Charlotte Street Animal Hospital - Veterinarian In Asheville, NC USA :: Puppy Preschool for Fun and Educational Classes at Animal Hospital in Asheville

Posted on 2011-09-20 15:51:45

Puppies might seem cute in all they do, even when they misbehave. But ignoring or encouraging such behavior can only lead to problems down the road. Here at Charlotte Street Animal Hospital, we want to help you teach your puppy appropriate behavior. Dogs that do not receive socialization and positive training can grow up to be unruly and obnoxious and even have a greater risk of eventually being euthanized. To nip those issues in the bud, our Asheville veterinarians offer puppy training in the form of our Puppy Preschool, where learning can be fun for both puppies and their owners.

Puppy Training Vital During Early Socialization Period

Our first class kicks off from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, and is led by our veterinarian, Dr. Jaclyn Amber, and one of our vet techs, Crystal Coffie, who doubles as our client education coordinator. Puppies are in their prime for learning, with a unique socialization period that typically falls between the ages of 3 and 16 weeks. This socialization period is when puppies start to develop social behaviors such as pack behavior and appropriate play. You and your family play a huge part in your puppy’s behavior as your dog begins to grow, by orchestrating what it learns and how it acts.

Our Puppy Preschool provides a secure environment where puppies can interact safely with humans and other puppies. We take you and your pup through basic training lessaons that include crate training, potty training, walking on-leash, sitting, and manners. And that’s just for starters. We also teach you how to set appropriate expectations, address unwanted behavior, and how to identify potentially troublesome behaviors in their early stages. The goal of our veterinarian Dr. Amber and vet tech Crystal Coffie is to help you understand canine behavior, psychology, and learning style.

For more information, visit our Puppy Preschool web page. You can also call us at 828-232-0440 with any questions or to enroll.

What one behavior do you wish your dog had never learned?

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Companion Animal Food and Supplies Drive

Charlotte Street Animal Hospital is proud to sponsor a chilly weather pet food and supplies drive for the needy animals of our region!
From November 15, 2011 to April 15, 2012, Charlotte Street Animal Hospital will be collecting donations for six local animal rescue organizations including Animal Compassion Network, Asheville Humane Society, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Catman2, Meals on Wheels for Pets, and Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue.

Each organization's wishlists are outlined below. Please make donations at our hospital or via phone. And thank you! for helping ensure that the furry members of our community stay nourished, cozy, and happy this cold season!

Animal Compassion Network:
-Scoopable kitty litter
-Dog & Cat food (our dogs & cats LOVE Chicken Soup for the Soul!)
-Blankets & towels
-Nutrical
-Mother's Milk Replacer (puppies and kittens)
-Stamps (1st class & higher)
-Long-distance calling cards
-Collars & leashes
-Printer toner and ink (call 274-3647 for specifics!)
-Cleaning supplies
-Gas cards for transport program
-Kongs and other interactive toys for dogs and cats

Asheville Humane Society:
  -Towels/blankets
  -Canned dog & cat food (please, no fish)
  -Clay kitty litter
  -Latex exam gloves (size small & medium)
  -Hot dogs
  -Bleach
  -55-gallon trash bags
  -White copy paper
  -Beef and chicken bullion
  -Hard plastic toys (Nylabones are awesome!)
  -Peanut butter
  -Cat toys that dangle
  -Cardboard scratching posts (only the ones that lay on the ground)
  -Rawhides and pig ears
  -Kong/interactive toys
  -Rope toys
  -Paper towels
  -Chewy dog treats/dried liver
  -Monetary donations

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue:
  -Blankets/towels
  -Dry & canned puppy, kitten, dog and cat food (Pedigree is preferred, but any is welcome)
  -Dog treats
-Peanut butter
  -Dog toys (Kongs, Nylabones, squeaky toys, etc)
  -Leashes
  -Non-slip collars
  -Scoopable (clumping) kitty litter
  -Cat treats
  -Cat toys (including disposable catnip scratch pads and teaser toys)
  -Thundershirts for anxious/scared doggies
  -Bleach & Pine Sol
  -Laundry detergent
  -Gift cards to Petsmart & Petco
  -Gas cards for the Northern Transport program
  -Office supplies & 1st class stamps
  -Universal Microchip scanner
  -Monetary donations

Catman2:
  -Friskies canned food
  -Purina/Meow Mix/Iams/Friskies dry food
  -Old pillow cases/blankets/towels/crib sheets
  -Litter deodorizer
  -New or gently used crib mattresses
  -Laundry detergent
  -Gift cards to purchase supplies (Lowe's & Wal-Mart)
  -Non-toxic cleaners (ex. Simple Green, Greenworks, etc)
  -Paper towels
  -Litter scoops
  -Sterilite/Rubbermaid tubs (we use them as litter boxes)
  -White vinegar
  -Office supplies (printer paper, binders, tape, etc)
  -Air fresheners (citrus blocks, sprays, etc)

Meals on Wheels for Pets:
  -Dog and cat food of any kind

Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue:
*Any perishable items will be picked up by a volunteer upon donation
  -Clean, unused bird toys
  -Raw, unsalted nuts (our birds LOVE walnuts!!)
  -Grains (quinoa, millet, kamut, etc)
  -Fold-down carriers (for transport)
  -Grocery store gift cards
  -Fresh fruits & vegetables
  -Monetary donations for vet bills