How to select a puppy training and socialisation class?
Unless a school has been recommended to you, it is a good idea to visit a class without your dog. Here are few hints and tips to be looking for from a good puppy school: • Puppies should all be in a the aged range of 13-20 weeks at the start of the course. • The school environment should be clean and hygienic, preferably indoors. • Only positive training techniques should be used. Avoid classes that advocate use of metal collars, choke chains or any means that requires punishment or domination – all now considered ineffective as well as unpleasant. • Puppies should have plenty of opportunity to play together off the lead. • Classes should not be a free for all. All puppies should be frequently asked to settle during sessions. • Look at the puppies, are they having a good time ! • Ask if children are able to attend. They are often able to spend a lot more time with your puppy than you can, so it is a good idea for them to learn good training practices as well as you. • Does the training
