Beginners Good Manners

Positive Paws Beginners Good Manners course is the course to start with for dogs and owners that have had little or no training before, or need a refresher course.

Our Beginners Good Manners course will teach you and your dog basic obedience and good manners as well as socialise them with other dogs and people and you will learn about dog behaviour and body language and the basics of how dogs learn.

Did you know the number one reason dogs are surrendered or euthanased is because of behaviour problems? And the most common problem behaviours often stem from boredom or the dog simply hasn't been taught how to live with humans. Dogs are very good at being dogs and they do what works for them. It is not fair to expect your dog to know how to act like a human or understand the rules we live by without being shown. The Positive Paws Beginners Good Manners course is the best way for you to to learn how to do this.

Learn how to best deal with and prevent common problems like jumping up, biting/mouthing, chewing, digging, barking, pulling on leash.

Learn how to teach your dog good house and life rules and how to socialise and train them properly and effectively.

Learn how to play well with your dogs and how to keep them happy and healthy to prevent boredom.

The basic obedience cues and exercises you will learn in this course:

Connection Training for good leash manners and pleasant walks, and for building a great connection with your dog which will help with all aspects of training and living with your dog.

Sit, Down, Stand

Come

Stay

Off & Take It

Give

Settle Down & Handling

Please note that we use Positive Reinforcement Methods to train your dog. We do not use check/choker chains or similar training aids. If you feel you need better on-leash control of your dog prior to attending class then please contact us, or check out our store, and we can advise you on the fitting and purchasing of dog friendly no-pull aids like Black Dog Head Halters or Black Dog Balance Harnesses. Alternatively we can fit them at class.

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