Together we’ll also design and develop your personal, fully comprehensive multi-week puppy group class syllabus and lesson plan for you to take away and use in the future:- Our Perfect Puppy Masterclass is a great way to learn more about what drives your puppy’s behaviour and how you can shape him into a confident, well-mannered and loving pet. Nothing good is ever easy, right? You brought home a puppy and surely you didn’t think it was going to be plain sailing from there on out, right? Dogs learn by association, so by pairing a scary situation with something good eg yummy treats, verbal reassurance and play, they will feel more positive when they meet that situation in the future.

It could also hit more on enrichment, desensitisation and socialization in a more in depth manner – but then would Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy achieve it’s original goal of being a short compendium that’s easy to digest? Thank God, dominance theory has now been thoroughly debunked and, in this marvellous training guide, the reader is taught to be their dog’s good and responsible friend, as well as the source of all joy. A happy dog, just as a happy person, is much more likely to take in information than a terrified dog.

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Steve Mann, founder of The IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers), is the author of the UK's number 1 bestselling dog training book Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy. Other books include the bestselling Easy Peasy Doggy Squeezy, Easy Peasy Doggy Diary and Easy Peasy Awesome Pawsome. This book is all about getting to grips with a puppy and covers the typical puppy behaviours from toilet training, to nipping and jumping up; as well as helpful behaviour such as sit, nose touch and loose lead walking. Mann uses an entirely positive reward approach which encourages a strong relationship between puppy and owner. It is all about encouraging puppy to do what you want them to do and giving no attention to behaviour you don’t want to see. Whilst what Mann was saying made sense and I’m sure his methods encourage your puppy to be an angel, they did seem to be quite simplified, whereas in practice people will probably need more support. and Jessica Pierce. Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible. Novato, California, New World Library, 2019. The first fear period coincides with the time of life when young puppies are physically strong enough to leave the nest and start investigating the wider world. In nature, if they were to wander too far from Mum’s protection they could be vulnerable to all sorts of things. (Like a human toddler wobbling off out of Mum’s sight) When your puppy is going through a fear period certain stimuli or events (and they are different for each pup) may prompt a stress reaction. You might notice a change in body language such as

Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy is a wonderful introduction to becoming a responsible puppy parent. One who wants to use modern training methods to get the best out of their dog and craft a partnership, as opposed to fostering uncertainty. The author even gives you some great case studies from his career as a trainer with some famous names you may well know! And it does it all with levity and humour that I can really appreciate. The tone is certainly something that a stressed puppy owner would appreciate also. Is Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy just for puppies? Whether puppy is going through a fear period or not, socialisation and habituation are vital for a dog’s long term quality of life. Steve Mann has a pretty impressive record when it comes to dogs; he has worked with thousands of dogs in many different areas and he is the founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, so I think he knows about dogs.Steve will be walking you through all of the effective puppy exercises he has performed in his puppy classes and 1.2.1s, as well as introducing you to many new and exciting activities that shouldbe part of a new puppy and owner’s education, but rarely are! My name's Steve Mann and I've been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. As founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, I've helped transform the lives of over 100,000 dogs and their families - and now I want to help you, too!