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I'm pleased to be offering a new Puppy Play Hour on Saturdays over at the new Mutty Paws Dog Day Care in South Portland. I'm teaming with the owner, Kris Klinges, to offer a great new experience for new puppy owners. They get to be IN the group WITH the pups and will learn how to interpret play behaviors, supervise their pup's play safely and stop unwanted behaviors. Perfect! And...it's FREE if you need it to be. We will be collecting donations for worthy pet-related causes from week-to-week, but there's no obligation to contribute. Group starts on Saturday 2/4 at 2 p.m.! Click the link below and you'll be taken to Kris' site for Mutty Paws, where you can find directions to his awesome ORANGE building!!
You can now enjoy photos of your pup/dog taken here at DWD from the comfort of your own home without having a Facebook account. Just click on the link below and you'll be taken to my new photography site on Zenfolio. I'll be adding new galleries almost daily, so check back often.... I'm also available for private photo shoots if you desire. Just ask....
Schedule & Tuition
School hours are 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Puppy Nursery School Day (Wednesday)
School hours are 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Small Adult Days (Tuesday and Thursday)
The Friday Off-Leash Hiking Program hours are: drop off between 7 and 8 a.m. and pick up between 3 and 5 p.m.
All students must arrive NO LATER than 9 a.m. on school days. Pick up is any time between 3 p.m. and closing. Late pick-ups are not allowed.
Tuesday & Thursday
Small Adult Class ONLY for puppy program graduates who are approaching 1 year of age AND under 25 lbs.$25.00 per class
Wednesday
Puppy Nursery School a safe haven for the youngest, smallest puppies weighing under 35 lbs.$30 DEPOSIT WITH APPLICATION FOR NEW PUPS. This covers the cost of two missed classes and will be applied to the pup's last day of tuition if unused.
Single Class Rate $35.00
Two Classes Paid in Advance $34.00 each class
Four Classes Paid in Advance $33.00 each class
Eight Classes Paid in Advance $32.00 each class
You may pay for a single day of school for your pup's first day to determine whether the program is for you. Afterward, it's best for all students to remain in the program for at least 4 weeks and we ask you to make that minimum commitment. There is a $15 charge for missed classes due to illness, vacations, or any other reason. This holds your pup's spot in his/her class. Most pups attend one or two days per week, depending on the needs of their families.
Small breed pups who stay under our weight limit may stay in the puppy program until they reach up to one year of age or outgrow their tolerance and enjoyment of puppy play, whichever FIRST occurs. The Small Breed Adult Graduate School Program is a possible option for small breed pups when they are ready to transition to an adult class! Large breed pups stay in our program ONLY until they reach up to 35 pounds, depending on how safely they continue to play with the smaller pups in the class.
We require that all puppies be spayed or neutered at first opportunity. Any sexually-intact puppy who is displaying sexual behavior that imposes on other pups play/freedom will need to be removed from the program. In addition to standard immunizations (at least one set of shots), all pups must have the Bordatella (Kennel Cough) vaccine before starting school. We have a list of Health Guidelines for owners which lists the illnesses that bar pups and dogs from attending.