Consolidation Class' for puppy school graduates [After 'puppy school', what next?]
Why do some puppy school graduates end up as giveaways in the weekend paper or on a one way trip to the pound? After puppy school your puppy certainly needs ongoing assistance as he enters puberty and adolescence – with all its associated teenage challenges. Without it, even puppies that excelled at puppy school can quickly de-rail.
A good puppy school is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your puppy behaving appropriately for the rest of his/her life. If he is to be a pleasure to own, safe and well-mannered around other dogs & other people, the education of puppies should be like that of children. The learning stages should progressively move in easy steps from kindergarten to primary and then secondary schools.
4-6 month old puppies are not yet ready for an 'obedience' club which, especially if forceful methods are used, can be harmful. Harsh handling often suppresses experimentation and initiative.
Our five-week 'consolidation of basics class' is designed as a next step for owners and puppies that have been to C.L.E.A.R puppy school and/or already understand training with a marker signal (as in dolphin training). IF spaces are available other puppy school graduates are welcome, especially if they have had an in-home catch–up lesson first.
The Puppy Two (consolidation of basics for puppy school graduates) courses consist of:
- Small group classes.
- Instruction by well qualified, experienced and friendly trainers with good communication skills and a thorough knowledge of the various stages of canine physical & emotional development.
- The four easy steps to proper 'heeling' - starting with 'follow me' off lead.
- The five progressive steps to rapid & reliable 'comes' + an emergency recall.
- Games, including nose work, designed to make training easy & fun for both owner & puppy.
- Introduction to agility - tunnels, low A-frame, swing bridge, seesaw, dog walk & weave poles.
- Reliable, first time responses to 'Sit', 'Drop', 'Stand', 'Stay' and 'Come'.
- Weekly information leaflets & homework sheets.
- A manual & training aids; video & book loans.
Desired Outcomes: At the end of the five week course your adolescent puppy should be able to:
- Be sociable with other dogs as well as children & adults
- Greet family & visitors politely by sitting on cue rather than jumping up on people
- 'Come' willingly and at speed when called
- Respond immediately to a verbal &/or hand signals to 'sit', 'drop,' 'stand,' 'stay' and 'come'
- Walk on lead without pulling
- Retrieve an object, bring it back, sit & give it to the owner
- Understand 'leave it' & 'take it' cues
- Remain in a 'sit/stay' for one minute, and in a 'drop/stay' for two minutes
- Perform some more tricks on cue (e.g., 'roll over', 'spin', 'high five', 'speak')
You should have a deeper understanding of: Reward-based training, A leadership program,Preventing future behavioural problems from developing, How to always enjoy your dog's company
Starting Dates: New classes start every 6th week, as per the registration form on our Website.
Place: 11 Belmont Rd, Tingalpa (Corner Palgrave St UBD 162 G14) or elsewhere as advised
Investment*:
$175: for puppy school graduates that within the last 90 days have either been to C.L.E.A.R puppy school or had an in-home assessment and one-on-one lesson on the principles of 'clicker' training.
$205: for all other puppies.
*Includes first class tuition, manual, DVD loans, weekly home training sheets, laminated graduation photograph and certificate, vouchers, e-mail and telephone support.
