Monday 14th April

Service Description

Puppy Part One – A Fun & Effective Training Course If you're looking for a practical, effective, and fun training course for you and your puppy, this is for you! With a maximum of five puppies per class, we ensure personalised attention and success. Building the Foundations of a Lifelong Bond Puppy Part One and Two focus on creating a safe, comfortable learning environment while laying the groundwork for a strong relationship between you and your puppy. Over these six sessions, you'll learn how to communicate effectively by first understanding your puppy’s language before teaching them yours. What You'll Learn: Through positive reinforcement and simple, step-by-step exercises, you will: ✔️ Develop clear communication with your puppy ✔️ Shape positive behaviours while avoiding common mistakes ✔️ Learn to "speak dog" and read canine body language By the End of This Course, Your Puppy Will: 🐾 Come when called 🐾 Walk politely on a lead 🐾 Sit and lie down on command 🐾 Enjoy grooming and handling 🐾 Stay calm around other puppies and people 🐾 Maintain focus and attention on you You’ll Also Learn How to Minimise: 🚫 Jumping up 🚫 Play biting 🚫 Excessive barking We primarily use body language and hand signals at this stage, ensuring clear and effective communication. Our methods are tried and tested—designed for dog owners, not professional trainers! Week-by-Week Breakdown: Week 1 – Getting Started 🔹 Goal setting & introductions 🔹 Calming exercises 🔹 Understanding class from your puppy’s perspective 🔹 Learning & using dog body language 🔹 Teaching "Sit" and "Down" commands Week 2 – Building Focus 🔹 Practicing "Sit" & "Down" 🔹 The "Watch" exercise (gaining & holding attention) 🔹 Recall on lead (formal) 🔹 Recall off lead (informal) Week 3 – Lead Training & Grooming 🔹 Reinforcing sits & downs 🔹 Continued recall training 🔹 Introduction to lead walking 🔹 Grooming practice (please bring a grooming kit) Week 4 – Polite Play & Walking Skills 🔹 Strengthening sits & downs 🔹 Improving recall 🔹 Formal lead training 🔹 Preventing play biting Week 5 – Advanced Skills 🔹 Polishing sit & down commands 🔹 Heel off-lead walking 🔹 Teaching your dog English (verbal commands) Week 6 – Final Recap & Social Exercises 🔹 Reviewing all training 🔹 Preventing jumping up 🔹 Socialisation practice Note: The course structure may be adjusted based on the group’s needs. Set Your Puppy Up for Success!