MaY 2008

Juvenile classes

Wednesday, 7th May ’08
Introduction to the ‘transitional stage’ between puppyhood & social maturity
Behavioural & emotional maturity
Prevention of under/over attachment (separation)
Status related issues within the home (dominance)
Exercises: include getting and keeping your dogs attention,
basic reward based training, basic clicker training, participation with owner & puppy

Wednesday, 14th May ’08
Prevention of unwanted social problems:
boisterousness, possessiveness, territorial behaviour, social aggression.
Exercises: include control problems: i.e. chasing, recall and keeping puppy’s attention in the presence of distractions & obstacles
Puppy playtime

Wednesday, 21st May ’08
Sexual maturity: unwanted roaming & marking behaviour.
Fear, aggression and castration/spaying
Should I castrate or spay my dog? What are the options?
Talk on veterinary procedure by vet nurses
Exercises: maintaining relaxed behaviour in the consulting room
Vet nurses to have a private session with each dog, to discuss flea, worming, castration, spaying

Total Course Price £45.00* Inc VAT
*Includes Clicker & Sounds For Life CD*

A comprehensive handout will be included for each session
Clients with their pet must attend all sessions
Classes from 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Classes run by Animal Behaviour Counsellor,
Judith Adams MSc. PG Dip AS (CABC)