The Ultimate
Puppy Development & Support Program
Program Outline
A comprehensive program designed by a canine behaviour specialist who mostly works with people (and dogs) who would have had a much better experience had they learned learned these critical skills at the start.
The Ultimate Puppy Development Program
with Intensive Support
This is a flexible program that may not run exactly as per the program outlined below. I aim to deliver the content in a way that is optimal for you and your dog which will vary depending on your/your puppy’s needs and pace of learning.
Session 1
Duration: 90 minutes +
Content: The Leadership Relationship, Behaviour Training vs Behaviour Management, Preventing & Responding to Problems (puppy biting, destructive behaviour, jumping, toilet training), Fostering Independent Emotional Regulation, Crate Training (if applicable), Developing Motivation, Grooming / Handling. Developing Rules & Healthy Boundaries, Understanding What Socialisation Actually Is.
Commands and Communication: The Name Command and Yes, No / Ah ah.
Session 2
Duration: 60 Minutes +
Content: Socialisation continued, Understanding “The Walk” for a puppy (that doesn’t know how to loose lead walk) , Confidence Building, Engagement / The Importance of Being Relevant, Greeting People and Dogs.
Commands and Communication: No / ah ah
Session 3
Duration: 60 Minutes
Content: Recall, The Path to Responsible Freedom, Being Relevant in large Open Spaces, Breed Fulfilment Through Play, Foundations for Loose Leash Walking. Threshold manners and safety.
Commands and Communication: Come (emergency recall), Let’s Go (follow me), Out (drop what’s in your mouth), and others related to relevant scent/bite/retrieval work (breed dependent)
Session 4
Duration: 60 Minutes
Content: Teaching Behaviours, Luring and Understanding The Leash (how to yield to leash pressure rather than oppose it), Developing Impulse Control through static behaviours. Communication - How dogs process information and how to deliver it.
Commands and Communication: Sit / Down, Place, (the implied ‘Stay’) Good and Free
Session 5
Duration: 60 Minutes
Content: Follower state walking (loose leash) out on the street. Structured Play, Road Safety. Where to from here (the process of removing rewards, managing regressions, understanding disobedience). Anything else that needs attention.