Early Puppy Training Programme Overview
Importance of Early Puppy Training
Begin training your puppy as soon as they arrive home to build positive behaviours, prevent issues, and establish trust.
Early structured training teaches boundaries and routines before bad habits form building bonds.
Programme Structure: Three Step Approach
The programme suits puppies from 8 weeks old and includes three steps, each a 2.5-hour session with ongoing support for questions and concerns.
Step 1 & Step 2: Foundations, Development, and Support
Steps 1 and 2 focus on house training, handling, boundaries, socialisation, and common challenges such as chewing, overexcitement, crate training and separation anxiety.
Tailored exercises and continued phone or home support ensure owners aren’t alone in facing difficulties.
Step 3: Adolescent Stage (Optional) You can only book this session if you have completed Step 1 and 2
Step 3 helps address the unique challenges of adolescence, offering advice on independence, refining boundaries, and adapting routines for a well-mannered companion.
Puppy Advice and early training Starts from as early as 8 weeks old
Stage 1: Support Process
Stage 1 begins with a phone call to discuss your needs. Next, I visit your home to work closely with you and your puppy, guiding you through each step to ensure the best possible start. Throughout the training, I provide ongoing telephone support and can also assist with preparations before your puppy arrives.
Puppy Training Topics
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A new puppy and where to begin: Get guidance on the first steps to take when welcoming your puppy, from settling them in to preparing your home.
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Doing the right things for your dog: Learn positive practices that support your puppy’s wellbeing and help them grow into a happy, confident companion.
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How to keep your puppy/dog safe: Discover essential safety tips for inside and outside the home, including puppy proofing and handling emergencies.
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Health, handling and grooming: Find out how to care for your puppy’s coat, nails and overall health, ensuring they’re comfortable with being touched and examined.
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The first weeks and how to cope: Get support for managing the challenges of the early weeks, such as sleepless nights and establishing routines.
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Biting and mouthing: Learn gentle techniques to discourage unwanted behaviours and teach your puppy to use their mouth appropriately.
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Door and food manners: Teach your puppy to wait patiently at doors and eat calmly at mealtimes, helping prevent pushy or demanding behaviour.
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Setting boundaries: Understand how to set clear rules so your puppy learns what is and isn’t allowed, creating a secure environment for everyone.
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Separation anxiety: Discover ways to help your puppy feel comfortable being alone, reducing stress and preventing destructive behaviour.
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Toilet and crate training: Master methods for successful house training and making the crate a safe, welcoming space for your puppy.
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Sounds and exposure: Help your puppy become confident with everyday noises and new experiences, reducing future fear or anxiety.
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Starting the recall process: Begin teaching your puppy to come back when called, building trust and safety for walks and outings.
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Car journeys: Make travelling in the car a positive experience, helping your puppy stay relaxed on trips or vet visits.
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Any arising issues: Get prompt advice and solutions for any new challenges as they come up, ensuring ongoing support.
Initial Puppy training
following on from stage 1.
Stage 2: Building Foundations for Lifelong Behaviour
All activities in this stage take place in your home and extend to outings in public spaces, allowing your puppy to practise skills in real life situations.
Many owners are surprised by how much groundwork is involved before formal obedience training begins. These early experiences are crucial they shape your puppy’s temperament, confidence, and ability to respond calmly to new challenges later in life. Interaction and Social Skills
Recap foundational training from Stage 1:
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Reinforce early routines and rules to ensure consistency and build on your puppy’s initial progress.
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Managing jumping and lunging when guests arrive: Teach your puppy to greet visitors calmly.
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Establishing positive dog to human and dog to dog interactions: Guide your puppy through safe introductions and supervised play, helping them learn appropriate social etiquette and communication.
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Introducing interaction games: Engage your puppy in structured play that encourages teamwork and focus, such as find and gentle tug of war, which foster a strong bond and reinforce desirable behaviour.
Impulse Control and Behaviour Management
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Addressing the beginnings of excessive barking: Recognise triggers and redirect your puppy’s attention using calm commands and enrichment activities, reducing the likelihood of nuisance barking.
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Door control: Is a life saving exercise: Teach your puppy to wait patiently at doorways, preventing impulsive dashes outside. This skill is vital for safety, especially in busy households or near roads.
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Preventing reactivity to dogs and humans: Use gradual exposure and positive reinforcement to help your puppy remain relaxed during encounters, lowering the risk of fear-based reactions or aggression.
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Confidence and Environmental Adaptation
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Starting loose leash walking: Introduce gentle leash guidance and reward your puppy for walking calmly by your side, laying the foundation for enjoyable, stress-free outings.
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Promoting environmental stimulation: Encourage exploration of new sights, sounds, and textures, supporting your puppy’s curiosity and adaptability to changing surroundings.
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Luring, following, and focus exercises: Practise motivating your puppy to move with you and pay attention, using treats or toys to reinforce attentive behaviour.
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The Adolescent Stage Step 3 (Optional)
Step 3 gives you up to (2x 2.5 hrs) : Advanced Puppy Training Package for the Adolescent Stage is completely optional.
Navigating the challenging adolescent stage (which can begin as early as 5 months and last up to 18 months or more) is crucial for your dog's development. I can help you prevent future problems through early intervention, addressing potential issues before they escalate. By carrying out consistent training you can build a strong bond and reliable obedience during this period, creating a well-behaved and happy companion for years to come.
Working on the difficult times: addressing the areas which have slipped during the adolescent stage.
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Re cap Step 2
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Understanding the challenges of the teenage phase.
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Maintaining consistency and positive reinforcement.
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Addressing potential behavioural issues and redirecting energy.
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Improving Manners
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Calming Exercises
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More focus games
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Interactive games
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Next level Loose leash walking
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Recall next level to advanced
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Introduction to Livestock
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Fear aggression
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Addressing any new issues
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Teaching you how to train your dog
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Building bonds and growing your relationship through play
Ongoing Support: Every dog is different so I will give you advice on where to start from day one, and I offer ongoing phone support to answer your questions and provide guidance, ensuring you're always on track.
Price: (2.5 hour) Sessions @ £120 Adolescents