Training a puppy often brings to mind images of a trainer standing in a hall, issuing commands while puppies obediently follow. But puppy classes offer far more than just teaching your furry friend to sit, stay, or come. Classes should provide a foundation for your puppy’s social skills, emotional development, and lifelong behavior. Understanding the full scope of what puppy classes can offer will transform how you approach training and deepen the bond with your new companion

Reactivity-there is a part of the story that is often missed Often the story includes a dog that is fearful of being outside -the environment that we think of as normal can be a challenge for many dogs There are dogs of all ages that find outdoor environments extremely challenging-whether you have a puppy or an older dog We have learnt to filter out sounds and have acclimatised to much of the noise and this signals this allows our attention to be elsewhere -if we weren't able

Day 6 Exercise / walking I won't apologise for my choice of pictures when I am discussing the early days that a rescue dog should experience The more you try to cram experiences in the more likely it is for a newly rehomed dog to become more anxious. Pushing too hard is not beneficial and will not help a dog to enjoy the world Please forget the advice you are invariably going to be given by friends and family and do not submerge your dog into busy places that are teeming with