Get all the pro tips you need to raise a great pup!
Are you ready to raise a GREAT puppy? Join us for this fun and informative seminar!
Based on the latest research and thought leadership, you’ll get all the pro tips and tricks you need. We’ll keep it lively as we cover the very latest info on house training and puppy raising. Starting pups off right makes all the difference.
Geared toward those planning for a new pup and those with pups 5 months and younger. Families report back that attending this seminar has made a big difference in their puppy rearing strategies and confidence!
Topics Include:
Life Hacks for Raising a Great Pup!
House Training
Puppy Biting & Chewing
Enrichment
Happy Crating
Bonding with Humans
BONUS: Enrollment in the seminar includes one month in our WAGD Puppy Support Group. This private Facebook group is moderated by WAGD trainers who answer your questions and do bi-weekly Facebook Live sessions. It’s an amazing resource for puppy owners.
This seminar is offered online or in-person (select dates). The fee is $35 per couple (any two family members) for the in-person seminar or $35 per family for the online seminar. We hope you’ll join us!
If those dates don’t work for you, take a look at what our online version offers. It’s a great value!
Course Preview
Welcome
Get Ready to Train!
Introduction to Week 1
Clicker Magic
Name Game
Touch
Sit
Holding the Sit Position
Settle on the Mat (Place)
The Right Reward is Key
Practice Homework
Week 2 Introduction
How to Warm Up
Moving to the Mat
Say Please
Orient to Handler for Leash Walking
Yielding to Leash Pressure
Follow Me
Non-Greeting with People
Enrichment for Your Dog
Socialization
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 3
Attention in the Face of Distraction
Leash Handling
Casual Leash Walking
Managed Leash Walking
Down
Coming When Called
Cookie Jar Rewarding
Four on the Floor Greetings
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 4
Turn Away
Introducing Stay
Leave It!
Canine Body Language
Handling Practice
Puppy Play Biting / Bite Inhibition
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 5
Managed People Greetings for the Social Butterfly
Casual Leash Walking – Passing Distractions
Managed People Greetings for the Cautious Canine
Leave It with Objects
Introducing Stay with Distance
Nutrition Steps
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 6
Stay with Helper Distraction
Try Out a Dog Sport – Agility
Try Out a Dog Sport – Nose Work
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Spin)
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Rollover)
Learn About Other Dog Sports and Activities
Dog Activity – Therapy Dog