Beginners Obedience for Puppies


Would you like to stop your dog jumping up?


Would you like to turn your naughty puppy into a dog you can be proud of?


Would you like a class which incorporates play to get the best from your pooch?



Our 'Beginners Obedience' is a great interactive class to help you solve those training issues.


We cater for puppies up to 8 months of age though we will accept some older dogs providing they are very sociable around other dogs 



This course runs for a six weeks (excluding bank holiday weekends) with the first session being WITHOUT  the dogs. We cover all aspects of basic obedience (control skills) such as developing; Sit, Down, Wait, Stay, Leave, Come, Touch, Watch as well as some loose lead walking techniques. 


All classes are held at our Wangara Training Facility - 4/49 Dellamarta Road, 


All classes whether on Saturday at 10.00 am.


Our training philosophy 


We utilise the power of 'positive reinforcement' which includes the use of treats and play to assist dogs in their learning process. (Play also helps dogs to remember activities!). We will introduce you to 'moment markers' (Clickers or a word) which aids in the timing of great communication from you to your dog so he/she can understand what behaviour you are actually rewarding. This accelerates learning!


These classes are a great follow on from Puppy Pre-School to evolve skills already learnt, or a great place to introduce your dog to basic foundation skills. 


Individuals


We believe that each of you have differences in learning and capabilities and your dog's are the same, so we will pace you and your dog at a suitable level of development and help with learning by following up each class with a flow of online exercises via video and information sheets to really help you practice your skills at home.



Our groups are small to minimise stress on your pet and our games aid to boost your relationship with your furry friend and to enable you both to enjoy relaxed outings together as a team.


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PATS, 4/49 Dellamarta Road, Wangara

What You'll Learn



Remember training a dog involves two individuals learning new skills.


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How to use moment markers effectively to introduce and develop the correct behaviours

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How to attache a 'verbal' cue to behaviour without blocking your dogs learning processes


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To deliver 'cues' effectively with out overuse (repeating)


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To introduce and develop new skills to your dog effectively


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How to teach a reliable sit and down


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How to obtain a reliable wait and stay


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How to manage and correct pulling on a lead.


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How to train your dog to come when called


Frequently Asked Questions



Can my family take turns in training my dog at the classes?



Regardless of experience we can teach different members of your family to help train your dog.

However, please remember that your dog is a 'living being' and he or she may become very confused when different people are all providing him /her with different information, so you may not get the best out of your dog or the course by training in turns.


You will see greater improvements if one person takes on the responsibility of training at all of the classes until your dog is fully fluent in each skill. Then you can introduce family members to training which will help you either improve or maintain those skills without too much confusion.


NOTE: with the current Covid-19 restrictions only one family member can attend at the moment.





What training treats should I use?



We recommend that you bring along small (pea sized) soft food such as; chicken, cheese, polony, sausages or kangaroo. Anything that is really smelly and easily consumed is best.


The reason we use soft wet foods is because your food during class is your ammunition. We train with repetition and by using food we can repeat many behaviours and pay our dog for those behaviours to help with the skill/s being remembered and more likely repeated with enthusiasm.




What if my dog is on a special diet?


Sometimes this can prove to be challenging if you are limited in what you can feed, however, even some of these come in tinned forms which can be baked in the oven then cut up for training.


Otherwise, please consult your vet to see if there are any vegetables or fruits you may be able to substitute the diet for that you could use during training.


If we look hard enough there is usually something we can use.



Can I use a toy instead?


Yes, by all means you can as long as your dog has been fully conditioned to work for a toy.