Beginners Course

Service Description

Beginners course for puppies and beginner dogs alike. **For older dogs - please be sure that you are not experiencing reactivity** A 5 week progressive course covering all things puppy. Weekly sessions supporting new puppy owners to get their pups off to the best start. Training includes - Focus on owner - Basic body language - Lead walking - Greeting politely - Magic Mat - Come when called -An introduction to grooming/ maintenance -Enrichment As well as other fun tricks and challenges along the way. Reward based training methods used to teach dogs the behaviours we want from them, in a fun and interactive way. Together we will work through exercises to progress your dog from responding to basic cues to offering reliable communication. Classes are 1hr 15 mins **Waggology politely requests the use of a flat collar and/ or a well fitted, non tightening harness. The use of any corrective equipment such as slip leads, tightening headcollars, choke chains, e-collars or pet spray is not permitted.** For recall training, long lines are provided but can only be used on a harness for safety reasons. Your most important piece of equipment is your reward! Prepare a selection of high value, human grade training treats such as cooked meats and cheese, chopped into teeny pea sized pieces.