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Puppy Training and Private Lessons

Puppy Training begins the moment you encounter your pup and continues over the life of your dog. Your dog is never too young to begin training and the earlier you start, the better.  

 

I can teach a 12 year old dog obedience but fixing a behavior problem that started in puppyhood can often be far more difficult and time consuming.  We get one opportunity to do puppies right. I classify puppies as all dogs from 8 weeks to 12 months of age.  

 

My main focus with puppies is teaching them to live in our homes and avoiding common mistakes before unwanted behaviors begin. Housebreaking is my #1 priority followed closely by social behavior, confidence building, building a tolerance to touch and handling and eliminating puppy biting and destructive behavior.  

Puppy Consultation

In this Private (in your home) lesson, I work with you before your pup arrives, when you come home together, or after your pup is in the house. 

 

I will teach you and your family how to interact with your pup and avoid mistakes to prevent major problems later in life and make your new puppy everything you want it to be. 

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  • Housebreaking / Crate Training 

  • Control of Resources

  • Food / Feeding

  • Handling Drills / Building a tolerance to touch

  • Preparing your dog for the Vet

  • Grooming (including nail trimming

  • Leash management

  • Socialization

  • Toys & Games

  • Schedules

  • Reducing barking, whining and crying

  • Avoiding major and minor mistakes

  • Getting the family involved

  • Preventing / Stopping puppy biting

  • Fear / Nervousness / Imprinting

  • Timelines for Training

  • Types and Methods of Training

  • Advantages / Disadvantages of each method

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