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Puppy Lifeskills — 6 week course

Get the best start possible for your pup! Our course uses positive reinforcement methods to make training fun for you and your puppy and forms a good foundation for later life.

 

*For pups aged 8-18 weeks

*Covers socialisation, coming when called, walking on a loose lead, stays, handling, habituation and much more!

*£40 for 6 weeks, includes handout sheets

*Limited to 6-8 dogs in a class

 

We advise booking a course as soon as possible to ensure your pup gets the maximum benefits from early socialisation—the sooner the better! Contact us now to secure a place for you and your pup.

 

Download a copy of the flyer here!

 

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The importance of early socialisation…

The most important time for puppy socialisation is the first three months of life, and it is critical that they safely experience as many new stimuli and environments as possible within this period. A lack of socialisation during this important time can increase the risk of behavioural problems later in life.

“Behavioural issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age” - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour.               

                                     Click here to download the AVSAB Position Statement

 

 

 

 

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Useful resources for new puppy owners...

 

Dr Ian Dunbar has made his excellent book ‘Before And After Getting Your Puppy’ available to read for free online - click here to have a look.

 

Article on Socialisation from US trainer Dee Ganley here

 

Free Factsheets from UK trainer Sarah Whitehead here

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Keen to continue or have an older pup? Our Junior Lifeskills class could be what you're looking for...

 

 

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From May the 18th, training will take place in our new dedicated Canine Education & Activity Centre in Radstock, 9 miles from Bath and Frome.

 

 

 Course Dates

 

The next course start dates are:

 

Thurs 29th July, 7.00pm

Weds 11th August, 7.00pm

Tues 24th Aug, 1.15pm

Thurs 26th Aug, 8.15pm

Thurs 9th Sept, 7.00pm

Weds 22nd Sept, 7.00pm

Tues 5th Oct, 1.15pm