The Puppy Basics Course caters for puppies who are at a critical stage for learning and development. Their experiences at this stage can shape and influence their behaviour for the rest of their life. This course gradually exposes puppies to unfamiliar stimuli such as other dogs, people, noises, and places, in a controlled and positive way.
Using positive reinforcement training, puppies will learn basic behaviours like sit, stay, drop, settling on a mat, coming when called, and how to focus on you. As their handler, you will also have the opportunity to learn about topics of interest and relevance to puppyhood.
Age limits: 8-16 weeks old (on day of orientation)
Class numbers: Up to 8 pups (with maximum of 2 humans per pup)
Duration: 1 hour per week for 6 weeks
Prerequisites: At least one C3 or C5 vaccination. Boosters must be current throughout the course.
Equipment: A soft, flat collar or harness and lead attached at all times.
Requirements:
- Attendance at orientation is compulsory.
- No puppies to attend orientation.
Location: RSPCA ACT, 12 Kirkpatrick Street, Weston, ACT 2611
- Week 1 (orientation): Inside the Pet Adoption Centre
- Weeks 2-6 (practical classes): Outside in designated training yard
Price: $199
Inclusions: Client pack with a clicker, treat pouch and training guide.
Important information:
- A 10% discount is applicable for puppies adopted from RSPCA ACT. Please call 02 6287 8100 to receive your discount.
- RSPCA Dog and Puppy Training School uses force-free, reward-based training. No aversive training techniques will be used or tolerated.