K9 KINDY
New course dates:
K9 Kindy Course to be advised
@ St Finbarr’s School, Byron Bay
9.00-10.00am
4 week course – $225
For all bookings or enquires please text 0431 511 215 or email byron@pawpower.com.au.
Ages: 14+ weeks
Course: 4 weeks (1 hour per week)
Class size: Small groups (with max of 5 puppies)
Cost: $225.00
Where: St. Finbarr’s School, Byron Bay – Saturday mornings 9.00-10.00am
Support: Phone and email support, as required • Comprehensive Manual (digital version)
Methods: 100% Positive /Force-Free
Requirements: Vaccinations, flea, tick and worming treatments are up to date and must have attended Puppy School with an accredited trainer
The K9 Kindy Course is designed for dogs 14+ weeks old entering the adolescent stage of their lives. It is a must for all adolescent dogs to extend their education and social skills, and for the owner/handler to acquire further practical training skills to involve their dog in their lives outside the home environment. The emphasis is about continuing the bond and relationship through developing a more connected and focused canine.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Loose lead walking
- Recalls
- Give/leave it
- Sit/down/attention
- Stay
- Jumping
- Calm and focus
- Normal dog behaviour
- Canine body language & postures
- Human/dog greetings
- Dog to dog greetings
- Force-free training methods
- Environmental enrichment
- Use of treats/rewards
- Fading out food for learned behaviours
- Responsible dog ownership
- Leadership/guardianship program
- How dogs learn
- Building better owner/dog relationship
- Appropriate play techniques with your dog
ON COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE:
YOUR DOG SHOULD:
- Walk on a loose lead
- Come when called (within reason)
- Leave low level distractions
- Be able to stay
- Be focused and responsive
- Be happier and more contented
- View you as the giver of all things good
YOU, AS THEIR TRAINER SHOULD HAVE
- Acquired a higher level of management and awareness of your dog in all environments
- Extended your knowledge of canine behaviour and communication
- More comprehension of how dogs learn
- Increased the human/animal bond with your dog
And most of all you both should have had fun!!
BENEFITS OF K9 KINDY:
- As your Puppy is technically classified as an ADOLESCENT at 18 weeks, this is a time when everything you have apparently taught your dog goes out the window. As this is the transitional stage when many dogs are deemed out of control and consequently re-homed due to their hearing becoming selective, and their behaviour equalling that of an adolescent teenager, increasing people’s knowledge and practical skills through further training is essential.
- This is a time when they need lots of physical and mental exercise including off leash exploring time (where possible), high energy games and just be a dog. Therefore, it is imperative that they are able to walk on a loose lead, be reliable off leash, as well as respond to other important requests to keep them safe.
- Maintaining training and social contact with other dogs, people and the outside world is essential at this stage.
- Further training assists your adolescent dog to respond calmly in social and unexpected situations.
- Ongoing training and reinforcing desired behaviours through force-free methods during this stage ensures that this stage will run more smoothly.
- Embrace your dog’s endless amount of energy and enjoy this epoch time of playfulness and enthusiasm.