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The Puppy Coach guide has been designed with education in mind, covering detail on all the important areas of puppy development. You will get to follow the exciting journey of Hogan, an attentive, high energy working Labrador and how Jo prepares him for adulthood. Jo brings her professional canine behaviour knowledge to the forefront as she experiences for herself the positive outcome of the advice she delivers from a real-life perspective. Jo's professional advice is; always set your dog up to succeed, don't wait for them to fail. With this in mind she expertly guides you through all the considerations you need to make, along with efficient and proven management techniques. She educates you on canine body language communication and offers guidance for more challenging behaviours, via structured, easy to follow chapters.You will be able to safely exercise your dog off lead and be confident you have taught them the social skills to interact with other people, children, dogs and other animals. No stone is left unturned as Jo delves deep into her professional and experiential learning to ensure you are prepared to handle and avoid negative behaviours from your new bundle of joy and feel empowered to raise a well-mannered, happy puppy. You can look forward to being a knowledgeable dog owner with a dog to be proud of after reading this detailed and interesting book.

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Publié par	Troubador Publishing Ltd
Date de parution	28 novembre 2017
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781788034357
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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PUPPY COACH
PUPPY COACH
SET THEM UP TO SUCCEED
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO RAISING A PUPPY
JO CROFT MA
Copyright © 2017 Jo Croft
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For Olivia and Max.
“Always follow your dreams.”
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Biography
Introduction
Chapter 1. What to Expect from your Learning Journey
Training Methods
Training Motivation
A Personal Perspective
Hogan and the Film Crew!
Chapter 2. Focus on Owner Education
Motivation for Puppy Coach
Marley’s Story
Early History
My Opinion
The Highs and Lows
Our Journey Begins
Chapter 3. Preparing for the Puppy
Physical Preparation/Responsibilities
The Law
Financial Considerations
Welfare Considerations
Chapter 4. Collecting your Puppy
Choosing an Appropriate Time to Bring your Puppy Home
The Journey Home
Introduction to Other Animals Including a Family Dog
First Few Nights
Chapter 5. Building a Relationship: Body Language and Communication
Choosing a Discipline and Lifestyle for You and Your Puppy
Stress Indicators, Body Language and Facial Expressions
Training and Behaviour
Puppy Classes
Chapter 6. Working Trials (Introducing Dog Sport)
Considering the Breed and Discipline
Working Trials Explained
Age of Your Puppy for Introduction to Dog Sports
Chapter 7. Recognising Leadership Skills Through Puppy Development
Leadership Explained
Leadership Program
Canine Leadership Plan in Detail
Puppy Developmental Stages
Chapter 8. Crate/Down Time Area Training
Choosing your Crate or Down Time Area
Size of Area
Purpose of Area
Setting your Puppy up to Learn from a ‘Trigger Word’
How to Condition your Puppy Positively to its Area
Closing the Crate Door
Teaching your Puppy to Transition from their Space to Yours
Chapter 9. Toilet Training
Timescale
Method
Checklist for Effective Toilet Training
Chapter 10. Feeding and Nutrition
Puppies who Bolt their Food
Choosing a Type of Food
Amount of Food
Using Food as a Training Tool
Chapter 11. Obedience Training
Health Checks and Veterinary Visits
Canine Communication
Recall
The Fight, Flight, Freeze or Avoid Response
Obedience Commands
Self-Control Commands
Positive Association to a Mat
Chapter 12. Teaching Self-Control and Establishing a Routine
Establishing a Routine
Building your Puppy’s Confidence
Putting Self-Control Exercises into Practise
Chapter 13. Human-Led Play
Motivation for Play
Using Play in Training
Types of Toys
Chapter 14. Puppy Play – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
What is Normal Behaviour for Puppy Play (Play Indicators)
Bite Inhibition
When to Intervene
Why is it Important?
Bite Inhibition Explained
Chapter 15. Lead Association and What to do if your Puppy Won’t Walk on the Lead
Rules for Heel Work and Loose Lead Walking
Types of Lead/Collar
Chapter 16. Keeping your Puppy Focused on You and Problem Behaviours
Teaching ‘Look’
Attaching Energy to your Control
Providing Guidance and Leadership
Protecting your Puppy from Risk
Building Trust
What is a Problem Behaviour?
Why do they Occur?
How do we Control or Stop Poor Behaviour?
Discipline and Control
Chapter 17. Recall
Basis for Positive Recall Training
Where and How to Walk
Equipment
Method for Training
Avoiding a Poor Response
What to Do if Things Go Wrong
Chapter 18. Understanding Poor Behaviour
What is Poor Dog Behaviour?
The Dog’s Brain
Behaviours Deemed as ‘Poor’
Why does it Occur?
How do I Protect my Puppy?
