being the best students I have!  However, there are many different comfort levels
regarding children and dogs.  An out of control child poses a physical danger to themselves as well as a mental (and sometimes
physical) danger to the dogs.  It is not fair to any owner to have a child frighten their dog or to not be able to hear the instruction
over a screaming child.

In order for a child to attend class:

  • Children must be able to follow directions and be physically capable of performing the tasks at hand if the child is handling
    the dog in class.
  • Children must be able to participate, watch quietly or have a separate adult in class to keep them occupied.  
  • Any dog working on a fear or aggression issue may not be handled by a child.  
  • At the instructor's discretion, a child may not be allowed to handle a dog in situations the instructor deems unsafe.
  • Children must respect the dogs and not approach any dog without permission from the dog's owner and the instructor.
  • Any child who can not follow the class rules may be asked to leave at any time.
Vaccine Requirements for all dogs and puppies to attend group classes:
  • Distemper (da2p) one or three year vaccine (titers acceptable for adult dogs within 1 year)
  • Rabies vaccine, one or three year vaccine
  • Kennel Cough vaccine within one year
  • Veterinary Examination within one year
  • Negative Fecal Test within one year
Puppy, Please! ~ www.puppyplease.com ~ (603)261-9283
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