
Do watch this welcome video first.
To help you make the most of this course, there is a downloadable transcript for each lesson.
Life with a puppy will be so much easier if you manage your puppy's environment from the start. In this lesson, we'll look at all the kit you'll need so you'll be fully prepared with everything ready for your puppy to settle comfortably into his or her new home.
The downloadable transcript PDF here covers both Part 1 and Part 2 of 'What You Need & Why'
In this lesson, we'll look specifically at the best ways to use crates, playpens and dog gates.
You'll find the transcript for both parts 1 and 2 of the 'What You Will Need & Why' videos downloadable next to Part 1.
Rounding-up on advance planning, this lesson looks at what you might want to check with the breeder, making sure you've puppy-proofed your home and garden and thinking about house-rules!
Your home is ready and waiting (or almost!) and now all I need to add are a few pointers for when you finally pick up your puppy.
Save yourself hours of future frustration and clearing up. In this lesson we'll go through house-training in depth. It's essentially simple but it's not always that easy!
This bonus lesson is taken from my full puppy training course Puppy Home School available at www.thedogcoachonline.com
Like socialisation and house-training, teaching 'bite inhibition' – not to use teeth on people – is another vital aspect of your puppy's training that should be being addressed at all times, alongside any other training you may be doing.
This bonus lesson is taken from my full puppy training course Puppy Home School available at www.thedogcoachonline.com.
It's nearly time for bed. Quite likely your pup will be tired out from an exciting but stressful day. Here's how to settle down for the night. Good luck!
Your puppy’s first hours, days and weeks in their new home are the most important of their life — miss out on training opportunities now and you’ll be playing catch-up for months, if not years, to come.
What You'll Need & Why
Life with your puppy will be so much easier if you manage your puppy's environment from the start. I'll show you the best way to use crates, playpens and dog gates.
Your Advance Checks
What to check with the breeder, making sure you've puppy-proofed your home and garden, and deciding on puppy house-rules!
Today's the Day!!
Your home is ready and waiting (or almost!) and now you just need to pick up your puppy. This lesson will send you off well prepared for the journey and those critical first few hours at home with you.
Plus downloadable Shopping List
(so you're well prepared)!