By Willa Sullivan

Are you thinking of getting a puppy? Learn the basics before you adopt from a rescue or purchase from a breeder! This course will discuss what to look for when adopting or buying a puppy and what to expect after you bring your new canine friend home. We’ll go over your puppy’s first night with you, puppy-proofing your home, house training, and more.
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Lessons

  • 1

    Intro

  • 2

    Breeders vs. Adopting

    • Breeders vs. Adopting

    • Explore More Links

    • Explore More Survey
  • 3

    The Basics to Buying a Puppy

    • The Basics to Buying a Puppy

    • Survey

    • Explore More Article

    • Explore More Survey
  • 4

    Petfinder

    • Petfinder

    • Explore More

    • Explore More Survey
  • 5

    The Application Process

    • The Application Process

    • Mock Application
  • 6

    Puppy Proofing

    • Puppy Proofing

    • Puppy Proofing Checklist

    • Links Mentioned in the Checklist
  • 7

    First Night And Basic Training

    • First Night and Basic Training

    • Willa's Contact Info

    • Crate Training Manual (Training manual is from my fabulous trainer, Viviane Arzoumanian)

    • Training Manual, other than Crate Training (Training manual is from my fabulous trainer, Viviane Arzoumanian).
  • 8

    Puppies! Live Session

    • Puppies! Live Session

About Willa Sullivan

Willa Sullivan

Willa is a 12-year-old from Austin, Texas. They currently live in NYC, where she’s been living for the past four years. She is proudly gay and their pronouns are She/They. She loves to draw digitally and loves their puppy, Pipi, and her three cats Motorboat, Mischa, and Chai. They started to get interested in teaching this class after she adopted Pipi and had to go through all the trials and tribulations of trying to adopt a puppy. After that they wanted to make a course to help other people with adopting a puppy. They want to be a digital artist when they grow up. She loves tacos, chocolate, and especially her best friends Lilah and Mira. They hope to see you in her class!

About Subject-Matter Expert

The content of this course was created in consultation with Viviane Arzoumanian.

Viviane Arzoumanian, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CBATI, specializes in positive reinforcement training and behavior modification provided through in-home consultation and small group classes. All Viviane’s techniques are force-free and humane. Her approach is to consider all aspects of the dog’s life and environment and then address problems creatively to meet the needs of both dog and family. Viviane began her professional career training dogs and their owners in the Fall of 2005 after completing Pat Miller’s Level One Academy. Viviane lives in Brooklyn and works with dogs and their families.

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