It takes more than love to raise a calm, sociable and family - friendly dog!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is my puppy too young to be trained?
Most owners get their puppies at about 8 weeks of age, and that is an ideal time to start basic house training, name recognition, attentive to owner, and socialisation to the domesticated life they will be expected to live, among other things. After perhaps 2 of weeks allowing them to settle into their new environment and getting familiar with you, they should be ready to start professional training.
Research claims that what a puppy learns during the first year becomes the blueprint for their life, so you do not want to waste their most impressionable period without at least teaching basic obedience, house rules and structure.
Is my dog too old to be trained?
Contrary to popular belief, dogs can be trained at any age, but older dogs will definitely require a longer time to train as the new training must override years of old habits, which can be confusing to the dog and require a change in perspective and signals (verbal and visual) from owners.
Above all else, dogs require consistency and clarity in training. The more clear and consistent you are with maintaining the training, the more success you will achieve.
What is your approach to dog training?
Just like people, no two dogs are the same, so there is no one formula that fits all dogs.
As we discuss your relationship with your dog and the habits you would like to form or break, we will determine the best course of action for your dog's training.
The one thing that is consistent in all cases, however, is that we spend a majority of our training sessions doing hundreds of repetitions of each skill we teach, starting with food as a lure and only stopping once the dog can do commands reliably without food and at a single command.
Which of your training programs is right for me?
If your dog is below 6 months of age, we suggest you start with the Champion Puppy course.
For all other dogs, we begin with the basic obedience course whether it is in a group class or private training.
If you have more than one dog at home, we suggest you start with pack training.
The Out & About Obedient Dog as well as the Coping with Stress courses require that your dog be well-versed in basic obedience.
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How do I enroll in a course?
You can reach us by calling 0989015688 or texting us on Line or Whatsapp (0989015688, add +66 for Whatsapp). Provide us some information about the dog you would like to train. You must then fill out a questionnaire, based on which we schedule an in-person evaluation to establish training goals, an action plan and a realistic timeline.
You must then make the full payment either in cash or by bank transfer before we commence training.
When is the right time for me to start training?
If you're bringing home a puppy, then we suggest you start training as soon as possible before the dog gets a chance to pick up any bad behaviours. Puppyhood is a super impressionable time, and if you start early, you will establish a clear understanding in the dog's mind of what they can and can't do in your house. This means that you will likely never have to worry about them behaving badly as they become adults AS LONG AS YOUR RULES AND REACTIONS ARE CONSISTENT.
If you are bringing home an older dog, then you can give them a few days to settle in and observe what habits you would like to curb before you begin training. Some people choose to send the dog to our 4 week boarding and training program from the start to establish a good obedient mindset for a smooth transition into your home.
Either way, the earlier the better because with time, dogs pick up habits and learn things that need more time and training to override.
How do I choose which dog I get as a pet?
One thing to keep in mind are the natural traits of a dog, whether it's due to years of selective breeding for a particular quality in pedigree dogs or due to natural survival instincts in indigenous dogs.
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For instance, breeders that breed dogs for police or military professions looks for a high prey drive balanced with just enough fear for survival. Breeders breeding pet dogs suitable for families select dogs that are gentle, playful, and non-reactive so they are safe to be around children. On the other hand, stray dogs in Thailand learn naturally through experience and maternal guidance to be fearful of loud noises, quick movements and to guard their resources for survival. These dogs, especially the ones rescued at an older age, might do better in a household without young children.
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Therefore, NO, not every dog is suitable for just anyone. Research and careful observation of dog's habits are necessary before bringing a dog into your home, so that you and your family are safe, and also so that the dog doesn't have to face abandonment again.