PUPPY FOUNDATION COURSE
Upcoming Start Dates:
- Wednesday 25 September 7pm FULLY BOOKED
- Monday 7 October 6pm FULLY BOOKED
- Wednesday 23 October 6pm
- Saturday 2 November 2pm
- Wednesday 13 November 7pm (there is no class on 25 Dec & 1 Jan)
- Monday 25 November 6pm (there is no class on 23 Dec & 30 Dec)
Please note:- The first session is owners only. This gives us chance to discuss all things puppy & training related before your pups join us for weeks two to seven.
Group classes are not suitable for puppies that are displaying reactive behaviours (i.e. barking at dogs, people or sounds).
What will you learn during this course?
You will teach your puppy all the essential life skills to give them the best start possible in life:
- How dogs learn and how to efficiently teach them using force-free, fear free, modern training techniques
- How best to manage the complex puppy developmental stages
- How to manage mouthing/biting and chewing
- How to stop undesired behaviours from developing
- Building focus and connection with your puppy
- Clicker training; what is it and how do we use it to train a dog?
- Early socialisation; the do’s and don’ts
- Teaching your puppy to pay attention to you
- Sit, stand and lie down
- Teaching your puppy to settle and be calm
- Foundation lead walking skills
- Recall training; techniques, do's and don'ts
- Drop, leave & stay
- Handling, health checks & grooming
The Venue
These classes run at Halls For All, Moss Lane, Leyland, PR25 4XA.
The venue has toilets, disabled access and a good sized car park.