24/10/2024
You’ve just brought your bright-eyed, yet untrained, puppy home. What’s next you ask? Puppy school, right?
Wrong !
Although they’re popular and often endorsed by vets, puppy school gets a big fat “F” on our report card.
For starters, being part of a large group of misbehaving pups-in-training is actually counterproductive to your dog’s learning and growth (surprise, surprise).
So here are the FIVE main reasons you should ditch puppy school.
Beware of amateur trainers
With poor knowledge and skills to properly train your impressionable puppy, they can do more harm than good. So, watch out! FACT: We spend over 85-90% of our time going to innocent dog owners who attended puppy school to fix the problems that have developed and should never have occurred in the 1st place.
It’s a short-term solution
Enrolling your new four-legged friend in a four-week puppy school program sure sounds good.
But is it too good to be true?
Sorry to break it to you – but yes. Yes it is.
Instead, training should be incorporated into your dog’s everyday life.
Things can get unruly
Socialising your puppy doesn’t mean letting them go crazy in a group of other untrained puppies.
This causes over-excitement, encourages aggression and instils fear.
Not exactly the desired emotional state of a puppy-in-training
It’s a ‘one size fits all’ approach
Nothing could be further than the truth – All puppies have different training needs, depending on their unique character, personality temperament, breed and varying home environments.
The wrong type of reinforcement
Puppy schools love to use treats. And why wouldn’t they? Bribing dogs with food is not the answer
There are much smarter ways to positively reinforce your dog’s behaviour…
So what’s the best puppy training alternative?
For the best results, your newest family member needs individual, in-home training – from an experienced dog training specialist.
At AUSDOG, we provide individual tailored training that best suits your individual family needs and that of your puppy. We come to you saving you time, and the angst of not knowing what is right for your puppy. We help you set your puppy up to be a well-mannered, happy, confident and have a sociable life by your side. We will teach you the right way the 1st time Call 1800 AUSDOG to arrange a home visit from our experienced dog trainer
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