Q. I have bought a book on dog training, why can't I train my puppy myself?A. Of course, books can be a useful source of information but they cannot offer correction advice when things don't go quite to plan. Just imagine being a new car driver and reading a book on how to drive a car, then getting into the driving seat and taking to the road on your own. A recipe for disaster!
Q. When should I bring my puppy to training classes?
A. As soon as your puppy has been fully inoculated and your vet says it can go out. Training in the early stages involves a lot of fun and play, but socialisation with other dogs at this early stage will prevent anti-social behaviour later on.
Q. I'm worried that my dog won't behave and will show me up.
A. Our introductory dog classes for both puppies and older or rescue dogs are structured to ensure that everyone progresses comfortably at their own pace, and is put totally at ease.
Q. I have a five-year-old rescue dog. Is it too old to bring to classes?
A. It does not matter how old your dog is, it can still learn and you will gain much pleasure from teaching it. An older dog has possibly picked up a number of bad habits so can be more of a challenge than a puppy, but this can make the results of training all the more rewarding.
Q. Can my dog really learn to behave and obey me in just one hour a week?
A. No, you will learn how to train and handle your dog correctly for best results, but like all school work, homework of just ten to fifteen minutes a day is essential for positive progression.