Puppy course

Puppies are adorable, playful, and sometimes a little overwhelming! These early months are crucial for building their confidence, teaching good manners, and creating a strong bond between you and your new best friend.

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Whether this is your first puppy or your fifth, my goal is to make these first steps together enjoyable, educational, and stress-free - for both of you.

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As your puppy coach, I’m here to make sure you and your puppy get off on the right paw. My Puppy course is designed to guide you through this exciting (and sometimes chaotic) phase with expert advice tailored to your puppy’s needs. From house training to socialisation and everything in between, I will teach you the most important skills your puppy needs for a lifetime of happiness and good behaviour. 

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The course is structured into five lessons of 1 hour each:

• Lesson 1 will take place at home, ideally within a few days after the puppy has joined the household. The focus on this lesson is to cover the basics; we will talk about dog behaviour and communication, how and when to use the crate, housebreaking your puppy and how to play together. You’ll also receive a puppy lesson book with everything we cover and a socialisation checklist to track your pup’s progress.
• Lesson 2 to 4 are outdoor lessons and they take place at the Amsterdamse Bos. This is a great training ground for your puppy, as there are always joggers, bicycles and other dogs. It's a highly stimulating environment and there will be a lot for us to do: practice recall (how to get your puppy to come back when called), observe dog interactions, prevent issues like chasing joggers, jumping on people, etc.‍
• Lesson 5 will also take place at the Amsterdamse Bos, but a few months later, when your puppy has entered puberty (yes, dogs have it too!) and you experience that their obedience or stubbornness are becoming a problem. We'll address them together and get you back on track. At the end of the fifth lesson, you’ll receive a certificate of completion - and, of course, a happy, well-adjusted puppy.

During and in between the lessons, you are welcome to ask any questions you may have and to clarify any of your doubts.

Practical information

To start the Puppy course, the dog needs to be between 2 and 6 months old. Ideally the first lesson would be within a few days after the adoption. Lesson 2 will take place once the dog is fully vaccinated. Lessons 1 to 4 will be spread out over a period of roughly 12 to 16 weeks (but it may be shorter depending on the puppy's age at the start of the course). Lesson 5 will take place during puberty.

The meeting point in the Amsterdamse Bos is Parkeerplaats Duizendmeterweg.