Puppy Care

Everyone loves a puppy. With their cute little faces and adorable play behaviours, how could you not?

What many people don’t take into account when buying a puppy is the amount of work that needs to go into caring for and raising a well balanced pup that can then grow into a well behaved and happy adult dog.

There is little or no consideration made for the complexities of owning a pup, breed differences and how much it will all cost. Many people don’t consider the fact that puppies don’t stay that way forever, and soon they’ll have an adult dog whose behaviours, temperaments, fears and phobias are largely based on genetics and environment, i.e. how they, the owners, raised and cared for them.

As is the case with raising a child, it is very easy to get things wrong when bringing up a puppy. You need to know the ropes before the pup becomes part of the family, or you may be on a downwards slide from moment one.

It is a sad and shocking fact that one in five people who bought a puppy have either re-homed it or taken it to a rescue centre by the age of two.

The aim of this course is to equip the student with the knowledge needed to raise the perfect pup from day one, whether in a home environment, or if you want to work with puppies. With the right information, you can help that puppy grow into a balanced, confident adult, free of aggression, behavioural issues, fears, phobias and anxieties.

It covers everything from choosing the right breed to housetraining and feeding right up to socialisation and stimulating his growing and developing mind. Learn about puppy health and nutrition, how a dog learns and how to address unwanted behaviours.