Puppy Manners and Socialization Modules

For a class that starts in 2024 please visit this page

 

What is in the modules package

• 1 - online Introduction Session (please complete this as your first step )​

• 5 In person Learning modules

•  Available Online Office hours for your questions on raising or training

• Class handouts and Support Materials

 

How and Why Puppy Modules

• Start Anytime  - puppies have age appropriate shots and have been in your home for 2 weeks

• After the Module - Introduction you can take the other modules in any order

  • The modules are scheduled so you can do all 5 in the same timeslot over 5 weeks​

• Schedule the components to fit into your life. 

  • If you choose to attend more than 1 session in a week space them out with a day or more of rest between.

  • Cancelations of a booked session can be made up until 36 hours prior to the session allowing for the unexpected schedule shift or illness

• Credits in the package expire after 3 months

  • For Large puppies plan to complete the modules by the time your pup is 20 weeks old

  • For Smaller puppies plan to complete the modules by the time your pup is 23 weeks old

• Each class has some skill elements, some socialization elements and some handling for grooming, general care, and veterinary care.

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Module - Introduction

• This module is online and provides you with

  • Information on Puppy topics like biting,  socialization, alone time,  crate/confinement training

  • Time for questions on puppy training, socialization and handling

  • Information on booking and using the modules

 

Module 1 - Recalls

• Socialization : Other Puppies and their humans, Surfaces

• Skills: Starting Recall, Attention to Handler, Name Response

• Handling: Collars and Collar Restraint
   

Module 2 - Leash Walking

• Socialization  : Other Puppies and their humans, Interactions with Novel objects and situations

• Skills:  Leash Walking, Positions (Sit, Down and Stand)

• Handling:  Equipment On Me
   

Module 3 - Resource Guarding Prevention

• Socialization: Other Puppies and their humans

• Skills: Let’s Go, It's Yer Choice

• Handling :  Guarding Prevention - Safety around food bowls,  Feet and Nails 
   

Module 4 - Leave It

• Socialization: Other Puppies and their humans,  People  objects like wheelchairs, skateboards, umbrellas…

• Skills: Beginning of Leave It,  Toy Exchange and Drop,  Leash pressure means move with my handler, Attention to Handler

• Handling:  Introduce Muzzles and Equipment

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Module 5 - Body Awareness

• Socialization: Other Puppies and their humans,  Novel Movement and body awareness with baby agility

• Skills: Attention to Handler, Trade, Leave moving objects alone

• Handling:  A game of Veterinary Simon Says  

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Office Hours

• Office hours are available to you If you have puppy behaviour or training questions

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Why Is It Important?

• The first 2-4 months of life for a puppy is the most important time for socialization, puppy brains are primed for the introduction of  the novel world

• Puppies should be exposed in a safe and calm manner to other dogs, people, animals, stimuli, and environments.

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