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School Progression Map
Curriculum. Graduation. Yay.
By Canine High School | k9HS Online
We are so proud
of you and your
pup
k9 Preschool Program
For puppies aged 8–16 weeks
The critical start for under-vaccinated puppies
Online Curriculum
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Health & Wellness: Early cooperative care for grooming and vet visits
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Age-Appropriate Socialization: Consent, safety, and structured novelty exposure
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Marker Training Foundations: Attention span, recall, and essential commands
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Crate Training, Potty Routines & Sleep Schedule: Building healthy structure at home
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Emotional Development: Focused on prevention—not correction
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Problem Solving: Redirection strategies for chaos, biting, and frustration
No school term for Completion Certificate | Optional AKC VHM Certification
k9 Kindergarten Program
For puppies aged 16 weeks-12 months
Early structure for confident, calm, and curious puppies
In-Person Curriculum
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Strategic socialization to people, places, dogs & equipment
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Emotional regulation: arousal control, settling, and coping with novelty
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Cooperative care: choosing participation in grooming & handling
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On-leash skills: auto check-ins, no-pull walking, loose-leash turns
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Redirecting mouthing, curbing jumping, intro to mat work
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Developing frustration tolerance & working around distractions
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification
k9 Elementary Program
For adolescent dogs aged 9-18 months
Build confidence, connection, and calm through positive practice
In-Person Curriculum
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Selective socialization to reduce reactivity and overexcitement
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Strengthening recall, leash skills & engagement amid distractions
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Cooperative care: exam, ear, paw, and mouth handling with consent
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Focused impulse control: relaxation, leave-it, wait, mat work, calm greetings
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Teenage behavior support: resistance, frustration, testing limits, sexual maturity
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Emotional resilience: calm greetings, frustration tolerance, recovery from stress
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification
k9 Middle School Program
For spayed or neutered dogs aged 18 months +
Polish and proof foundational behaviors in adult dogs
In-Person Curriculum
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New environments & real-world challenges for skill generalization
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Strengthening recall, leash skills & engagement amid distractions
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Emotional resilience: working through distractions and novelty
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Socialization: calm meetings and positive interactions
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Addressing tail-end of problem behaviors: barking, lunging, avoidance
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Planning for independent thinking, problem-solving & emotional literacy
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC Community Canine Certification
k9 High School Program
For spayed or neutered dogs aged 24 months +
Real-world readiness and advanced behavioral fluency
In-Person Curriculum
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High-distraction public access training: Urban sound, objects, and smells
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Navigating tight spaces, stairs, elevators, and pedestrian traffic
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Precision heeling, advanced leash manners, and engagement
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Long-duration stays and settle behaviors, reliable recall
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Emotional regulation in fast-moving environments
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Cooperative care with minimal reinforcement
12-weeks for acceptance certificate | Optional AKC Urban (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification
k9 Daycare Program
For spayed or neutered graduates only *
Enrichment, skill maintenance & official AKC FIT DOG Club
In-Person Curriculum
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Build lasting bonds with trusted dog friends and favorite trainers
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Enjoy guided interactions, restful downtime, and structured pack walks
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Keep skills sharp with fun leash walks and low-stress handling
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Daily routines that build confidence, focus, and the joy of having purpose
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Gentle support to maintain successful emotional recovery and self-regulation
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Stay active and happy with enriching, whole-body wellness!
12-weeks for completion certificate | Optional AKC Urban (CGC) Canine Good Citizen Certification