Dog Training

PawsAbout is delighted to introduce Doglogic Dog & Puppy Training in the Eastern Suburb of Coogee.

Julie & Trudi are excellent trainers who will work with you and your puppy using reward based training methods to achieve great results. 

Puppy Pre-School

Do you have a brand new puppy? Then why not bring your new pup along to one of our Puppy Pre-Schools.
We'll provide you with all the information and practical training you'll need to start your puppy off on the right track. Including toilet-training, mouthing, barking, jumping up, walking on a lead, appropriate socialising, coming when called and so on.

When: Puppy Pre-School in Cogee is held on Wednesday nights,

from 6.30-7.30pm over 4 weeks (excl. P/Hols)

Next class commences Wednesday, the 6th of June 2012

Where: Paws About Pet Boutique & Dog Grooming Salon
Shop 1, 183 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee
Ph: 8021 7708

Puppy Detail: Pups to be aged 8-18 weeks on commencement of classes.
(NB: It's preferable that pups not start class until 1 week after first vaccination)

Cost: $160 per pup
How to Book: Phone: Julie - 0421 053 438
Email: julie@doglogic.com.au

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Why Puppy Pre-School?

The first few months of a puppy's life are critical in setting the foundation for a happy, well adjusted adult dog. This is when your pup will begin to develop relationships and a means of communication, both with other dogs and with humans. Puppies don't know not to chew on your hand, jump up on you or toilet in the house. They will only ever know what you have taught them. We can show you how to solve these behavioural problems.

How we Train

Our training methods are positive, fun for both you and your pup and reward-based.....and No, reward-based training doesn't mean that you're bribing your dog to do what you ask or that you'll need to use food rewards forever, every time you train!
Reward-based training is simply motivational - no harsh methods are needed.
Our training is based on rewarding the desired behaviour and motivating your pup so that he
will enjoy the training sessions. Training should never be frustrating or a chore - it should ALWAYS
be fun for both you and your dog.

Book Now
Places are limited (max 5-6 pups), so please call us to book in your pup as soon as you can!
(NB: the space allows for a maximum of 2 people for each pup).

Please read an important article about early Puppy socialisation principles:

Puppy_socialization_vs_vacc.pdf

A few simple training tips...

from Trudi & Julie @ dogLOGIC Dog Training

www.doglogic.com.au

• Keep training sessions short and fun. 5-10 minutes a few times a day is sufficient.
• Voice control - keep you voice level and steady. Don't shout commands at your dog (dogs have much better hearing than we do!)
• Get your dog's attention by letting them see the treat in your hand before asking him or her to do something.
• Choose a single word for each action, make sure all members of the household agree, and be consistent.
• When starting to train your dog make sure you match the word to the behaviour, eg. Don't keep repeating 'sit, sit, sit' when your dog is standing in front of you wagging his tail or 'sit' will eventually mean 'stand in front of me and wag your tail'! Instead, say 'sit' the second that your dog's bottom touches the ground, and give him a treat as a reward.
• Train at different times of the day and in different spots to avoid being predictable. Plus, dogs don't generalize well, so you need to train in different locations to ensure that your dog truly learns the behaviour, eg. sit means sit no matter where you are.
• End your training sessions on a high so that you will both look forward to the next one.
• If you dog becomes tired or distracted stop training immediately and make the next session shorter.
• Be patient! Don't expect your adult dog or baby puppy to be proficient straight away. As with humans, learning new things takes time.
• Don't jump ahead. If your dog is having difficulty with an exercise, consider that you may be going too fast, so go back a step or two or progress more slowly.
• And most importantly - have a sense of humour and don't take training too seriously. Training can be frustrating, for both you and your dog so just take it slow, keep it fun and you'll find your dog will learn soon enough.

Courteous Canines

Dog Behavioral trainer Lindsey Harpur - please contact Lindsey on 0420 750 430

www.courteouscanines.com.au