Puppy Foundations
Congratulations on your new puppy! Right now they are not only cute, they are also amazing little sponges for information. The puppy stage (up to 4-6 months) includes some really important phases of development - physically, mentally and socially.
The Puppy Foundations session is designed to be an in-depth introduction to raising a great puppy and it’s an excellent option to complement or replace puppy school. Whether you’ve just brought them into the family or you missed out on puppy school, this session is designed to give you all the information and training techniques you need to set you puppy up to be a great adult dog.
In this session I’ll teach you all about what to expect with stages of puppy development, the importance of socialisation done right, why problem behaviours happen (and how to fix them or prevent them!), dog body language and healthy dog-dog play (great for understanding how they’re feeling and when you can intercept before things get out of hand), how to put their brain (and nose!) to better use so they’re calmer each day, as well as introductory training methods.
My approach to puppy training focuses on preparing them to be confident, happy adult dogs who are responsive and well-trained in any situation. Of course I also cover the common challenges such as toilet training, crate training, learning their name and preventing biting / chewing!
Most importantly, I will teach you how to understand and communicate with your puppy in positive and effective ways that you can use throughout their lives. This is a great session for you and your puppy in a focused environment at home (in person or via online video), where you can take all the information in and ask questions.
The fee for the Puppy Foundations package includes ongoing support via txt or email up until 6 months old when they become teenagers, which is another big, important stage of development!
Feedback from Elise Batt (Mum to Fig the Oodle) “Even if you intend on going to Puppy school, this package is still fantastic as it teaches you different things to the basic sit, down etc at Puppy school! We did both and it was SO worth seeing Augusta first.”
DETAILS
Puppy Foundations Training - $150 incl GST
60 minute session (at home or via online video)
Includes a copy of my Puppy Foundations Manual
Fee includes ongoing support until 6 months old (via txt / email)
*Please note, I’m based in Clive and happy to travel around Hawke’s Bay, however travel costs are additional outside of a 15km radius from my location.
CLASSES: If you have an older puppy aged 5-10 months, I also offer ‘Pre-Teens Classes’ focussing on that early stage of adolescence. Find out more about those classes here.