| Puppy
Pre-school
Puppy classes is a must
for any owner wanting a well-behaved, friendly and sociable dog.
These lessons are designed for puppies between the ages of 6 and
14 weeks, as it is much easier to train your puppy correctly from
the start rather than having to correct bad behaviour later on.
Why is Puppy Pre-School important?
Each year thousands of dogs are destroyed or end up in pounds and
rescue shelters (and are eventually euthanised) due to behavioural
problems developing in later life. Albury dog rescue re-homes over
200 dog a year in Albury alone.
Due to vaccination requirements,
it is very difficult to do this safely. Puppy Pre-School provides
a safe environment for your puppy to socialise and classes are kept
small (between 4 and 6 pups) so time can be spent with each puppy
and their owners.
What do we cover?
The course runs for four weeks and uses the positive reinforcement
method to cover topics such as dog psychology and pack behaviour,
socialisation, house training, discipline, obedience training, fleas,
exercise requirements, grooming, what to do in emergencies and dentistry.
The classes will also cover any individual problems you may experience
or questions you may want answered.
Course Outline
- Dogs in Nature – Background on dogs’
natural “pack” behaviour and how this can help you
to understand many of the behaviours displayed by your new puppy.
- Socialisation – Why socialisation
is so important and how to go about ensuring your puppy is well
socialised.
- Preventative Medicine – Outline of
the preventative medicines currently available and which ones
are important for your puppy.
- Toilet Training – Effective methods
and how to discipline
- Discipline – How to go about disciplining
your puppy effectively.
- Diet and Feeding – When, where, how
often and what/what not to feed your new puppy.
- Dental Care – Maintenance of healthy
teeth and gums
- Grooming – Brushing, bathing, nail
clipping. When to start, what needs to be done for your individual
puppy.
- Fleas – What’s effective, what’s
not and how to avoid a flea explosion in your household.
- Exercise and Play – The importance
of exercise and play.
- Training – The importance of training,
where and when to train your puppy.
- Hospital Tour – Catch a glimpse of
what it’s like “behind the scenes” at Dr Jana’s
Veterinary Centre.
- Problem Behaviours – Chewing, digging,
jumping up on people etc… why all puppies do it and effective
ways to discipline.
- Council Laws – Advice on what’s
legally required for your puppy and where you can exercise him
in your local council.
- Missing Dogs – What to do if your
new puppy goes missing… Effective ways of locating your
little friend.
- GRADUATION– Presentation of graduation
certificates and treats!
Training
All classes finish with a training session. Time is spent with each
puppy individually… to ensure training is relevant and effective.
Behaviours covered are
Watch me, sit, drop, lead work, stay.
Things to think about
before your puppy starts school
All puppies must be between 6 and 14 weeks old and have had their
first vaccination.
Bookings are essential
so we can keep classes to a minimum.
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