5 sessions

Brisbane, QLD

Is your Puppy driving you mad with his puppy antics? Biting the Kids? Barking and whimpering when you leave him alone? Jumping up?

You and your Puppy NEED this course!  There is a very short ‘window of opportunity’ to teach your puppy confidence – after 16 weeks, the blank canvas of your puppy’s brain starts to fill up with ‘environmental influence’. Put simply, if your puppy gets a fright during this Critical Period, depending on how you deal with it, it will cement the emotion (fear, fight, flight or calmness) for the rest of your pup’s life.

The things a puppy learns during this vital time in its life are learned permanently. Therefore it is imperative that pups are taught calm compliance and confidence under any and all situations.

The puppy should be exposed to other dogs, farm animals, vacuum cleaners, engine sounds, city traffic, children, men with beards, woman with floppy hats and senior citizens.  In fact, everything possible!  A puppy’s introduction to all the latter stimuli should be friendly and happy.

Topics covered include Socialisation, Puppy Obedience, Lead acceptance and manners – no pulling you around, (what behaviour is accepted by you now, will set the standard for your puppy’s life)! Establish House Rules and Manners.  Avoid Negative or Potentially Dangerous Behaviour, Safe Games to Teach and Play, Building puppy’s confidence, Discipline; how to and when is it appropriate. Children, Puppy and Safety segments.

Training should be fun for both you and your puppy, particularly in this highly critical time in your pup’s life, so we use positive guidance and reward based training methods. Your dog will learn in a fun-filled motivational environment.

During the first one hour session:

• You will develop a communication and training system that works for you and your dog
• Calling your puppy to you is a potentially life saving command – expect compliance every time
• Keep your puppy safe by recognizing ‘danger’ in other canines
• You will receive your Puppy Reference Manual

In subsequent sessions:

• Socialisation and play with other puppies in a safe and nurturing environment
• Toilet Training
• Trophy Surrender! Reclaim your socks and shoes!

• You will receive valuable information on the nutrition and health of your puppy, perhaps reducing your vet bills
• Learn how to discipline your puppy without hitting!

You will receive support via telephone and email during and after your Puppy Training course.

Venue: Jimboomba ( Saturday mornings), or if booking with a group of friends (minimum 3) we will come to a venue of your choice within 30km radius of the main office.

Availability: Courses start every five weeks.  Book on line or contact the office (07) 5548 7988 or Mobile 0413 923 981.

Duration: A total of five training sessions – 5 x 1 hour sessions.

Guidelines: To participate, your dog must be in good health, a minimum of 8 weeks of age and a maximum of 6 months of age. We encourage all family members to attend.

Trainer: Once your Trainer has been assigned to you, this is the person that will guide you and your puppy throughout your entire Course. If due to unforeseen circumstances, your Trainer is not available, another Trainer will be assigned.

Numbers: You and your dog will be one of 10 Clients participating in the course, if the number of clients exceeds 10, another Instructor is allocated.

Weather: Safe training conditions will be adhered to at all times. You may need to contact the Club’s mobile to check if your class is on during inclement weather.

Extra Info: If your puppy is between 16 weeks and 6 months your Trainer may recommend you move into an Adult Dog Training Course, depending on your pup’s maturity.

If you choose another venue (subject to number of Clients attending) and are located outside our normal service area a fuel surcharge may apply.