All things puppy
Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting,
but with so much to think about and so much information out there, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming
Don't worry, I've got you! Here is how I can get you and your puppy started on the right paw
Whether you are a first-time puppy parent, or someone who wants to welcome their new arrival with confidence, there are many things we can cover:
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Pre-pup arrival
preparing your home environment, harmful things to watch out for, selecting the right supplies, management tips to set you and your puppy up for success
Dealing with common puppy challenges
toilet training, mouthing, stealing items, chewing.. everything!, jumping up, finding an "off-switch", preventing separation anxiety, fostering calmness and relaxation
The first weeks
what to focus on, activities to grow the bond with your puppy, how to establish a healthy routine, an enrichment plan for overall emotional and behavioural wellness
Puppy
socialisation
what the term"socialisation" actually means and how to positively expose your puppy to other dogs and people for long lasting confidence, optimism and social resilience
Understanding your puppy
learning to read your puppy's body language, knowing your puppy's species and breed-specific needs, helping your puppy through challenging situations
Intro
life skills
polite greetings, loose lead walking, recall, building focus and engagement, growing confidence and problem-solving, working through distractions and more!
Everything is taught with a relationship-centred approach.
Through fun, simple, yet effective games we will grow both yours and your puppy's confidence, optimism and trust in one another, setting the foundations for behavioural wellness, a strong partnership and a harmonious life together
How we can help
Positive Tails Bespoke Training
This training is ideal for when you need to tackle a specific challenge with your puppy (e.g. loose lead walking, recall, barking, dealing with distractions, puppy biting, toilet training, etc.) or need assistance with a specific topic (e.g. pre-puppy arrival, the first weeks, socialisation, preparing for vet visits, understanding your puppy, etc)​
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Ahead of our session you will be sent an enrolment form with questions about your puppy's history, health, lifestyle and general behaviour to help us craft a bespoke training plan
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Support can be provided for individual sessions or, when multiple sessions are required, training bundles can be purchased. Each session will last 60 minutes and can be held in-person at your home or remotely on Zoom
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Book a free introductory call here or drop me a text, and we'll find out what package is best for you and your pup!
Depending on what you would like to focus on, we can have our session/s before you bring your puppy home or up until your puppy is 6 months old ​
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Included in the price:
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Welcome pack to the Positive Tails family
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Introductory e-guide on positive reinforcement training
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​Helpful handouts and videos to recap and add on to the theory / exercises learnt in our session
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Bundles only:
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Instructions for the exercises to do throughout the week​
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WhatsApp / email support in between sessions​​​
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Feedback on videos of you and your puppy training in between sessions​
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£50 for 1 session​
£140 for 3 sessions
​£220 for 5 sessions​
£340 for 8 sessions
Positive Puppy Starter Pack
A structured course designed to equip you and your puppy with all the essentials that you need to build a strong
foundation and positively prepare you for the tricky adolescence phase
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Each session will last 60 minutes and can be held in-person at your home or remotely on Zoom
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​Over the course of 6 sessions we will explore all things puppy with a mix of theory and fun, easy training games covering:​
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positive reinforcement and clicker training basics
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understanding your puppy's needs and body language
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how to positively socialise your puppy
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how to deal with common puppy challenges
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positive handling and vet visit preparation
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intro life skills: recall, loose leash walking, dropping and leaving items, polite greetings, and more!
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enrichment, play and fun games to do together
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how to grow confidence, impulse-control and calmness
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We recommend starting with this course just after taking your puppy home, but ​the content can be tweaked depending on your puppy's age and your specific needs
Included in the price:
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Welcome pack to the Positive Tails family
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Electronic guide on positive reinforcement training
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​ Helpful handouts and videos to recap and add on to the theory / exercises learnt in our session
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​Instructions for the exercises to do throughout the week
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​WhatsApp / email support in between sessions
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​​​Feedback on videos of you and your puppy training in between sessions​
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Graduation certificate to show off your amazing achievement!
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£240 for 6 sessions​
All training starts at home! Whether in person or remote via Zoom, our 1:1 puppy sessions will set you up for success by giving you the tools that you need from the comfort of your home before taking your skills on the road :)​
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Book an introductory call and tell us about your puppy :)
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