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Reasons for Puppy Preschool

The first 12 - 13 weeks of a dog’s life are crucial in forming the temperament and character it will have for life.  Most people get puppies at eight weeks.  That means you’ve only got four to five weeks to get it right.
                    Peter Neville Animal Psychologist UK

The crucial development phase for a puppy is three to 12 weeks, studies have been carried out that indicate that puppies who miss out on socialisation during this time can be hyperactive, aggressive, antisocial and/or fearful.  Most of the dogs that arrive in lost dogs’ homes are found to have behavioural problems which, with a little care and training may not have occurred.
By bringing your puppy to preschool you can introduce him/her to other puppies, dogs and people.  Let them experience new sounds and activities.  Socialisation will teach your pup to cope with new experiences without becoming fearful and aggressive. 
Learn how teach your pup to walk on a lead, sit drop and come using gentle positive methods.
 
 
 

Your Trainers

Roz and Lorna both appreciate dogs and would like to see every dog get the best start in life. 

Roz has been involved with dog training for nineteen years, she breeds and trials longhair weimaraners and has taken all of her dogs to show champion titles as well as gaining titles with them in obedience, tracking and endurance.  Her youngest dog gained his show Champion, CD, TD, TDX and Tracking Champion titles all before he reached two years old.  Roz has been an instructor at Gippsland Obedience Dog Club Inc for many years and her commitment was recognised when they  bestowed a life membership on her.  Roz is  a member of the Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club Inc, and the Weimaraner Club of Victoria.

Lorna has always had dogs, she has a degree in education and is currently employed by the State Government as a Pet Educator for primary schools.  She began dog training when she acquired her German Shepherd ten years ago.  Lorna still has her Shepherd, but has since adopted two other dogs that needed new homes, they are a Border Collie and a Papillon.   All  the dogs have been approved to work in schools and they all have trialled competitively.  Between them they have titles in obedience, agility, jumping, endurance and tracking.   Lorna is an instructor and  member of Bairnsdale & District Dog Obedience Club Inc.

Have you got your pup's attention? Try clapping or changing the tone of your voice. You don't need to shout, you just need to make it more exciting than the distraction. Whispering might even work. Are they getting tired? Puppies have very short attention spans. Does your pup understand the command?