1. Beware of amateur trainers
   With poor knowledge and skills to properly train your impressionable puppy, they can do more harm than good. So, watch out! FACT: We spend over 85-90% of our time going to innocent dog owners who attended puppy school to fix the problems that have developed and should never have occurred in the 1st place.
   
2. It’s a short-term solution
   Enrolling your new four-legged friend in a four-week puppy school program sure sounds good.
   But is it too good to be true?
   Sorry to break it to you – but yes. Yes it is.
   Instead, training should be incorporated into your dog’s everyday life.
   
3. Things can get unruly
   Socialising your puppy doesn’t mean letting them go crazy in a group of other untrained puppies.
   This causes over-excitement, encourages aggression and instils fear.
   Not exactly the desired emotional state of a puppy-in-training
   
4. It’s a ‘one size fits all’ approach
   Nothing could be further than the truth – All puppies have different training needs, depending on their unique character, personality temperament, breed and varying home environments.
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5. The wrong type of reinforcement
   Puppy schools love to use treats. And why wouldn’t they? Bribing dogs with food is not the answer
   There are much smarter ways to positively reinforce your dog’s behaviour…
   So what’s the best puppy training alternative?
   For the best results, your newest family member needs individual, in-home training – from an experienced dog training specialist.
   
   At AUSDOG, we provide individual tailored training that best suits your individual family needs and that of your puppy. We come to you saving you time, and the angst of not knowing what is right for your puppy. We help you set your puppy up to be a well-mannered, happy, confident and have a sociable life by your side. We will teach you the right way the 1st time Call 1800 AUSDOG to arrange a home visit from our experienced dog trainer

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If you do have to have your dog in the car, have him or her restrained not jumping around

Please exercise plenty of care over the summer months, a dog can die locked in a hot car just as quickly as a child can.

NEVER leave your dog in a car even for 1 minute.

Leave the window down at least 60cm for air flow and DO NOT let your dog put their head outside of the window this is not only illegal it is dangerous and unhealthy

Dogs eyes and ears were not made to handle 60km per hour hot wind in their face and mouth

Always be certain to have a bottle of water and bowl in your car

John Harkin
AUSDOG

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