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Once upon a time you were left on your own devices when it came to training a puppy!

Well, now there’s an easier way to put in place effective puppy house training techniques…

THIS IS TRAIN A PUP TIME’S ULTIMATE

“TOP DOG PACKAGE”…

 

Who will be the Top Dog in Your Household?

 

From:  Carolyn Read
Perth, Western Australia

Dear Friend

So many people get confused by the term TOP DOG or even PACK LEADER.  What sort of an image do these terms conjure up for you?  When you think of these words does a picture of you conquering a so-called “dominant” puppy by doing some of the following:-

  • gruff voice;
  • standing over the puppy so that it trembles in fear;
  • rubbing the puppy’s nose in its business because the toilet training hasn’t gone to plan;
  • a loud voice yelling “NO” and slapping the puppy on the side of the nose when it bites you.

come to mind?

Do you think your puppy does all of these things on purpose specifically to annoy you? Do you think that puppies are pre-destined to be dominant over humans and so we being the superior species have to “get in first” to make sure we are dominant over the dog?

Unfortunately, although people may not admit it this could be a perception or attitude that is subconsciously built into our psyche – that we must dominate every creature below us.  I am not going to get too technical here, but how would it be if I could shatter these perceptions and show you the “reality” from the pup’s perspective instead?

Believe it or not, puppies are not out to deliberately annoy, anger, frustrate or, yes, even dominate us!  Like us, all they want is a happy life with a family who cares and nurtures them and a family they can bond with.  That doesn’t sound so bad, does it?

The misconception happens because we, as humans, don’t understand dogs and their natural behaviour patterns – things they have been hard-wired with since the beginning of time.  This is their survival instinct which has been passed down through the ages and is a permanent part of their genetic makeup.

So back to the behaviours that are misconstrued as being dominating:

  • Puppy Biting – all puppies will mouth and they will bite.  They don’t have hands to explore their new environments with so what do they use?  They use their mouths!  Not to damage or hurt – but to explore, to play, to chew.  YES, puppy biting is just a normal behaviour to a dog.
  • Toileting – like humans, all dogs need to eliminate.  If you have a puppy all you need to do is train the puppy where the appropriate toilet area is.  This doesn’t happen overnight but through repetition and learning they will get it.
  • Jumping Up – yes, this can be perceived as a dominant thing and kneeing a pup in the chest is actually encouraging the dog to perform that more.

Do you see HOW your biggest fears and misconceptions, despite wanting to achieve a good outcome, could actually set you up to  DAMAGE not BUILD your relationship with your new puppy?

So let me share with you another perception of TOP DOG and PACK LEADER concepts….

In the wild, yes, there is a top dog or leader of the pack, however this is based on a mutual respect and does not involve intimidation or aggression.  A pack leader will establish itself as leader by means of established and maintained ritualised behaviour patterns, which does not need to include fighting or aggression of any sort.

So how does this apply to our everyday lives?  True, our pets don’t live in the wild and have to hunt for food, everything is provided.  Food is a great tool that we can use to help our puppies through rewarding the behaviour we like and simply not rewarding the behaviour we don’t like.

If we can be calm and patient while the pup is learning – remember we make mistakes too – and treat the pup with kindness and respect then that will be reciprocated.

TRAIN A PUP TIME’S TOP DOG PACKAGE can show you how to establish yourself as the Top Dog by using a set of techniques so that not only will your puppy respect you as Top Dog but you will also respect the puppy for who he/she is.  And, not only that, you will have a greater respect for yourself because of the achievements that will be evident by the improvement of your puppy’s behaviour.

So what is included in the TOP DOG PACKAGE?

  1. Personalised home consultation to help you set up for successful training and management of your puppy in the home.
  2. A welcoming kit which contains additional information which will help answer some of your questions, noises CD, clicker, training toy, chew treat, tug toy, treat, discount vouchers.
  3. The Ultimate Puppy Owner’s Guide … To Rearing, Training and Loving Your Pet For Life is a manual you can keep as a reference at home on the strategies covered in detail.  You can read more about it by clicking here.
  4. 5 weeks of one hour puppy socialization classes.
  5. Rover’s Reminders are notes and reminders sent out after each class.  There is a lot of information to take in each week and these help remind you of what is covered which will help you manage and train your puppy at home.
  6. Personalised follow-up home consultation/training session to help you along the way once your classes are finished.  This can be used as a review for anything you may still be struggling with.
  7. Regular newsletter full of news and hints and tips.  If you have any stories about your puppy, be sure to let me know so they can be included.
  8. Ongoing support.  I have found that just because classes finish clients still may need some advice and so I do help my clients with advice should the need arise.

