Description

Welcome to Fundamentals 1, our foundational puppy training course designed for young dogs aged 6 weeks to 6 months. This crucial early stage of your puppy’s life is the perfect time to lay the groundwork for a well-mannered, confident, and friendly adult dog. Our course focuses on positive reinforcement, socialization, and creating healthy routines, helping you guide your puppy through the formative months with effective and enjoyable training techniques.

Training Approach

Fundamentals 1 emphasizes a positive-only training philosophy, using food rewards, praise, and play to shape your puppy’s behavior. We help you create a distraction-free environment where your puppy can safely explore and learn, reducing the risk of developing bad habits. By focusing on positive experiences, we build your puppy’s confidence and set the stage for a trusting relationship between you and your new companion.

Course Highlights:

Foundational Skills: Introduce your puppy to basic commands like sit, down, and recall using gentle, reward-based methods.

Creating Healthy Routines: Establish safe and consistent routines, including the proper use of crates, house training, and introducing your puppy to various parts of your home.

Socialization: Learn how to effectively introduce your puppy to different environments, people, other dogs, and pets, ensuring positive social experiences to prevent fear or aggression later in life.

Eliminating Bad Habits Early:

Get expert tips on how to prevent common bad habits such as excessive barking, chewing, and jumping by redirecting behavior before it becomes problematic.

Confidence Building:

Use food and praise to foster a confident, friendly puppy that feels comfortable interacting with family members, children, and other pets.

What You’ll Learn:

How to safely and effectively use a crate as a positive space for your puppy

Techniques to encourage your puppy to explore and learn without developing anxiety or fear

How to manage common puppy behaviors like nipping and chewing in a constructive way

The basics of leash introduction and early outdoor walks, making the experience positive and stress-free for your puppy

This course features easy-to-follow video lessons, practical exercises, and step-by-step guidance from our experienced trainers. Whether you’re a first-time puppy owner or looking to refine your training approach, Fundamentals 1 provides everything you need to build a strong, positive foundation for your puppy’s future.

Enroll today to give your puppy the best start in life!