Northwest Animal Hospital offers puppy and kitten education during your visits, puppy and kitten kindergarten classes, training classes for dogs, behavioral consultations with our veterinarians, and an experienced class instructor who is available for private in-home training. Consider us an important resource for any behavioral issues you have. We do not call ourselves Cat Whisperer or Dog Whisperer, but we can and do help everyday.
        Kitten Kindergarten - A Columbus 1st!
        Puppy Kindergarten
        Teens and Beginners Obedience Class (clicker training)
        Real World Obedience Class (advanced clicker training)
Page down to the class you are interested in for specific class details. Check our calendar for start-up dates. If you want to register or if you have questions, please call 451-4772. The "Read More" link discusses the importance of addressing behavior issues.

Kitten Kindergarten is an early learn-through-play experience. Naturally, we cover the basics of kitten care. We take advantage of the short but critical socialization period between 7 and 14 weeks of age to build confidence, social skills and good manners. Meeting your kitten's needs, physical and emotional, creates a positive relationship that lasts a lifetime. Training a sit, come and high five are bonus features. Feline specialist, Dr. Niki Hird, is your instructor.

After active play, puppies Emmitt and Corrado nap soundly.

Welcome to our exciting new Puppy Kindergarten --- an innovative program flexible enough to fit any family schedule! All family members are invited to attend.

You begin with your own 30 minute home training visit. Teacher Rachel Green will customize the basics of house-training, crating, socialization, sit, down and come to your puppy’s level. Be warned You will get homework games to further these skills.

Now you are ready to participate in the four one-hour classes or modules that round out your education, while advancing your puppy’s social skills and basic commands. The modules can be taken in any order, at their allotted times, over an 8 week period.

But, you’re not done! Attend one puppy playgroup, including training games and teacher supervision.

When you complete all your modules and play periods, you and your teacher will have a personalized phone wrap-up discussion. This opportunity reviews what you and your puppy have done and considers what future training is most helpful in furthering your goals.

Our clicker training classes are for dogs of all ages.

Basic obedience is a necessity, especially for teenage pups, who can be challenging and taxing as well as delightful and sweet! Adolescent pups have boundless energy and a way to test all the rules.
Adult dogs are settled and know the ropes. Some retain the energy of the teenager, whereas others need reminded that exercise is good. Not only can adult dogs of any age learn new behaviors --- they thrive when their minds are actively engaged.