26/06/2025
🔴“We don’t need to train - we’re not having any problems.”
✅ TRUTH:
Proactive training prevents problems.
By the time behaviour becomes “a problem,” it’s often rehearsed, reinforced, and emotionally rooted.
Training isn’t just for fixing issues - it’s for learning the dog training skills to use when unwanted behaviours start cropping up.
🐾 Why early puppy and adolescent dog training matters:
✅ Name response – So your dog turns to you, even when it’s busy
✅ Lead walking – So walks don’t become battles
✅ Recall – So you can relax off lead and know what to do if they don't come back
✅ Handling – So grooming and vet checks don’t cause your dog dread
✅ Settling – So they can rest in cafés, cars, and busy homes
✅ Social skills – So they focus with dogs around, and feel they don't have to interact with them
✅ Engagement – So you’re more exciting than whatever it is they are excited about, whether that's another person, dog or squirrel
✅ Confidence – So new places and loud noises don’t spark fear in your dog
✅ Problem prevention – So jumping, guarding, stealing and barking don’t become habits
A lot of dog don't start out “difficult.”
They started out normal...
A bit barky...
A bit clingy...
A bit excitable around other dogs...
A bit distracted...
A bit pully on the lead...
The difference between something ‘small’ and a long-term behaviour problem?
👉 Repetition. Frustration. Missed windows.
Early training isn’t just about sits and downs.
It’s about:
✔ Less worry about off lead freedom
✔ Everyday confidence
✔ Easier walks
✔ Safe family life
✔ Happy holidays
If your pup is “fine,” now’s the perfect time to train.
You’re not just teaching cute behaviours - you’re building the life you want together.and alternative behaviours
👉 Venues in Bolton, Unsworth, Rawtenstall, Rochdale.
Are you ready to book on?⬇️
www.paws-ontraining.co.uk
