Rose's Puppy School

Rose's Puppy School uses force-free, positive reinforcement methods with reward markers. Aversive methods such as punishment and choke chains are not allowed.

The price for the course is available on request. To join, you will need to provide proof of inoculation, with at least the first vaccination, and prior booking is required.

The course content includes written or emailed material, links to videos, handling, examination, grooming information, basic obedience training (name recognition, focus, sit, down, recall, lead work), games-based training for concept development, toilet training information, management of basic behavior concerns, off-lead socialization, habituating dogs to the vet, basic TTouch explanation, and groundwork for confidence and fun. Clicker/mark and reward training are also explained and encouraged, but not compulsory, and a clicker is supplied.

Rose's Puppy School has been operating for 22 years and takes place in a garden with shaded areas and shelter in case of rain. The school has received support from local vets in the Helderberg area. The instructor has a background in veterinary nursing, Schutzhund (dog working trials) at the national level, breeding, and running a dog club. She has also completed various training courses and is a member of the ThinkingPets Guild SA and the Pet Professional Guild.