Puppy class starting on the 4th February

A new block ‘First Steps’ starting on 4th February 2025 in Whiterashes

Have you just collected your new family addition – or are you just about to pick up your new puppy? Congratulations!

We are starting out another 5-week block or our popular ‘𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀’ on Tuesday, 4th February at the Community Hall in Whiterashes. An additional block of 5 weeks is offered after this to ensure that you can start your puppy’s adolescent phase with great skills (only if enough interest).

‘𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀’ is specifically aimed for puppies to join between 9 and 12 weeks of age which is a time of vital early development. Please note that I can only accommodate puppies within the same age range to ensure an adequate and safe socialisation under supervision and in a protected environment.

‘𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬’ is NOT about uncontrolled play. It’s all about learning vital life skills and prevention of potential behavioural issues of your companion. You will learn how to take proactive steps which will facilitate building a trusting relationship with your puppy.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝

Next to basic training exercises (sit, down, look, recall, connected walking) we will be covering the following topics:

– Importance of Socialisation/Habituation/Prevention and Management

– Handling (grooming and veterinary visits)

– Separation issues/Barrier frustration

– Toilet training

– Play biting and chewing

– Jumping up

– Food bowl and other potential resource guarding issues

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I use only the most up to date, fair, kind and effective training-methods and aim to create a learning environment that both you and your pet will find highly reinforcing. Class size is max 4 puppies. All exercises and information topics are followed up with handouts and/or videos.

Do you have any further questions or interested in booking? Please don’t hesitate to contact me