Give your puppy the best possible start
Adorable can turn to naughty very quickly
Bringing a new puppy into your home is a special time. You can’t get enough of their cuddles and cuteness – at least until the weeing, chewing, biting or jumping begins.
Did you know that the first 18 weeks of your puppy’s life is the most crucial learning period? So you don’t have much time for false starts. And remember: a naughty, untrained puppy can quickly become a badly behaved adult dog.
John is a miracle worker
Fiona & Daniel K, Croydon North
‘Our five-month-old Labradoodle no longer jumps on our children or steals their toys. In fact all our walks are now calm and pleasant. Our puppy has become a member of our family – he really does come with us everywhere! John is a miracle worker.’
Choose your puppy training approach wisely
Contrary to popular belief, puppy training schools are often ineffective because they don’t teach you how to handle your puppy in its own environment. And surprisingly, they can actually hinder positive socialisation rather than promote it.
In fact, 8 out 10 badly behaved dogs we train were once puppy school ‘graduates’!
We give you the solid foundation you need
At AUSDOG, we come to your home to help you set a solid foundation for your pup’s future good behaviour. Through education and support, we help you:
- Settle your puppy into its new environment
- Establish designated feeding, sleeping and toilet areas
- Implement a routine to suit your lifestyle
- Learn how to handle and communicate with your puppy – the right way, right away
A lifetime of expertise
Dr Stewart, Vet Centres Pty Ltd
‘I first met John Harkin in 1998. Like many people who have spent a lifetime doing something, he is very good at it!’
Simple, straightforward advice for the whole family
Biting, chewing and jumping are not part and parcel of puppy rearing. These behaviours can be avoided. And if they’ve already started? You can and should correct them as soon as possible.
We help you and your children address the specific challenges that come with bringing a new puppy into your home – such as:
- Nipping, chewing, mouthing or biting
- Jumping on family members and visitors
- Crying and separation anxiety
- Pulling on lead and poor behaviour with other dogs
- Setting physical boundaries in the home
- Overexcitement and unnecessary barking
- Digging, burying and other destructive behaviours
An absolute miracle
Tabitha O, Kew
‘John accomplished an absolute miracle. My little princess is now a true princess. Thank you, thank you, thank you – and bless you from the bottom of my heart.’