The Puppy Associates

Pets have an extraordinary ability to learn what works.

If your dog barks and you open the door, they have learned that barking opens doors. This is great! Your dog can learn! But it doesn’t mean they are trying to take over the world.

Understanding this distinction matters because it changes what you do next. Instead of reacting to perceived manipulation, you can look at the reinforcement history and change it.

This is the kind of thinking that goes into every veterinary behavior consultation. Accurate information about how learning works is the foundation of every plan.

Our puppy classes are to help all learners, guiding you to help build confident, resilient and well mannered puppies during one of their very important development stages.
Our small group classes offer a safe space to learn and socialise your puppy, whist having fun.
Puppy Class is the first building block of raising and training with your puppy, it's just the beginning of your journey together.
Pictures are of many of the puppy super stars who have joined us over the last 15 years.

Socialisation and Puppies

IMDT Puppy Socialisation Video This video explores everything you need to know about early puppy s...