Course Title: "Puppy School: Setting Your Puppy Up for Success!"
Instructor: Mairin Ní Chonghaile, Qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Veterinary Nurse
Course Description:
Our Puppy Preschool is a fun and engaging course designed to give your puppy the best possible start in life. Through positive reinforcement and gentle guidance, we'll help your puppy develop essential social skills, learn basic obedience commands, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
This course is specifically designed for puppies between 8 and 20 weeks old, as this is a optimal period for learning and socialisation.
Topics Covered:
- Puppy Socialisation: Safe and positive interactions with other puppies and people to build confidence and prevent behavioural issues.
- Bite Inhibition: Teaching your puppy appropriate bite inhibition for safe play and interactions.
- Potty Training: Tips and techniques for successful house training.
- Basic Obedience Commands: Introducing your puppy to essential commands like sit, stay, come, and leave it.
- Positive Reinforcement: Using rewards and praise to motivate and encourage desired behaviours.
- Command Training
- Handling and Grooming: Getting your puppy comfortable with being handled and groomed.
- Managing Puppy Behaviours: Addressing common puppy problems like nipping, chewing, and jumping.
- Building a Strong Bond: Developing a positive and trusting relationship with your puppy.
- Loose leash training: Pulling on the leash can be physically uncomfortable and stressful for both the puppy and the owner. Loose leash walking is a form of positive reinforcement training, and promotes a calmer, reduces stress and, is a more enjoyable experience for puppies and dogs. Puppies who learn to walk calmly on a leash are more likely to feel confident and relaxed in various environments.
Course Format:
- Play-Based Learning: Fun and interactive games and activities to engage your puppy and reinforce learning.
- Positive Reinforcement: Using rewards and praise to motivate and encourage desired behaviors.
- Individualized Attention: Small class sizes ensure personalized attention for each puppy and owner.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of a qualified clinical animal behaviorist and veterinary nurse.
- Q&A Sessions: Dedicated time to ask questions and get personalized advice.
Who Should Attend:
- Puppies aged 8-20 weeks
- First-time puppy owners or those seeking guidance on early puppy training and socialization.
Prerequisites:
- Puppies must have received their vaccinations. Proof of vaccination will be required.
- All puppies must be in good health and free from contagious diseases.
Additional Information:
- Duration: 4-week course (1 hour per week)
- Location: Murphy & Me Training Facility, Galway
- Cost: €150 per puppy/owner pair (includes course materials)
Registration:
To register for the course, please contact us mairin@murphyandme.ie or 0877686118. Limited spots available
