Mark’s puppy classes focus on 4 main areas:Socialisation in a controlled environmentTeaching basic behaviours (sit, drop, come, loose-lead walking, etc.)Preventing unwanted behaviours (nipping/biting, jumping up, barking, etc.)Useful day-to-day information for new dog ownersProper socialisation during the Critical Socialisation Period (8-16 weeks of age) can be the single most influential factor in preventing reactivity and fearfulness later in life. After the first week, the primary focus of each class is supervising the puppy interactions to allow proper dog-to-dog socialisation. During these supervised play times, you will learn to recognise good play vs bad play, and learn how, when and why to interrupt puppy play.Concurrently, you will learn how to teach basic commands like SIT, DROP, COME, etc. You will also learn the basics of getting the behaviour you want while preventing unwanted behaviours such as jumping up, mouthing, etc.The focus of the class is on having a pet dog that you can enjoy in an urban environment.
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