The Young Dog Basics course caters for older puppies and young dogs who have had little to no formal training, or require a refresher course. Using positive reinforcement training, dogs will learn basic behaviours like sit, stay, drop, settling on a mat, coming when called, and how to focus on you.

This course includes self-control and confidence-building exercises, and will cover behaviour management techniques that are relevant to the group, to help overcome or prevent problematic behaviours.

 

Age limits: 6-18 months old (on day of orientation)

Class numbers: Up to 8 dogs (with maximum of 2 humans per pup)

Duration: 1 hour per week for 6 weeks

Prerequisites: 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 dogs 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
  • If your dog has shown reactive behaviour towards other dogs, has ever been involved in a dog attack, or you feel that your dog would not cope in a group training class – please call 02 6287 8100 or fill out the contact form before booking

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