Kinder Puppy Program
Building resilient puppies
Tailored for puppies aged 8 weeks and older, this program allows you and your puppy to learn and develop a healthy relationship and temperament. If your puppy is slightly older than 5 months, we still encourage you to enrol, as we believe both you and your puppy will benefit from the experience as a first-time puppy guardian.
During this crucial developmental period, puppies experience rapid growth and change. It’s important to shape their behaviour and temperament through proper socialisation.
Our training philosophy is grounded in ethical, force-free, and compassionate methods. Positive reinforcement, such as treats or praise for good behaviour, strengthens the bond between you and your dog, promoting trust and cooperation. In contrast, punitive measures can lead to fear and anxiety, which may damage the relationship. We do not use any corrections or punitive techniques, ensuring a positive and supportive learning experience for your puppy.
By the end of the program, you’ll gain essential skills and practical knowledge to manage your puppy. You will learn basic cues, socialisation, and understanding the natural behaviours of a puppy.
Program schedule:
- 4 x in-home sessions
- Once a week
- 1 hour per session
- 520 (2nd–3rd puppy at half price each)
Your puppy starter kit:
- 3-metre leash
- Treat pouch
- Snuffle mat
- Lick mat
- Paws Botanic Flea/Tick Defence Plus
- Minimum 2 days advance booking required
- 10% discount for adopted puppies (proof required)
- Available Monday-Saturday: 10am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-3:30pm
Curriculum:
- Theory (how puppies learn, what are normal behaviours and more)
- Resolving potty training issues
- Name recognition
- Sit/Down/Recall
- Mat exercise
- Leash/harness conditioning
- Walking the puppy outdoors
- "Chin rest" or "Bucket game" (promotes calmness)
- Low-stress cooperative care/handling
- How to acclimatize to unfamiliar sounds, the environment, and household appliances etc.
- Understanding mouthing/nipping/jumping
- 12 pages of essential handouts
Suitable for:
- Puppies 8 to 25 weeks of age.
- No retractable leashes or martingale collars. ONLY normal collar/harness and leashes.
Requirements for participants:
- Children 16yrs of age or below needs to be accompanied by an adult next of kin.
- Prepare lots of bite-sized treats/kibbles
Refunds & validity:
- Please note no refunds will be given upon commencement of program
- Packages are valid for THREE (03) MONTHS from date of purchased
Potty Training Checklist:
A playpen can be a valuable tool during potty training, providing a contained space where your puppy can learn to eliminate in a designated area while still having room to play. Never use the playpen as a “time-out” or punishment area! The puppy cannot understand it anyway.
- Designate a potty spot: Take your puppy to the potty area each time they need to go. It is recommended to choose one at least 1 to 1.5 times the puppy's size.
- Establish a routine: Set regular feeding, potty, training and bonding schedules.
- Building habit and potty area: In the first 5-7 days, bring the puppy to the potty area every 2 hrs, extending the interval gradually. Calmly praise and reward the puppy within 2 seconds.
- Use a crate or playpen: Keep your puppy in a crate or confined area when unsupervised to help with bladder control. Watch your puppy closely to prevent accidents.
- Handle accidents calmly: Do not punishment for accidents; clean thoroughly using enzymatic cleaner to prevent repeat incidents.
- Be patient: Stick to the routine and give your puppy time to learn.
