Puppy classes at 1pm ??? Advice please

[BlueOrchid]

Hi

I have a puppy who is just 11 weeks old and I have the option of joining a puppy class (which I do want to do) but the classes are at 1pm (usually this is when she is sleeping) and she will only be 12 weeks. The classes are with Dulwich Dog School.

Does anyone else have any experience with doing a 1pm class? How did it work with the usual dog nap? Is 12 weeks too young to start?

Really confused and would love some advice. This is my first dog and so really appreciate hearing from people who have been there.

Also is it just me but is 1pm a really unusual time for a training class? All the stuff I have read online about puppy routines has puppies doing a lunchtime nap. This is the only local class I have found - why do a 1pm class? Am I missing something???

[SpringTime]

Hello BlueOrchid.

Hope your pup is thriving. Certainly I don't want to cause any offence though I think you might be being a little overzealous. Remember that your puppy is a dog, the descendant of wolves. It's not a human baby. Try a slightly earlier or later nap (or both if need be) go to the 1pm class regardless as to whether it's slept and see how the dog gets on. Good luck!

Administrator please stick this in The Lounge.

[BlueOrchid]

Thanks - I think you are right. I am a complete dog novice and I just needed this kind of advice. I will go for it.

[HeadNun]

I agree with Spring Time - puppies don't need nap times. Like adult dogs, they just sleep whenever they need to.

I didn't bother with puppy classes, we've managed for thousands of years without them, so I don't really get the point. But I can assure you, your puppy will love the interaction and will be 'dog tired' when it's over, so there's no need to worry about it not getting enough sleep.

[Happyme5]

Hey It really is so important to socialise your Puppy So puppy classes will be brilliant. Your fur baby will adjust and catch up on any RnR that is needed X

[BlueOrchid]

Thanks all for the advice!