The third intake of @aaisingapore’s Caring Canine Puppy Prep Course is now open! If you missed the first two intakes, do not hesitate and register now! You can read more about this course on our site or on @aaisingapore's site too 🧡
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[Puppy Prep Course - calling all pups! 🐶]
We are excited to launch the third run of our "Caring Canine Puppy Prep Course" with AAI Singapore!
The entire course consists of 6 sessions and the dates are:
1st session: 6 April 2024, 10 - 1030 AM: Meet and Greet
2nd session: 13 April 2024, 3 - 5 PM: Theory lesson at Puppy Colours (2h)
3rd session: 20 April 2024, 415 - 515 PM: Practical lesson at Puppy Colours
4th session: 27 April 2024, 415 - 515 PM: Practical lesson at Puppy Colours
The remaining two sessions will be held with @aaisingapore and their beneficiaries, and will be determined once our group of students has been confirmed 🥳
There are only 6 slots available, so hurry sign up now by dropping @aaisingapore a DM or an email! Please note that your registration is not final until you have received confirmation from AAI Singapore, and payment of the deposit has been made.
Door safety is essential for the doors that lead outside, such as your house or your vehicle, especially if your dog tends to bolt through doors when it’s open. By teaching your dog how to ‘Wait’ at boundaries, not only will you reduce the chances of accidents happening, you’ll also be teaching them impulse control and manners at the same time.
If you have already taught your dog how to ‘Wait’, level that up by practising at a boundary! This cue can be practised at any boundary – it doesn’t just have to be the main door. Some ways this cue can be utilised are before you leave the house or opening the car door, when you’re carrying a bulky item into the house, or when you have friends coming over to your place.
This differs from ‘stay’, where your dog is supposed to stay still. Practising ‘wait’ at a boundary teaches them not to cross the boundary – you can practise it with a visible boundary (like the door) or with an invisible boundary drawn using our hand to indicate an invisible boundary. Your dog is allowed to move anywhere behind the boundary, as long as they do not cross it.
Watch our trainer, Izzy, practise ‘Wait’ with Cheddar, the Labrador, across physical and invisible boundaries.
As 'Wait' is an essential life skill, it is taught in our puppy classes. If you'd like to work on 'Wait' in other real-life scenarios, feel free to let our trainers know when you sign up, or any time during your private class!
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‘Mat’, or ‘Place’, can be used in other ways aside from around the house when you have things to do, when people come over, or when you’re taking your dog out.
With enough practice over time, your dog will be able to learn how to relax on their mat, helping to reduce some of their anxiety and over-arousal issues since they might figure out how to self-regulate through this cue. Your dog can also gain some confidence being on their mat, as they know they’re in a safe space.
So if you’re looking to introduce new people or situations to your dog, you can use this cue to teach them how to be comfortable under those circumstances. Of course, your dog is allowed to move away if they feel unsure or nervous. Pay attention to their body language as they’ll communicate their threshold of tolerance to you.
Watch our trainer, Weien, practise ‘Mat’ with Tobi, the West Highland Terrier, in a few different situations!
This foundational cue is also taught in our most popular private Puppy Life Skills class, alongside many more essential life skills that will help your dog become well-mannered and well-adjusted in your household.
Interested in giving your pup a holistic education? Sign up for our private class today!
Walks are essential when living with a dog, so loose leash walking is one of the core topics covered in our puppy classes.
Learn how to get your dog to walk calmly beside you without darting off at the first thing they see with our trainers! If you have specific goals in mind to work with your dog on walks, you can speak with your trainer in a private class and the training plan can be adjusted to your needs.
Watch our trainers practise loose leash walking with a few Montessori School students and alumni!
Interested in transforming your daily walks into an enjoyable experience? Sign up for a class with us today!
