Train My Puppy Dumfries
Bowzer; was a working stooge dog.
photo by: Briony Lazarides
Company Summary
Home Visits, Puppy Classes and KCGCDS teaching and Testing. At TrainMyPuppy Dumfries the emphasis is on early learning for problem prevention, but I do take on problem dogs and veterinary behavioural referrals. At all levels ONLY Force Free methods are advised.
I aim to give each owner the skills to teach their own dogs to enjoy learning to be friendly and socially well-behaved, the best pet it can be. This with reference to practically applying learning theory and emphasis on positive reinforcement.
Please see my PPG Project Trade page for information on 'trading' punitive equipment for discounted services.
Please see my Kennel Club Good Citizens Page for Teaching and Testing info. I test for other clubs on a not-for-profit basis.
Microchipping; I am a trained qualified registered microchipper. I offer chipping for legally compliant breeders' litters in their own homes within 30 miles of Dumfries only. One complementary Discount Voucher off a BrightStart Puppy Home Visit is included for each new owner (or for the breeder if they keep a pup!)
Being a Safe Pet is Hard
photo by: Briony Lazarides
WHY Teach Puppies Young
I Do See Problem Dogs but Most Problems Are Preventable!
I prefer to help owners prevent problems ever starting. Puppies' 'critical socialisation' period is the 3-12 week age, when they accept new things as normal but as they grow on through puppyhood, fear related problems commonly develop in under-habituated dogs. These range from timidity, poor decision making and concentration making it harder for people to teach them new skills later, to aggression.
Very often owners do not become aware of this until the dog approaches 'teenage'. By then we are playing 'catch up' which sometimes lasts for life.
Also, early training starts a great dog-owner bond. A dog's first year has many developmental challenges, including natural 'fear periods' for even the best raised puppies.
Pre-empting these with positive guidance makes a huge difference how they 'come out the other side.'
'Socialisation & Habituation' should be about learning social manners. Plus getting used to all the bg wide wider world to learn what is 'normal'. Giving them an early variety of experiences plus guided learning really does affect a young puppy's brain power.
A Well Raised Puppy Is A Joy To Live With And To Love.
Please see my Services Page
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