My Puppy: Begin

Course Summary

Our puppy training covers the first 3-4 months of your puppies life with you, broken down into 3 sections: My Puppy: Begin (8-12 wks) My Puppy: Build (12-16 wks) My Puppy : Boost (16-20 wks) More information: https://mydogtricks.co.uk/my-puppy.

Course Curriculum

Welcome
4 Lessons
- Welcome
  Start
- Positive reinforcement training
  Start
- Feeling overwhelmed
  Start
- Previous Dog Syndrome
  Start
Understanding your puppy
12 Lessons
- Puppy development
  Start
- How puppies learn
  Start
- Puppies are not clean slates
  Start
- Rehearsing behaviours
  Start
- Proactive or reactive
  Start
- Methods of teaching
  Start
- Lifeskills
  Start
- What motivates your puppy?
  Start
- Treat testing
  Start
- Paws for Thought
  Start
- Body language
  Start
- Is your dog comfortable? Body language
  Start
Basic Set Up
4 Lessons
- Routines for success
  Start
- Play pens
  Start
- Puppies and children
  Start
- Crate training
  Start
Toilet Training
1 Lesson
- Toilet Training
  Start
Sleeping
3 Lessons
- Sleep requirements
  Start
- Overnight
  Start
- What others say
  Start
Equipment
6 Lessons
- Collar or harness?
  Start
- Harnesses
  Start
- Introducing the harness
  Start
- Extendable Leads
  Start
- Long lines
  Start
- Feed and water bowls
  Start
Car travel
3 Lessons
- Car travel
  Start
- Car travel training
  Start
- Car set up
  Start
Out and about
7 Lessons
- Puppies first walk
  Start
- Exercise for puppies
  Start
- Ball throwing
  Start
- Meeting people and dogs
  Start
- Meeting & Greeting
  Start
- It's OK they are friendly
  Start
- Space etiquette for dogs
  Start
Toys and Play
2 Lessons
- Toys for puppies
  Start
- Appropriate play and positive drop
  Start
Building Confidence
7 Lessons
- Socialisation and habituation
  Start
- Socialisation check lists
  Start
- COVID-19 Socialisation
  Start
- Enrichment
  Start
- Exploring
  Start
- Muffin tin game
  Start
- The crate/bed fairy
  Start
Other Animals
4 Lessons
- Introducing your new pup to resident dogs
  Start
- Introductions to current dogs
  Start
- Introducing other animals
  Start
- What others say
  Start
Healthy Puppy
8 Lessons
- Discussion on diets
  Start
- How much to feed your dog
  Start
- How often to feed your puppy
  Start
- Toxic foods
  Start
- Understanding dog food
  Start
- Body condition scoring
  Start
- Visualising correct weights
  Start
- Poo eating
  Start
Foundation Training
10 Lessons
- Mark words
  Start
- Taking breaks when training
  Start
- The Name Game
  Start
- Hide and seek
  Start
- Release
  Start
- Sit
  Start
- Down and settle
  Start
- All on the floor
  Start
- The flitting game
  Start
- Follow me, feed me
  Start
Managing Unwanted Behaviours
9 Lessons
- Using 'no' with your puppy
  Start
- Management
  Start
- Behaviour is fluid
  Start
- A positive interrupter
  Start
- My positive interruption noise
  Start
- Puppy Biting & The Loons
  Start
- Jumping up
  Start
- Stealing
  Start
- Preventing food/toy guarding
  Start
Legal Requirements
2 Lessons
- Dog tags
  Start
- Microchips
  Start

Jo Martin

Jo has a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Dog Behaviour Management. She is a qualified lecturer and taught in colleges for 10 years previous to moving to dog training and behaviour full time in 2018. She participates in continuous professional development and is working towards a Level 6 qualification as a Canine Science Behaviourist.

Course Pricing

My Puppy: Guide

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