So together with Train A Pup Time you will be able to alleviate all of those fears and you WILL be able to get things right and avoid where others go wrong.

What is included in the classes?  This is what you and your puppy will learn:-

  1. Attention exercises and games – this will assist you in getting better attention from your puppy.  Attention is the basis for all training and obedience exercises.
    * * You will be delighted when your pup listens and respond to his/her name.
  2. Puppy Socialization Exercises –  socialization includes short sessions of puppy play as well as exposing the puppy to people handling.
    * * Knowing your pup will be safe with people and other animals and can cope in many different circumstances will mean you can relax and take your dog anywhere.
  3. Puppy Biting Behaviour –  teaching your puppy to be gentle with when mouthing and biting on people is a priority at Train A Pup Time.
    * * You will be amazed when you see that it is possible to teach your pup to be gentle with you and your children.
  4. Food and Guarding – prevention of resource guarding behaviour is paramount to having a safe dog around people and other dogs.  We show you how to teach your puppy that taking a highly valued item away is no big deal.
    * * It will be able to relax when you know that your dog will not get aggressive around food or other highly valued items, which can include toys, space or even people!
  5. Basic Puppy Obedience – teaching your puppy basic obedience skills such as walking nicely on a lead, sit, drop, stand and puppy recalls from the beginning will make ongoing dog training much easier.
    * * Just imagine being able to walk your dog and he/she is not pulling your arm out.
    * * You will be proud when you call your dog and he/she comes to you.
  6. Dog Grooming – we talk about the importance of grooming your dog and other health topics.
    * * The quickest and easiest ways to ensure your dog will always look good and feel healthy.
  7. Take It / Leave It – there are times when you will be out and about with your dog and you don’t want him/her picking things up, eg. a dead blowfish which is poisonous to dogs.
    * * Teaching your puppy to “leave” things which may be poisonous  could potentially save his/her life
  8. Go To Your Mat – there are times when this exercise can be useful for settling a puppy down, particularly if you are eating at the table, or you don’t want your puppy jumping on visitors as they enter.
    * * How to ensure your dog will settle down when you decide it is time.
  9. Anti-Jumping – you don’t want your pup, especially if you have a large breed, jumping on people.  It is not that difficult to train your puppy to not jump on people from the start.
    * * How to train the puppy not to jump up on everyone who comes to the door – your relatives, friends and neighbours will love you for this one!

 

 

If you have any doubts and uncertainties about whether you are doing the right thing OR prefer to get an even MORE personalized service then this package might just be for you!

Consider the benefits of:-

  • Having the programme to suit your personal needs and circumstances;
  • Having a detailed manual which covers all aspects of dog ownership that you can refer to at any time;
  • Having a 5 week course where your puppy can learn to socialize with other puppies in a safe environment;
  • Having a continued support system with access to regular newsletters and articles to assist you with your journey and training;
  • Seeing your puppy improve and actually become a dog to be proud of when out in the community and at home;
  • Knowing how to modify those problem puppy behaviours which can become potential problems if not addressed in the beginning;
  • Learning a reward-based training system which will keep you and your puppy happy and eager to please you.

If your time is stretched to the max now then why not let TRAIN A PUP TIME take the pressure away from you with the planning that is needed to house train your new puppy effectively.  We will give you the techniques and then you just have to work with them.  No more trial and error, hit and miss, and in the process your puppy’s precious “learning time” is being wasted away!

So I’m inviting you to enrol in the TOP DOG PACKAGE for just $407.00 (valued at $531.00) if you want somewhere to get your puppy socialized where you know your pup will be getting the best possible care without fear or bullying or becoming too timid around other pups in a safe environment….as well as learning how to start off on the right foot without inadvertently creating future dog problems!

If you are still not convinced that Train A Pup Time Puppy Classes can deliver then read on……….

So, are you ready to be top dog of the pack?  By enrolling now in Train A Pup Time Puppy School is your statement and commitment to be a responsible dog owner and do the best possible for this pet who has come into your life.

Click Here to find out when our next classes are starting

Our classes require a minimum of 3 puppies for effective socialisation purposes and are limited to 6 puppies per class, for effective management.  To find out about the next available class please complete the form on the Contact Us page and register your information.  Please make sure you advise your correct contact details and also advise your preferences for class days/times.

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Enrol with 2 puppies or refer someone else to any of the 3 packages and you will receive a $20 rebate for your puppy once both puppies have completed the programme.

Remember, I stand by my commitment to you and your puppy and if you decide that this package is not for you after payment has been made and before the course has started then you will be refunded your payment in full.  No questions asked!

So, are you ready for the absolute BEST journey with your puppy?

Love and success

Carolyn Read
Train A Pup Time

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