What is the puppy preschool Portland program at Outwoof Bound?
The Outwoof Bound puppy preschool Portland program is a 4-hour curriculum designed to raise the ultimate Pacific Northwest urban dog. Class hours are 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, currently Monday and Wednesday, expanding to Monday through Thursday. The program covers real-world skills including entrances and exits, turn taking, independence training, mat work, public access training at breweries and patios, off-leash recall on farm adventures, noise desensitization, and water exposure with swim lessons starting June 1st.
What ages can attend puppy preschool Portland?
Puppy preschool Portland at Outwoof Bound welcomes puppies from 8 weeks through 5 months old. Once a puppy reaches 4 months, they have the option to expand into regular daycare hours on class days, with the puppy curriculum continuing during the 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM block.
What does the puppy preschool Portland curriculum include?
Curriculum includes Foundations in the Real World (entrances and exits, turn taking, independence and barrier training, place and mat training, socialization with dogs, people, and cats), Public Access Training (breweries, patios, busy sidewalks), Off-Leash Recall and Farm Adventures, Confidence Building and Noise Desensitization (sirens, alarms, fireworks, thunder, traffic, startling events), and Water Exposure and Swim Lessons starting June 1st.
What are the puppy preschool Portland class hours?
Puppy preschool Portland class hours are 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Classes currently run Monday and Wednesday, expanding to Monday through Thursday. Once your puppy reaches 4 months, they can expand into regular daycare hours on class days, with the dedicated puppy curriculum continuing during the 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM block.
How much does puppy preschool Portland cost?
Puppy preschool Portland at Outwoof Bound is $75 per session. The session runs four hours from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and includes the full Pacific Northwest urban dog curriculum. Swim lessons are available as an add-on starting June 1st.
What are farm adventures in puppy preschool Portland?
Farm adventures are a unique part of the puppy preschool Portland program at Outwoof Bound. Puppies practice real-world off-leash recall in a safe, open environment. The farm setting builds reliable recall that holds up even when life is exciting and distracting, which is essential preparation for Pacific Northwest off-leash hiking and outdoor adventures.
Do you require vaccinations for puppy preschool Portland?
Puppies must be current on age-appropriate vaccinations including DHPP and Bordetella. Puppies who have completed their first round of shots can attend. Bring vaccination records to the first session.
What methods are used in puppy preschool Portland?
Outwoof Bound puppy preschool Portland uses positive, fun, and loving methods only. No pressure, no punishment. Every skill is rooted in positive reinforcement aligned with Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) standards. The philosophy is all positive, all fun, all love.