Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • Welcome

    • A message from your instructor

    • Consequences of talking puppy too early
  • 2

    Before the puppy arrives

    • The Essentials to Consider before Bringing Puppy Home

    • Puppy proofing your home

    • Preparation for the Journey Home

    • Food, Treats and Chews

    • Dogs and the Law UK
  • 3

    Things to Buy in Advance

    • Beds

    • Playpen and/or Crate

    • Collar, Tag, Harness and Lead

    • Baby or Stair Gate

    • Toys

    • Food and Water Bowls

    • Enrichment Toys and Slow Feeders

    • Cleaning Equipment
  • 4

    Collecting your puppy

    • Travelling home with your new puppy

    • When you get home

    • Rest and Sleep Requirements

    • The first night is so important

    • Stress signals

    • Give being picked up a name

    • Extrovert versus Introvert
  • 5

    Food and Nutrition

    • Feeding

    • Poisonous items to avoid
  • 6

    The Biting Phase

    • Biting, chewing and teething

    • Chews
  • 7

    Your Essential 6 Week Socialisation Window

    • What is Socialisation and Habituation?

    • Taking unvaccinated puppies out

    • Building confidence using positive, rewards-based methods

    • Sensitive period/hazard avoidance

    • Avoiding separation related behaviours

    • NEW PUPPY GUARDIAN GUIDE TO SOCIALISATION AND HABITUATION HANDOUT
  • 8

    Exercise and Play

    • Exercise

    • Play and Toys
  • 9

    Training and Puppy Classes

    • Recall Training

    • Relaxation Training

    • Toilet training

    • Puppy Classes
  • 10

    Next Steps...

    • FREE u-TICC Essential Skills 123 Course

    • Teach Your Dog or Puppy How to Relax

    • Download your Certificate of Completion