Welcome to Paws Academy, where our expert-designed six-week puppy training course, The Comprehensive Puppy Training Programme at Paws Academy, sets the foundation for a lifetime of positive behaviour, strong relationships, and joyful companionship. With a blend of in-class activities, engaging games, and comprehensive online resources—including detailed booklets and video demonstrations—our programme ensures your puppy is ready for life’s many adventures.
Here’s a detailed week-by-week guide to our curriculum:
Week 1: Foundations for Success
The journey begins with building trust and establishing core skills for everyday life.
Key Skills: Name recognition, focus and attention, “sit” and “down” cues, and getting comfortable with handling (touching paws, ears, and mouth).
Interactive Learning: Games such as Scatty Bananas and Point to Point make lessons engaging and fun.
Online Support: Video demonstrations, detailed booklets like “The Foundations of Paws Academy Training,” and guides on topics like “Managing Puppy Nipping” and “The Magic of Clicker Training” help reinforce in-class activities.
Week 2: Polite Pups Socialising
This week focuses on socialisation and encouraging positive behaviour in different settings.
Key Skills: Introducing the “stand” cue, practising “wait” and “stay,” polite greetings using the 3-second rule, and learning the “leave it” cue.
Games and Activities: Hand touch and directional games like Middle & Through.
Comprehensive Online Materials: Detailed booklets such as “The Social Puppy Blueprint” and “The Importance of Play” complement video resources, ensuring effective socialisation techniques.
Week 3: Leash Walking Basics
Teaching leash skills is vital for enjoyable walks and outings.
Key Skills: Loose leash walking, stopping and sitting on pause, walking calmly past other dogs, and directional changes.
Games: Activities like Follow the Leader encourage puppies to stay engaged and responsive during walks.
Online Resources: Alongside instructional videos, booklets like “Loose Leash Living” provide guidance for making walks safe and rewarding.
Week 4: Real-World Ready
This week introduces practical skills for adapting to everyday environments.
Key Skills: Settling calmly in public, walking patiently through doors or gates, and practising polite interactions with people and other dogs.
Games: Scatter recall on a leash and reviews of prior activities reinforce the puppy’s skills.
Online Content: The detailed “Getting Ready for the Real World” & "Mastering the Recall" booklets, paired with videos on canine body language, prepares owners to navigate real-life scenarios confidently.
Week 5: Polite and Prepared
Advanced training techniques help puppies refine their behaviour in more challenging settings.
Key Skills: Sitting politely on pavements, waiting at gates, recall amidst distractions, and strengthening impulse control for scenarios like ignoring tempting objects.
Games: Engaging activities like Scatty Bananas and Down and Rapid Recall enhance focus.
Online Materials: In addition to video tutorials, owners receive booklets such as “Recall Training: Building Trust and Safety” and “Polite Public Behaviour,” which delve deeper into creating a well-mannered puppy.
Week 6: Graduation and Fun
The final week celebrates your puppy’s progress and accomplishments.
Key Skills: Combining all learned behaviours for real-world practice, including leash walking, socialisation, and recall.
Celebration: A joyful graduation event featuring games, a photo opportunity, and a certificate of achievement.
Online Support: Exclusive video content like “From Puppy to Adult: Navigating Growth with Paws Academy” ensures you’re ready for the next phase of your puppy’s journey.
Every Week - Ultimate Training Perks
Enrol in our puppy training programme and enjoy exclusive perks designed to make your journey seamless and successful. You’ll receive a free dog training diary to track progress, a free training clicker to simplify communication and reinforce cues effectively, and free online access to a treasure trove of videos and resources. From detailed guides to expert tips, these tools ensure you have everything you need to support your puppy’s development every step of the way.
Why Choose Paws Academy? The Comprehensive Puppy Training Programme at Paws Academy
Our programme is more than a training course—it’s a partnership. By integrating structured in-class activities with detailed booklets and engaging video resources, we offer a holistic approach that sets puppies and owners up for lifelong success. Each week builds upon the last, blending practical skills, socialisation, and essential knowledge into a seamless experience.
Enrol in Paws Academy today and take the first step toward a happy, confident, and well-behaved dog. Together, we’ll lay the foundation for a lifetime of joy.