Wuff

Dog Training and Behavioural Advice

** New** Pre Puppy Course

This course is designed for those of you who are in the planning stages of owning a puppy. It will prepare you thoroughly before the new puppy arrives. Owning a puppy is a big and life changing decision and a lot of care and consideration should go into it first. By doing this course many potential future problems can be prevented and you will be free to enjoy your new family member. This pre puppy course is 1½- 2 hours and takes place in the comfort of your home. Ideally this course would be taken as soon as you decide to start looking for a puppy. The Home Puppy Course is a follow on from this one.

We will cover the following subjects on the course:

- Advise about suitable breeds for your own home environment

- Choosing a suitable breeder

- Questions to ask the breeder

- Questions you may be asked by the breeder

- Visiting puppies - when you should do this and what to look for

- Choosing a suitable pup from the litter

- What to buy for the puppy

- Puppy proofing your house and garden

- Travelling home with the puppy

- What to do when you first get your puppy home

- How to cope with the first night

- How to introduce your puppy to children and other pets

- What to do if the puppy is stressed

- When and how to start training

- Insurance

- Diet advice

- Any other issues which are relevant to your particular needs