SENIOR PUPPY SCHOOL 15 TO 22 WEEKS

If you missed out on baby puppy school or would like to continue building you and your puppies skills, this class can help you.

We offer a five week course with each class running for 1 hour. The first class is puppy free where we cover theory, equipment and discuss what will be happening in the course and what to prepare. It’s a good idea to plan your calendar so that you can attend all classes. This is a progressive course and there are no makeup classes.

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Training is held at Glenbrook Public School, address corner of Woodville and Peel Street, Glenbrook. Ideal parking is on Woodville Street.

• Classes are held on Saturdays at 11.00am. 

• We have up to six puppies in a class so we can give you personal attention.

• The Senior Puppy School course total cost is $250. 

• A discount code is provided to all graduates from our Baby Puppy School or from Miss Behaviour puppy course.

• Puppies are required to be vaccinated appropriate for their age.  

• If you have a large breed that is 14 weeks and is confident please reach out to check if this class would be a better option. If you are training your dog to be an assistance dog we recommend completing all courses offered.

• ​Please note there are no refunds for cancellations 7 days before the class start date. Booking cancellations will incur an administration fee and online charge of $50.

We aim to assist in enabling puppies to be exposed to experiences in a positive manner. This program aims to provide some of these experiences in a safe and controlled environment.  Socialisation occurs when puppies are in the presence of people, other puppies and environment. It is very important that senior puppies learn to be calm around other dogs. Therefore we aim to find a balance between interactions and activities with space to develop calm behaviours.

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Aims for our Senior Puppy Program

Dogs

• Respond to name

• Look at you on cue and give eye contact

• Give/take (swap)

• Sit when asked

• Drop when asked

• Stay with owner

• Leave it

• Greet people without jumping

• Developing settle on mat for extended times. Calming techniques.

• Progression of recall with mild distractions (come)

• Accept collar holds and tolerate extended gentle restraint

• Beginnings of loose leash walking

Owner education

• Positive reinforcement training how does it work and what’s the benefits

• Handling and grooming

• Understanding and managing normal puppy behaviour, jumping, mouthing, digging, toileting

• Child safety and boundaries

• Interpreting body language and what to do (fear and developing a confident pup)

• How to be a humane trainer and strengthen the bond between you and your dog

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Are you planning to raise a puppy to become an Assistance or Therapy Dog? Please email us and introduce yourself, so we can get to know you. 

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Glenbrook Venue - Our next class will commence on Saturday 27 April 2024 11.00am - **update please be aware week 1 induction will be held at 2pm.**

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If this date doesn't work with your puppies' age, we recommend seeking a force free qualified professional through the Pet Professional Guild of Australia.  https://www.ppgaustralia.net.au/Find-a-Professional

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