WHY HAVE ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING FOR YOUR PUPPY EVEN BEFORE VACCINATIONS?

 

Because your amazing puppy can learn so much as soon as you bring them home at just 8 weeks old.    

Please don't lose this valuable time when I can show you how to gain so much more from early training and behavioural advice.

The sooner you start having some professional help with your puppy the easier it will be to:

  o    Train all the basics and beyond within just the first few weeks.

o    Learn more about your puppy’s behaviour to ensure you have a well-balanced, happy puppy and adult dog.

o    Have a puppy who is much more focused on you when you do eventually go out in public.

o    Allow your family to enjoy your puppy’s arrival in a more relaxed and organised way.

o    Build a great bond between you and your puppy.

o    Avoid common behavioural issues, such as your puppy suffering from separation anxiety or lack of toilet training.




I have worked with many, many puppies now and have also successfully raised a puppy for a charity where she is now a fully qualified Assistance Dog.  I have also fostered many other young dogs from the same charity and by kind and consistent training from the day of arrival I have seen the huge benefits of early training and behaviour.

Whilst private training may appear more expensive than classes, it will be money very well invested as you see your puppy grow into a happy, confident dog who is a pleasure to be with at home and in public.

Many people are led to believe that classes are necessary for socialisation but that is not the case.  I can advise you how best to safely socialise and habituate your puppy even before vaccinations.  This includes advice on how to build a positive association with people, fully-vaccinated dogs, and the sights and sounds of everyday life to help your puppy grow into a relaxed, confident adult dog. 

As soon as your puppy is permitted to walk in public I can also introduce you to further appropriate socialisation, which means, of course, interaction with other dogs and people but also how to keep your dog far more interested in you. 

Also, by training before your puppy is fully vaccinated, the recall in public will be much better than usual once you are able to go out.  I like to work on allowing puppies off lead in a safe public area as soon as safely possible, and with a good voice and whistle recall taught at a very early age.  This is often delayed when owners wait until classes – especially if you cannot get into classes quickly.

I have also worked with a lot of owners, especially first-time puppy parents, to give advice prior to your puppy (or older rescue dog) arriving to ensure the most beneficial start.




Here’s a few more reasons why early private training is a good thing:

·      I fit in with your household’s time restraints so all your family can be involved.

·      No standing around waiting for your turn in class.

·      Practical training and behavioural help wherever you need it - in your home, garden and, after full vaccinations, in outdoor locations of your choice.

·      Faster training and behavioural progress.

·      More relaxing than classes for you and your dogs.

·      More time-effective than classes as you learn more quickly.

·      If you do go to classes as well, you will have had an excellent head-start.

·      I am also happy to work with you if you go to classes - I am often asked by owners for extra help on a one-to-one basis – often for improved recall, lead walking and behavioural issues.  This works well as we train in the areas where you most need practical training advice.

Please do get in touch to find out more, including my competitive discounted training packages which are ideal for puppies.

https://www.co-operativecanines.co.uk
https://facebook.com/cooperativecaninesdogtraining
Email: bartlettsg@btinternet.com
Telephone: 07752 427804

 

 

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