PUPPY FOUNDATION COURSE



Upcoming Start Dates:
- Wednesday 27 August 6pm(please note:- there is no class on 17 Sep) FULLY BOOKED
- Wednesday 10 September 7pm (please note:- there is no class on 17 Sep)
- Monday 22 September 6pm
- Saturday 11 October 2pm
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
- 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
- How to navigate adolescence
- Considerations for breed-specific needs
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.