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Training Classes
Dog School
Training Classes
We cater for dogs of all ages!
We will start to teach your dog:
Why we use food as a reward
About how your dog learns new things
All about socialising your dog
To settle down and relax in new situations
To pay attention to you and respond to their name
Sit / lie down when asked
To start to learn how to walk nicely on the lead
Come back to you when called (to start with from just a very short distance away)
To make sure your dog will be relaxed when left alone.
How to deal with some common puppy problems, such as mouthing or chewing.
To ‘read’ what your dog is telling you and recognise what they are trying to say
How to play nicely with you.
The importance of being consistent and predictable with your dog.
The importance of getting your dog used to all sorts of different situations
To set up environments so your dog easily learns the right response.
How to make sure your dog is not worried about people approaching stuff they value (like their food or toys).
To get used to more handling, including veterinary type examinations
How to teach your dog to do lots of different behaviours.
How to use things such as attention and play as rewards, rather than just treats.
About practicing behaviours in lots of different situations!
To teach your dog the house rules and ‘polite’ behaviours
To wait politely before going through a doorway
We recap the key messages that have been covered in the previous weeks
We talk about how these skills can be taken forward and developed to make sure your dog continues to learn as they get older.
We use some time in week 4 to check that you are not having any problems with your dog so we can give you some more guidance on this if needed.
How to use your attention as a reward
How to get your dog to greet people with four paws on the ground
The importance of keeping your dog’s mind busy
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