For more information
and bookings
call Julie on 4982 1703
To book in for Adolescent classes please phone Rebecca on 0459 574 428
Welcome to Barkers in Balance
Dog Training and Dog Behaviour Problems in Port Stephens, Newcastle & Maitland
Why?
Dogs pass through developmental stages just like children. People who
have taken their puppies to puppy school often lament that the training
seems to lose its intensity when the dog reaches 6 months of age. Often
people will have missed out on puppy school or may rescue a young dog
with an unknown history.
To
undertake this level of training with this older member of the family
can help to build a bond between the dog and the family. It also gives
us the opportunity to observe and shape any behaviours that need
tweaking. In essence, this is the time in a dog's life when he/she needs to learn that it's time to act like a "grown up dog".
What?
During 6 week course dogs and their humans will work to develop and refine:
Basic obedience with distractions
Correct leash walking, minimising pull on the leash
Holding the dog's attention with increasing distractions
Strategies to reduce jumping up
Recall over increasing distances and with increasing distractions
Appropriate greeting and socialisation between dogs
Mealtime manners
Who?
Dogs attending this course must be fully vaccinated.
The usual age of participants is 5 months and above. Not
suitable for dogs who are exceptionally unfriendly towards other dogs.
These dogs are better catered for in the Growly Dog class.