Puppy Training
You've waited for just the right time and now your brand new puppy is here! Congratulations!
You might by now also be realising that there's more to raising a puppy than you thought? How do I toilet train my puppy? What do I do about my puppy biting? What is all this puppy socialisation you keep hearing about and how do I best do it?
You've come to right place!
Dog Training
With a focus on positive reinforcement, my training approach emphasizes understanding all the elements that go together to make your dog unique. Each session is designed to be both fun and effective, ensuring that you and your dog can build a strong bond while mastering essential skills.
Each consultation comes with a copy of my dog manual, A Calmer Canine, plus an individual behaviour report and plan, emailed to you afterwards.
$250
Your little furry bundle is home with you at last - what now?! Get off on the right paw with an in-home NEW PUPPY session. At this 1.5 hour session, we address the immediate behavioural training issues that all new puppy parents require, such as settling at night, toilet training, mouthing, chewing, alone time, feeding and establishing good household routines and introducing the foundations of future training. As your new puppy is in his or her Critical Socialisation Period (or Sensitive Period for Socialisation), you will also learn how best to take full advantage of this precious time, setting your puppy up for becoming a relaxed and resilient dog!
New Puppy (8-12 weeks)
Puppy School - group classes
$295
Puppy School is designed to help you raise your ideal puppy while establishing a strong bond between you and your furry friend. In our friendly and supportive environment, you and your puppy will learn together in small groups. The course consists of five weekly lessons, each lasting one hour, tailored specifically for puppies aged 8 to 15 weeks at the time of the first lesson. These sessions provide essential training, socialisation, and guidance to set your puppy up for a happy and well-adjusted life.
Join us at Puppy School and give your puppy the best start possible! Held at Balmain Village Vet Hospital, 3 Beattie Street Balmain, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6-7pm
Join us at Puppy School and give your puppy the best start possible! Held at Balmain Village Vet Hospital, 3 Beattie Street Balmain, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6-7pm Small class sizes ensure individual attention while still providing valuable puppy socialisation opportunities.
Over the 5 weeks you will learn how to raise your perfect puppy and all the basics in teaching your puppy useful skills.
Senior Puppy (13-23 weeks)
$290
Your puppy has now settled right in, has graduated from Puppy School and has now had all their shots. Or perhaps you missed out on Puppy School or have just adopted an older puppy. Either continue your training or get started with a SENIOR PUPPY session. Here we will start your puppy's basic manners training, instructing you on how to teach your puppy to listen to and understand you, how to walk nicely on a loose lead and to always come when you call them! This session is tailored to your individual needs and so is also a great opportunity to address any behaviour you're having trouble with.
Premium Puppy Pack
$1260
Want to give your puppy the very best start possible? Keep your momentum and commitment going and the (fuzzy tennis) ball rolling! In a prepaid Premium Puppy Package you will receive all the puppy sessions including Puppy School, plus an extra helpful session timed just as your puppy heads into adolescence at 6 months.
New Puppy - It’s all pee, poo and teeth!
Puppy School - Learn with new friends!
Senior Puppy - Hello world!
Early Adolescence - the turbulent teens!
You will also receive essential equipment, designed to make both yours and your puppy’s lives easier , better and more fun! Equipment provided at New Puppy session.
Rope toys - short and long
snuffle mat
Lickimat
Treat training pouch
Long line
Dogs
Good Manners
Good dog manners involve a range of behaviors that make interactions with humans and other dogs smoother and more enjoyable. This includes basic obedience, such as sitting, staying, and coming on cue, as well as polite behaviors like loose-leash walking, avoiding jumping, and not begging for food. Good manners also encompass appropriate greetings, settling calmly, and generally being well-behaved in various situations.
Struggling to get and keep your dog’s attention? Learn how to effectively communicate and be someone your dog wants to listen to!
$380 - 2 hours
In our sessions, we will:
Establish Clear Communication: Learn the best ways to convey your expectations to your dog using cues and signals that they can understand.
Incorporate Basic Manners: Teach your dog fundamental skills such as sit, lie down, stay, loose lead walking and come, laying the foundation for good behavior in various situations.
Address Specific Challenges: Work together to tackle any issues you’re experiencing, whether it's leash pulling, jumping up on guests, not coming when called or not responding to requests.
Encourage Good Habits: Use positive reinforcement techniques to promote desirable behaviors, ensuring your dog feels motivated and engaged during training.
Create a Calm Environment: Learn techniques for mat training and settling your dog, helping them feel secure and relaxed in your home.
Each training plan is tailored to fit your schedule and you and your dog’s needs, making it convenient for you to incorporate training into your daily routine. Together, we can transform potential challenges into opportunities for learning and growth, ultimately resulting in a happier, well-adjusted dog. Ready to get started? Contact us to schedule your first session! Let's embark on this rewarding journey together.
$295 for 3 x 1 hour lesson Package
Confused about why your dog continues to pull hard on the lead? A tight lead can create further problems and is just not much fun for those at either end!
And while we’re at it, does he ignore you when you call him to come? This behaviour is at best irritating and at worst, dangerous.
In small groups of 2 or 3 dogs, we can focus on these practical skills over 3 x 1 hour lessons. Learn how to teach your dog that the best place to walk is by your side and how coming to you, even in the face of big distractions, is always the most rewarding option!
Loose Lead Walking & Rocket Recalls!
Starting at $380
Behavioural problems are those that are not responsive to manners training but require a Behaviour Modification Program, management strategies and sometimes a referral to a Veterinary Behaviourist.
Poor socialisation, dog to dog reactivity, destructive behaviour, resource guarding, fear, phobias and aggression are some common behavioural problems. Successfully resolving behavioural issues is dependent on a number of variables but requires time, understanding, patience, persistence and dedication.
Call or email to discuss your dog’s particular issue.
Behaviour Modification
Canine Good Citizen Award
Canine Good Citizen Award - 4 x 1 hour lesson and assessment package - $720
Additional single 1 hour lessons - $180
The Delta Institute is the accrediting body for positive reward based trainers who have undertaken the national accredited training course conducted by Delta.
Every dog guardian would like their dog to have good manners and be well behaved both at home and out and about. The aim of the Delta Canine Good Citizen Award is to reward those guardians who put time and effort into their dog so that he or she is well mannered and confident and comfortable in everyday situations, both at home and in public.
The Canine Good Citizen™ Award can only be offered by currently accredited Delta Institute Members who have been certified to conduct the Award.
To be eligible to qualify for the CGC Award, you must complete a class or private training program with a Delta accredited instructor. At Positively Rewarding, I offer packages of 4 x 1 hour private lessons. These cover the initial Foundation Skills, followed by the more advanced Life Skills required to successfully achieve the Award. Assessment of each criteria is recorded throughout the course. Book as many 4 x 1 hour lesson packages as necessary to achieve the award and single lessons can be added to the end of any package.
To ensure you and your dog are truly competent in the range of exercises included in the Award, I will observe you demonstrating these skills in different contexts during the length of the program and on at least 3 occasions before you can be assessed as competent.
Email me for more details and an outline of exercises to be assessed.
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