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Our Courses

Join our dynamic classes to build confidence and develop essential life skills while strengthening bond with your dog!

 

Connect with your canine companion as you learn to meet their needs and incorporate them into your daily life. Enjoy the rewarding experience of training together in a supportive atmosphere!​

 

Experienced, expert trainer offering vital training tools to help you succeed with your furry friend.

Find out what we cover in our puppy course here

Find out what we cover in our adolescent course here

Puppy Content

Training a puppy requires patience, consistency, and adaptability. Over the course of five weeks, this curriculum aims to equip both the puppy and their guardian with the tools to foster a happy, well-behaved companion. By building trust and reinforcing positive behaviour, this programme lays the foundation for a lifelong friendship between owner and pup.

 

5-Week Puppy Training Course Curriculum. Building a Foundation for Lifelong Success

 

Week 1: Building Confidence and Calming Skills

 

Focus Areas

  • Building confidence, focus, and engagement

  • Settling skills and Introduction to meeting your dogs needs

Week 2: Building Focus and Introducing Manners

 

Focus Areas

  • Introducing patience and how to teach new behaviours

  • Introducing walking manners and reinforcing recall around other dogs

 

Week 3: Developing Self-Control and Impulse Control Skills

 

Focus Areas

  • Building self-control in various situations

  • Establishing a consistent daily routines to meet your dogs needs for better regulation

Week 4: Advanced Commands and Impulse Control

 

Focus Areas

  • Enhancing focus and impulse control

  • Continuing settle training for longer durations and with more distractions

 

Week 5: Reinforcement and Social Etiquette

Focus Areas

  • Teaching leash manners and polite interactions

  • Preparing for real-world situations

Cute Puppy
Happy Dog

Adolescent Class

Tailored training based on the group of dogs at the class - no adolescent class is the same

Owner led

Dog led

Discover the specialized adolescent dog training class designed by you, the owner, to meet the unique needs of both owners and dogs. Ensure effective communication and understanding between you and your furry companion.

Effective

Communication

Effective communication is key in dog training. Learn how to communicate clearly with your dog to build a strong bond and achieve desired behaviors. Our methods focus on positive reinforcement and mutual respect.

Positive

Reinforcement

Positive reinforcement is at the core of our training philosophy. By rewarding good behavior, we help shape your dog's habits in a positive way. Experience the power of encouragement and consistency in training.

Consistent

Results

Consistency leads to results. See the transformation in your dog's behavior through our proven training techniques. Achieve lasting changes and enjoy a harmonious relationship with your well-trained companion.

puppy class

5 Week Course

5 week puppy training curriculum covering all things puppy

zigzag puppy training app

zigzag puppy training subscription

Providing ongoing support from bookin, throughout the course and beyond

Small group classes

To give you and your puppy the support and attention needed to thrive

apdt

accredited trainer

APDT Accredited Animal Training Instructor Member #01544

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