Just like puppies benefit from early socialization and training in a puppy class, kittens can also enjoy the play and learning in a kitten class. Enroll now!

Kitten classes will include fun and games for your kittens, basic training instruction including teaching your kitten to come, sit and accept handling and grooming tasks. We will focus on teaching you how to help your kitty grow up into a loving, pat ient kitty who not only enjoys your company but is accepting of grooming, nail trims, tooth brushing, traveling in a carrier, etc.

Kittens have a short window of early weeks when they are most "trainable" and can be easily taught good habits that will make your lives together much easier and more pleasant for years to come. By taking a little time now to teach your kitten good manners and to enjoy and accept handling and grooming, you will reap rewards for years to come.

Classes will be held on two consecutive Monday or Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Class leaders will be knowledgeable AMC staff members. Dr. Zucker will visit with us to discuss medical issues and to answer your questions.

Class Structure

• Two Weeks of Instruction (Monday or Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:15)
  • Avoiding Litter Box Problems
  • Preventing Destructive Scratching
  • How to Play (and how not to play) with your Kitten. Help them exercise and have fun while not teaching them to scratch or bite people
  • Vaccines and Parasite Control
  • Safe and Peaceful Traveling to the Vet, etc.
  • Nail Care (quick, painless and friendly nail trims)
  • Dental Health (how to make brushing easy and pleasant)
  • Nutrition (maintain health and avoid obesity)
  • Many more topics!
  • Q & A with Dr. Zucker 
• Class Size Limited to 6 Kittens
• Basic Obedience Commands & Fun Tricks (Come, Sit, Give me Five, etc)
• Teaching Your Kitty to accept handling, grooming and veterinary care
• Discussion of Health and Wellness Issues including
• Kittens Aged 7 to 13 Weeks at first class. (Owners of older kittens are welcome to attend without their pet, but the kittens should stay at home since older kittens and cats do not enjoy the socialization and can become fearful or aggressive.)
• The entire (human) family is invited to attend along with their kitten.
• Training Toy Mini-Kit ($15 to $20 value) included

Details

Class Times: Mondays or Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.

Class Location: Animal Medical Center, 460 Hartman Run Road

Price:  $40.00 (plus tax) includes a $15 to $20 value mini-kit of sample toys and treats to begin training.

Requirements:

• Veterinary Exam at AMC prior to first class
• FeLK (feline leukemia) & FIV tested negative by a veterinarian (proof required)
• First Vaccines Completed at a veterinarian (proof required)
• Kitten is Up-to-Date on his or her kitten series of vaccines (proof required)
• Kitten has been in their home for at least 5 days prior to first class (kittens adopted through AMC are exempt and may begin the first day they are adopted) 
• Parasite Control Required (No fleas, ticks or ear mites. Dewormer prescribed by a veterinarian administered at least once.)
• Kitten is not showing any signs of contagious illness such as diarrhea, runny eyes, runny nose, sneezing, coughing or any rash.
• Advance Registration.
• Advance Payment.

Upcoming Sessions (Tuesdays)

• February 19 & 26
• March 11 & 18
• April 15 & 22
• May 13 & 20
• June 17 & 24
• Additional Sessions TBA

For Questions and Reservations

Call: Animal Medical Center, (304) 292-0126 

Email: clientservices@morgantownamc.com

You may also enroll online using our e-form.

To protect the health of all participating kittens, all kittens must have had a veterinary exam at AMC, tested negative for FeLK & FIV, be current on vaccinations and be free of fleas, ticks and ear mites to participate. Kittens must be currently healthy and not showing any signs of illness. A clearance from Dr. Zucker is required for any kitten who is currently showing any signs of illness at the time of class or who has had any contagious illness in the past. Please ask us if you have any questions about your pet's health status. 

Please contact us directly if you need to check on your kitten's vaccination and wellness status or to schedule an appointment to update any needed services.

We hope our kitten kindergarten classes help participating kittens to grow into well behaved cats with good wellness habits that will last a lifetime and help protect their health and happiness for years to come.