PUPPY SOCIALISATION CLASSES

Puppies must be 8 weeks old and have had their first vaccination before commencing. Puppies older than 14 weeks will need to attend an obedience class, as they will now act and play like a juvenile dog not a puppy and may not interact well with the younger pups. All puppies to be on lead on arrival. Children are welcome to participate but a limit of one child per family per session. This is not just a play session it is a structured class for pups to learn good manners and teach owners appropriate training methods.) The course runs for 4 consecutive weeks Minimum 3 pups - Maximum 8 pups per class Please contact us and prepay to secure your place

Click on Team Member Your Instructor is Jackie Spyers One our very experienced Veterinary Nurses.

WHY PUPPY SOCIALISATION?

Young puppies learn a tremendous amount through play. This is how the pack hierarchy is established within a pack. Through play they learn about "bite inhibition"- that is the ability to control the biting instinct; they discover how to manipulate each other, learn how the pecking order is established and learn the all important calming signals of canine body language to ensure they avoid conflict and establish good relationships with the dogs they meet.

The socialisation period lasts from 3-12 weeks of age, therefore the window of opportunity is very short.

Puppies joining socialisation classes learn basic obedience but more importantly benefit greatly from playing with pups of different breeds and size to themselves and meeting many different people.

A trip to the vet is one of the first things you do when bringing a new pup home. In order that this becomes a pleasure not a tussle of wills to drag the poor pup in the door, we hold our socialization classes at the clinic and make this a fun time so your pup will enjoy coming to visit us.

The team here have experienced the benefits of good socialisation, avoiding problems with aggression towards people and other dogs.

It is a four week course designed to inform you on all puppy matters and most importantly socialising your puppy while you both have fun.

You receive free samples, extensive notes and Jackie is always on hand to offer advice on further training or assistance with any behavioural problems you may be experiencing.

If you have or know someone with a new puppy please call us on 3284 5133 to secure your place.