What Will My Puppy Learn at Puppy Training Classes?
Puppy training classes provide far more than an opportunity to teach “sit”. A well-structured course helps owners understand how puppies learn while introducing practical skills that support safety, confidence and good behaviour. The aim is not to create a perfectly obedient puppy in a few weeks, but to give you strong foundations that can be […]
Teaching Your Puppy to Walk Nicely on a Lead
A puppy’s first walks are filled with exciting smells, sounds and movement. Expecting them to walk perfectly beside you immediately is unrealistic, but early positive training can prevent pulling from becoming a strong habit. The goal is comfortable, loose-lead walking—not a formal heel for the entire walk. Introduce equipment at home Before heading outside, allow […]
Puppy Training: The First 12 Weeks
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, emotional, and let’s be honest — slightly overwhelming. Those first 12 weeks puppy training are critical in shaping your dog’s future behaviour, confidence and relationship with you. At Maisie’s Pet Boutique, we provide one-to-one dog training and behaviour consultations in Redditch, helping new owners start off on the […]
How much sleep does my puppy need?
When someone brings a puppy home within a few weeks we quite often will arrange to pop over and assist families with the pups settling in. There is lots of things even in those early days that we can start doing to help ensure the foundations to a happy healthy puppy are put into place. […]
Why are puppy training classes so important?
Taking your new puppy home is very exciting and can also be a little daunting. Even owners that have had dogs their whole life find a new addition can take some adjusting. Every owner wishes for a well-behaved pup but in reality it takes lots of training, practice, patience and consistent puppy training. Here we […]
Teach your puppy the basic commands
You may begin to teach your puppy the two commands you’ll use most frequently on a daily basis—”Sit” and “House” (also known as “crate”)—now that you know how to issue a command. As we previously discussed, until your puppy learns the appropriate behaviours connected to the orders, you might need to apply the handy lure […]
Commands to train your puppy
Building a solid relationship with your puppy through effective communication is essential if you want them to understand and follow your instructions. Being able to communicate clearly guarantees that basic obedience commands are taught consistently and successfully. Here’s how to provide clear, precise commands on a regular basis to train your puppy! Before we begin […]
Potty Training Your Puppy Tips
Potty training your puppy is one of the most crucial initial stages for any new dog owner. Dogs won’t just know where you want them to “do their business” if you don’t show them, even though they don’t like to urinate or poop where they sleep or eat. Teach your puppy where they should and […]
Puppy Training Basics
Puppy training is an essential part of ensuring that your new furry friend becomes a well-behaved and obedient dog. Here are some basic tips to help you get started with puppy training: Start puppy training early: Begin training your puppy as soon as you bring them home. Puppies have a critical learning period between 3 […]
10 Puppy Training Tips
It’s crucial to start basic puppy training when you introduce them to your home. You can instruct children in appropriate behaviour and aid in preventing the emergence of undesirable behaviours in this way. Reward-based training is enjoyable and will strengthen your relationship with your new dog. Once they have learned the fundamentals, go on to […]
