Senior Puppy

Ocean Paws Senior Puppy Program

Packages

Our Senior Puppy Program is tailored for puppies aged 15 to 24 weeks, featuring five engaging and practical lessons.


This program focuses on using positive, reward-based training methods that align with how dogs naturally learn, creating an enjoyable and interactive experience for both you and your pup. Together, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed for a happy, harmonious life.


Key skills and topics covered in the program include:

  • Polite puppy manners, such as sitting calmly for guests.
  • Short-duration stays and the foundation for loose lead walking.
  • Recall training (coming when called).
  • Preparing your pup for adolescence.
  • On-lead manners and mat training.
  • Gentle handling techniques.
  • Emergency collar holds and target training.
  • Understanding your pup's body language.


To support your journey, you'll receive a comprehensive Senior Puppy Manual, which includes educational materials and step-by-step instructions for all the behaviors taught in the course, ensuring you and your pup stay on track.

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Our Senior Puppy Program includes a variety of essential educational topics designed to support your pup’s well-being and equip you, as their guardians, with the tools to guide them successfully through life. These topics include:

  • Positive Reinforcement – Understanding its importance in training
  • Learning Theory – How dogs learn and process information
  • Managing Normal Behaviors – Tips for this developmental stage
  • The Value of Enrichment – Keeping your pup mentally stimulated
  • Generalizing Behaviors – Why dogs struggle with this and how to help
  • Recognizing Stress – Understanding body language and signs of stress
  • Toilet Training – Tips for continued success
  • Nipping and Biting – Managing common puppy behaviors
  • Appropriate Play – Ensuring safe and fun interactions
  • Positive Socialization – The importance of safe, confidence-building experiences

At Ocean Paws Dog Training, we understand that every puppy is unique and may be at a different stage in their learning journey. That’s why we customize each program to suit the individual needs of our clients and their pups. If there's a particular topic you'd like us to cover during the program, simply let us know at the time of booking or during class, and we’ll be sure to include it!

Costs $240.00

5 week program

Private Senior Puppy Training at home

3  x 1 hour sessions $330


** If you are located 20kms out of immediate area, travel charges may apply

Our private behaviour consults are $220 (1.5 hour-2 hours) for the first session and $130 for each subsequent session (1 -1.5 hour).

Consult packages are also available. Ask within for more information.

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