This course is for puppies under 5 months
some smaller breeds would benefit from the
puppy course up to the age of eleven months
Course Information
Our Puppy
Behavioral Obedience Course
is a Guidance Based training program.
All exercises
are designed for the success of your puppy.
We will only ask them to do things that they can do.
You will give
your puppy a command, guide them dog to the correct
behavior and then praise them...
failure is not an option, punishment is not necessary.
All of our
courses are built on our unique cross training method.
Exercises are divided into a variety of categories to
help you build
a strong relationship with your dog
while
they develop a broad base of useful life skills.
sit,
down, stand,
sit-stay, down-stay, stay-stay
come when called,
walk nicely on a leash
Advanced Obedience Commands:
long
distance stays
long duration stays
sit, down or stand on recall
moving stand
Leadership Exercises:
body
handling,
leave-it, wait, move
Behavioral
Commands:
off,
wait, quiet, leave-it
Directional Commands:
Over, under, around, walk-on, back
Confidence Building Exercises:
Communication exercises designed to increase
your dogs trust in you while improving their
self confidence.
Controlled Freedom Exercises:
Specific movement exercises designed to teach
your dog to follow your directions and stay
connected to you even when they are distracted,
aroused or excited.
If you are considering life insurance for your puppy,
there are benefits to getting it when your puppy is young.
The Smartydog Center for Canine
Enrichment
Classes in Cheshire & North Haven
203.272.2182
Canine Behavior Specialist
Martha T. Bailey CKO CBS
38 years of experience for you & your dog
