1-2-1 Puppy Course

Ideally puppies should attend good quality Puppy Parties so they can learn how to interact with other dogs properly and also start to learn the behaviours that will keep them safe and under control for the rest of their lives. These are usually held at Vet practices where conditions can be kept sterile, meaning the puppies get to learn all these behaviours before they can safely be allowed to walk around outside. Puppies go through several stages during their development, one of the most important is between approximately 3 – 16 weeks, this is the period when they learn about the world - what is safe and normal, and what isn’t. If puppies miss out on the chance to meet new people and dogs and to experience everyday objects and noises during this period, then they can become wary of new or strange experiences for the rest of their lives.

Unfortunately, due to work commitments, lifestyles or simply lack of available classes, some puppies do miss out on these opportunities. The 1-2-1 course is designed to help new owners give their puppies the best start possible and is weighted heavily on information and guidance but also includes training basic commands, ready for when the puppy can be allowed to exercise outside of the garden. The course is designed for puppies between 8 and 20 weeks, although the earlier you start the better!

The course is held over a period of 3 - 6 weeks, in your home, with each session lasting approximately 11/2 hours - although the puppy will only be training for a short part of this time. The course includes:

Advice on:

Socialisation and Habituation
Chewing
House Training
Play Biting
Jumping Up
Exercise levels
Breed specific behaviours
Breed specific play/motivation

Training:

Watch
Sit
Down
Leave
Recall
Loose lead walking

Phone and email follow-up are included for the duration of the course.

As with any training, success depends on the owner’s commitment and ability to remain calm, fair and consistent. Please note that all training methods taught are based on scientific principles and learning theory, without resorting to punitive, unkind or aversive methods. Trust, between the owner and the dog is the single most important factor in building a solid and happy relationship, there is no need for the ‘old fashioned’ methods which suppress the dogs natural behaviour and lead to fear and unhappiness on the part of the dog and often anger and frustration for the owner.