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ADOLESCENT DOGS - Puppy 1 Class Puppy Socialisation / Basic Training / Puppy Problem Solving WINTER DISCOUNT: £20 OFF ANY PUPPY 1 COURSE BOOKED IN FEBRUARY OR MARCH
About Puppy 1 We run classes in Godalming (Monday nights), Basingstoke (Tuesday nights), Guildford (Wednesday nights) and Farnham (Thursday nights). The Puppy 1 class is a combination of puppy socialisation, basic training and solving puppy behaviour problems. The whole family is welcome to attend. The Puppy 1 class runs for 6 weeks (1 x 45 minute lesson per week). When to start Puppy 1 is open to puppy's between 8 weeks and 20 weeks old and we recommend starting puppy classes as early as possible. Your puppy should have had his first vaccinations as a minimum and permission from your vet to socialise with other vaccinated dogs. Puppy 2, 3 & 4 advanced classes are open to all graduates of Puppy 1 and we recommend continuing training after your puppy has completed Puppy 1. How to book Scroll to the bottom of this page and complete the 'online enrollment forms' below.
Your puppy will learn: - Bite Inhibition (Gentle Jaws)
- Socialisation with others dogs and people (especially children, men and strangers)
- Sit, Down, Stay and attention
- Come when called
- Walk on a lead without pulling
- Calming and handling
- Off Lead household manners/obedience
- Leave It (no stealing)
- Play, Fetch and Drop
- Manners at doorways and around food
- Greet people without jumping up
- Solving Puppy Behaviour Problems - play biting, toilet training, jumping, stealing
Small classes Classes are kept small - typically 8 to 10 dogs per class. Each class is taught by instructors Jenny Trigg and Dale Foley with up to four Training Assistants to help give you plenty of individual help and attention. Classes are kept as stress free as possible so that both you and your puppy can enjoy classes. Each course runs for 6 weeks (1 x 45 minute lesson per week). Training Methods We use positive training methods, comprising of lure/reward training which is easy and extremely effective for training young puppies. We show you how to use a variety of rewards such as play, praise, touch and treats to help you communicate with your puppy and build a lasting bond. Hand signals and voice commands are introduced early on to make training easy and fun. Puppy 1 will lay the groundwork for Puppy 2 where we show you how to work with your dog at a distance and off lead. Free Puppy Booklets You will receive a free puppy pack before the class starts and there will be time in class to discuss toilet training, play biting, nipping & chasing, jumping up and stealing. You will also receive two free downloadable books: Before and After you get your puppy by Ian Dunbar. If you are struggling with your puppy at home, a puppy home-visit before your first training class is an excellent idea.
 Class Structure Classes are taught 20% off-lead to maximize dog-dog play (learning bite inhibition) and socialisation with people, especially strangers, men and children. Puppies are trained within the play session so that; 1. Owners may learn to calm down and control their puppies when excited and distracted and 2. Play may be used as the ultimate reward for each short training interlude. Early puppy classes are essential to ensure that puppies develop bite inhibition and become people-friendly, dog-friendly and mannerly around people and other dogs. Learning bite inhibition and socialisation are easy and enjoyable endeavors in puppyhood, but they are extremely developmentally time-sensitive. If your puppy does not acquire reliable bite inhibition in puppyhood, he will become potentially dangerous as an adult. If your puppy is not thoroughly socialised in puppyhood, remedial socialisation will take many months (and maybe years) and essentially, your dog will never be the relaxed and confident dog that s/he could have been.
Final Week & Certificates You are tested throughout the course, so there is no scary test at the end. On the final week, we run some fun competitions where you can win rosettes for your puppy. Certificates are also handed out for course completion. Recommended courses: We highly recommend that you take your puppy through Puppy 1, 2 and 3 to ensure that your puppy remains sociable and in control on and off lead right through to adult-hood. It is also a good idea to supplement your indoor training by attending the weekly outdoor workshops. See below for a list of course start dates and enrollment forms. To book your puppy onto the Puppy 1 course, simply click on the 'enrollment form' next to your chosen start date and follow the on-screen instructions.
COURSE INFORMATION
- Price: Normal price: £100. Current Discount Price: £80
- Course length: 6 weeks (1 x 45 minute lesson per week). Classes are run by Instructors Jenny Trigg or Dale Foley.
- Advanced booking discounts: Pay for Puppy 2 or 3 in advance and receive a discount. Simply pay for them at the same time and book closer to the time.
- Payments accepted via: PayPal, Bank Transfer, Cheque or Cash
- No classes run on Bank Holiday Mondays. Missed lessons can be caught up via a 1-2-1 lesson
Please pick a start date below and complete the attached online enrolment form. If you have any queries, please call Jenny on 07734 034 563.
COURSE START DATES & BOOKING FORMS
Wednesday 22nd February 7.45pm to 8.30pm - Enrollment Form
Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Guildford, GU2 8JH. COURSE FULL Tuesday 6th March 7.45pm to 8.30pm - Enrollment Form
Community Centre, Holbien Close, Black Dam, Basingstoke. 2 SPACES LEFT Thursday 15th March 7.45pm to 8.30pm - Enrollment Form
Wrecclesham Community Centre, Greenfield Road, Farnham. BOOKING NOW Monday 19th March 7.45pm to 8.30pm Enrollment Form
Baden Hall, Tottenham Road, Farncombe, Godalming, GU7 2HT. BOOKING NOW
What to bring:
Your puppy on a well fitted collar or harness (no choke chains or half checks). A standard length lead. Your pups vaccination certificate (we will need to see this on the first night of class) Spare poo bags, paper towels and cleaning spray :) Your dogs favourite toy (put this away when you are not using it for training as it will increase the value of the toy. Some tasty food treats. Natural treats are best, such as chicken, liver, ham etc.
RULES
Exercise your puppy before the class so that he has a chance to relieve himself and drain excess energy. Please arrive on time for class. Please wait to be invited into the hall as it's likely there will already be another class in the hall before you. If your dog is ill for whatever reason, please leave your dog at home and come to the class by yourself. You can work with the trainers demo dog for that lesson. If you are going to miss a session for whatever reason, please let us know as soon as possible. (dont just not show up). It is usually possible to slot you in with another group to catch up. We encourage all of the family to attend classes and children are more than welcome to come to class. Children under the age of 5 years should have a 2nd adult present to supervise.
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