17/07/2025
Three more puppies have graduated from the Ingenious Puppy Class. Huge congratulations to them! 😍
I am always finding it difficult to recap everything that puppies achieved in a puppy class, because there is just so much! Beside learning all sorts of life skills like walking on a leash and recall and plenty more in their formal training lessons, these pups have fully enjoyed the wonderful summer weather to explore and play outdoors. ☀️ The topics we explored in our outdoor socialisations revolved around reading dog's body language all while investigating water, socialisation to unusual outfits (high-vis jackets, umbrellas, etc.), greeting people calmly, interacting with dogs when there's a size difference, recalling away from other dogs and lots and lots of learning to relax and switch off in the presence of other dogs and people.
I have no doubt that these pups will grow up to be curious, fun-loving and skilled dogs under the knowledgeable and loving care of their respective families. I am looking forward to hearing about their future successes and adventures. 🥰
Thank you for joining me on the class, I wish you all the best continuation!
Image descriptions:
Photo 1: A golden retriever puppy in a light green harness is being held by a smiling male-presenting person who is holding a baby blue and pink certificate and rosette. The puppy is relaxed, and looking at the camera with a slightly open mouth.
Photo 2: A Border terrier puppy in a bright orange harness is sitting calmly in front of her female-presenting guardian, who is smiling widely at the camera and also holding a certificate and rosette.
Photo 3: A tiny red cavapoo puppy in a black harness is sitting on a grey mat next to her certificate and rosette. She is looking straight at the camera, and her ears are slightly pinned and her tail is pointing up in anticipation of interacting with the camera person.
Photo 4: A snapshot shows the golden retriever puppy walking on a loose leash next to her person. She is looking up in excitement, communicated by an open mouth, wide, open ears and a tail that is wagging high.
Photo 5: The golden retriever puppy is investigating orange plastic bowls floating in a blue kiddy pool, which also has squares of artificial grass going through the middle.
Photo 6: The cavapoo puppy is interacting with a shallow rubber purple bowl filled with water and other floating toys in a field. Her handler is squatting next to her and is placing treats in an orange toy while smiling. The Border terrier puppy is sniffing in snufflemats inside a colourful fabric tunnel in the background. Her person is standing next to the tunnel.
Photo 7: The Border terrier is leaping at the cavapoo playfully, who is dashing past her. The golden retriever puppy is laid relaxed in the grass next to them and is watching.
Photo 8: The cavapoo puppy is practising laying down on her grey mat in front of her person, who is placing a treat in front of the puppy's paws. Toys and a snufflemat are around them.
Photo 9: A male-presenting person is sitting cross-legged on the ground and is luring the golden retriever puppy's nose up with a treat in their hand.
Photo 10: The Border terrier puppy is laid in the grass in front of her female-presenting handler, who is looking down at her while wearing a cycling helmet. Flower pots are in the grass next to them.
