PUPPY 1 PLUS - FOR PUPS 8 - 16 WEEKS
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PUPPY 2 - TWO PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR PUPS 5 - 9 MONTHS OF AGE
Don't wait till your pup has had second set of vaccinations before starting puppy school - come for your first behaviour session the second you book your pup - that way you will have all the tools and knowledge you need the second the pup comes home!
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PUPPY 2 - TWO PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR PUPS 5 - 9 MONTHS OF AGE
Don't wait till your pup has had second set of vaccinations before starting puppy school - come for your first behaviour session the second you book your pup - that way you will have all the tools and knowledge you need the second the pup comes home!
Puppy 1 Plus - 6 sessions, including 2 private sessions - Sunday morning 9.30 - 10.30a.m. R950 all inclusive
Puppy 2 - Two private sessions which will give you all the tools you need to have a well behaved young dog. Sunday morning from 10.45 - 11.45. R550 all inclusive.
Puppy 2 - Two private sessions which will give you all the tools you need to have a well behaved young dog. Sunday morning from 10.45 - 11.45. R550 all inclusive.
PUPPY 1 PLUSDogs are our passion - let us help you mould your pup into a well mannered, well behaved member of the family. |
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A warm welcome to our new pups and to their committed owners!
Mandy and lovely Stella a little Beagle pup
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Kasia, Conner and Zara a sweet Dobie pup
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The Puppy 1 Plus class is of utmost importance as you only have a limited time period of approximately 16 weeks to socialize a pup to other dogs, people, places locations etc, before the 'window closes' as would happen in the wild, and it becomes harder to get a pup to accept new situations, dogs etc. To make sure your pup is exposed for the maximum period, we do not run a set class in our Puppy 1 PLUS section, rather your pup will slot into class as soon as possible thereby ensuring that your pup gets the absolute maximum socializing.
We call this class Puppy 1 PLUS, simply because it goes way beyond standard Puppy Socialization classes and is more like a combination of what is contained in standard Puppy 1 and Puppy 2, including the crucial socialization.
We call this class Puppy 1 PLUS, simply because it goes way beyond standard Puppy Socialization classes and is more like a combination of what is contained in standard Puppy 1 and Puppy 2, including the crucial socialization.
We are situated next to Thornhill in the Modder area, across the road from Edenvale and close to Kempton and surrounding areas as well. We are about 10 minutes away from Lyndhurst, Sydenham, Highlands North areas and about 15 minutes from Kensington and Bedfordview - so very centrally situated. Classes take place Sunday mornings 9.30 - 10.30a.m. for Puppy 1 Plus, and 10.45 - 11.45 for the older pups.
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Our classes are rather different form many other puppy schools, in that both Charmaine and I are behaviourists and as a result deal with problem behaviours daily which could have been avoided if only the owner had the tools and knowledge to deal with the behaviours and prevent them happening. As a result of this, we offer a extra introductory behaviour session before class where we give you all the House Rules, why dogs act the way the do, knowledge on body language, cue’s, the do’s and don’ts etc. This starts you off with an excellent foundation to build on and gives you the knowledge you need for future dealings with your dog and is much like a mini behaviour consult as any problems you are currently having are dealt with. Our course consists of the following 8 sessions:-
1) Theory – Behaviour Session – without your pup as above. This takes place on a Sunday morning from 9.30a.m. – 10.30a.m. This is where you will receive all the info you need to help you mould your pup into a well behaved member of the family. On the following Monday, you will receive all the notes in relation to the theory session. 2) Following session - first of your practical sessions at 9.30a.m. – 10.30a.m. As we run a Roll over system so that we can get the pups at school as soon as possible so maximum socialization occurs, it does mean that not all clients are at the same level of learning. To make sure you are brought up to speed and get the attention you and your pup deserve, your first practical session is either a private or semi-private session. Here you will be taught all the basics such as Sit, Down, Stand, walking without pulling, Bite Inhibition etc. You will also start with the Agility/Groundwork section and your pup will be brought into a Meet and Greet situation with the other pups so that you will learn how to introduce your pup to other dogs on lead, while keeping stress levels down at learning to recognize any signs of stress. By having you and your pup work separately to the rest of the class, it also awards us the opportunity of observing your pups behaviour and body language to see if there are any signs of fear, anxiety, etc and be able to take the steps necessary to help your pup. 3) Sessions 3.4.5 and 6, are all practical sessions in a class situation which are at 9.30a.m. – 10.30a.m. 
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Our Maze - this teaches pups not only confidence as they learn to make their way through by themselves - they also walk on various substrates, have to go under and over objects. The maze is changed weeily
PASS THE PUPPY - pups are passed around the circle where they learn that it is ok to be touched and fed by other people in a positive and non-threatening manner
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Blaze loves the weaving poles
Supervised free play in large breed class
Yea!! Playtime again!
Our 3 tunnels are a favourite with all the pups
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4) What you will learn :-
5) For the duration of the course you have unlimited access to Scotty, one of our behaviourists, on a 24.7 basis should you have any queries, questions etc. This will ensure that whatever problem you are experiencing can be resolved immediately without waiting until school the following week where a habit may have started forming. 6) Comprehensive notes on all aspects Due to the high incidence of Parvo in Gauteng, we do insist that your pup has received at least its first two sets of vaccinations and proof of same must be submitted before attending class. Should your pup not be ready to start class, you can come on your own and start with the Behaviour Theory class so that you can get off to a good start and lay down solid foundation and habits, rather than changing bad habits at a later stage. Also, please feel free to go to the Tab and download the free AFTER Getting a Puppy by the wonderful Dr. Ian Dunbar – full of hints and good solid advice. If you would like to join us, please just let us know and we will then send you the questionnaire and we can see when you’re starting date would be and also arrange your theory session. PUPPY TWO
This consists of two private sessions on a Sunday morning from 10.45 - 11.45a.m. at our premises, at R550 for both. First session you come without your pup where you will be given all the behaviour tools you need to have a well balanced, well behaved puppy. Second session, your will learn all the basic exercises sut as Sit, Down, Walking on lead without pulling, preventing Jumping up, Bite Inhibition, Swap, Leave, Collar Grabbing, Recall, Parking your pup. You will also have some fun with your pup going over all the obsticales to build confidence. Common behaviour problems are also dealt with. 
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Blossom learning about Bite Inhibition which is to take food gently from peoples hands
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Socializing is an important part of puppy class and here the pups learn to Meet and Greet in a safe manner
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Magnum wearing a Wrap as he was a bit nervous at his 1st session, and learning how to walk beautifully at his mom' side using a Balance Lead
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You will also receive fully comprehensive notes on all the above. During the period of the course, we are available to you 24/7 for any problems or concerns you may expereince by both email and cell phone.