Behaviour and Obedience Test

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful experience—but it can also feel overwhelming without the right guidance. Our Initial Puppy Consultation is designed to give you the best possible start by setting the foundations for a confident, well-adjusted, and well-mannered adult dog. This one-on-one session is tailored to your puppy’s age, breed, and temperament, and focuses on setting up the right environment, routines, and early learning strategies from the very beginning. ✅ What the Consultation Covers: Toilet Training & Routine Building Establish effective house-training habits and daily routines that support structure and reduce stress for both you and your puppy. Crate Training & Sleep Habits Guidance on using a crate or safe space to support healthy rest, confidence, and self-settling skills. Socialisation & Early Exposure Learn how to properly socialise your puppy to people, environments, and new experiences in a way that prevents fear and anxiety later in life. Play, Bonding & Handling Develop trust and connection through appropriate play, gentle handling, and calm interactions. Managing Biting, Chewing & Jumping Understand why these behaviours occur and how to manage them without frustration or punishment. Introduction to Basic Training Begin teaching your puppy foundational behaviours such as sit, come, name response, and engagement using positive reinforcement techniques. Problem Prevention & Confidence Building Learn how to prevent common issues like separation anxiety, fear-based reactivity, and poor impulse control by building emotional resilience from the start.