What to do if Your Puppy Sustains a Negative Experience
Chapter 19. Discipline and Control
Discipline Explained
Using a Consistent Means of Management
The 3-Stage Control Method
When and How to Use a Consequence
Positive Reinforcement
How to Achieve a Balance of Control
My Top Tips to Achieve Perfect Control
Chapter 20. Teaching Skills for Creating an Owner-Led Relationship with your Puppy Outdoors
Controlling the Environment
How to Maintain Leadership
Structuring the Walk
Importance of Maintaining Contact with your Puppy
Chapter 21. Socialisation Part 1: Interacting with Siblings and Other Dogs
Health Considerations
Managing the Social Time
Observation of Canine Communication – ‘Hands Off and Observe’
Chapter 22. Socialisation Part 2: Children and your Puppy
Dog Attack Statistics
Understanding why Relationships Deteriorate
Building a Positive Relationship
Considering the Autistic Child
Setting the Boundaries
Making it Fun
Involving Children in Training
Chapter 23. Socialisation Part 3: Visiting the Breeder, Interacting with the Mother and Livestock Training
Do Dogs Recognise their Parents?
Livestock Social Skills
Observation of Puppy Behaviour in the Presence of Balanced Adult Dogs
Why Socialise your Puppy?
Chapter 24. Socialisation Part 4: Interacting with Horses
Building Lifestyle Behaviours
Chapter 25. Observing a Live Puppy Consult: Part 1
The Assessment
My Arrival
Stranger Appproach
Boundaries and Territory
Toliet Training
Coprophagia
Outdoor Socialisation
Feeding
Play
Health Check
Lead Attachment and Control
Chapter 26. Observing a Live Puppy Consult: Part 2
Improvements
Your Puppy Rota Example
Taking a Look at Resources
Family Dynamics and Emotional Relationships
Energy Experiment
Separation Anxiety/Over-Bonding
Transition Periods
Maintaining a Boundary
Chapter 27. Positively Associating Home Appliances
Associating the Appliances
Mat Conditioning
Conditioning to the Vacuum Cleaner
Apply Mat Training to Other Objects
What to Do if Things Go Wrong
Chapter 28. Addressing Training and Social Skills in Busy Public Places
Importance of Early Training
Interaction with Members of the Public
Finding a Positive Motivator
The Impact of a Simple High Street Visit
Jumping Up
Coping with Traffic
Provide Time Out from Highly Stimulated Environments
Recognising your Puppy’s Ability to Cope
Chapter 29. First Aid
Differences Between Human and Canine First Aid
Parameters of Control for Canine First Aiders
Aims of First Aid
Handling and Restraint
Observation of your Environment
Moving the Patient
Conducting a Patient Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)
Haemorrhage
Shock
Wounds
Anaphylaxis
Poisoning
Inducing Vomiting
Epilepsy
Bandaging
Fractures
Eye Injuries
Choking
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia
Drowning
Electrocution
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
Chapter 30. Introduction to Adolescence and Final Guidance
Influence of Testosterone
Considering Castration
Considering the Bitch and Whether to Spay
General Behaviour
New Behaviours to Consider
References
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A special thank you to my husband James for his trust, patience and involvement in the Puppy Coach project. His intolerance of my negativity was appreciated even if it didn’t appear so at times! Olivia and Max for giving me the determination to succeed. Mum, you are and will always be my inspiration, and thank you to my dad for giving me an immeasurable strength of character, motivation and determination to never give in. You are always in my thoughts.
To Merlin, Marley and Hogan, Jake and Sheba and all of the dogs I have worked with physically and mentally. You remind me just how amazing dogs are but also encouraged me to dig deep and challenge my own thoughts and opinions. You have taught me never to take anything for granted, to observe and listen before acting and to always have self-belief. I will continue to strive to educate and ensure the dog remains the loyal, adaptive man’s best friend we want and need them to be.
Finally, a huge and heartfelt thank you to Jenny, without her I would not have had an opportunity to achieve this dream. Her belief and trust in my ability kept me going through the most challenging times. I hope this makes you proud.
BIOGRAPHY
Jo has a lifetime of diverse experience working with dogs both professionally and personally. 17 years as a qualified veterinary nurse sparked a specialist interest in canine behaviour and the start of a successful behaviour consultancy company. Jo has rehabilitated thousands of troubled dogs and successfully integrates new puppies into family homes. Academically Jo has a master’s degree in Canine Psychology and Training, passing with a distinction and is a member of two leading canine behaviour associations: The Canine and Feline Behaviour Association and the Guild of Dog Trainers.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to a world full of joy and one of the best learning experiences you will ever have, sharing your life with one of the most amenable, trusting and loyal species on the planet. My role is to arm you with all the knowledge you’ll need to ensure you raise your new puppy in the right way, preparing them to handle a domestic life and guiding them to become an adult dog you can be proud of.
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