Puppy Playbook
Your Guide to a Happy, Confident Puppy.
Give your puppy the best start in life with Puppy Playbook! This course covers the essentials every new dog parent needs: socialisation, toilet training, and stopping biting. Learn fun, positive techniques to help your puppy feel confident around people, other dogs, and new environments. Establish clear routines for housetraining and develop gentle strategies to curb nipping and mouthing. With step-by-step guidance, expert tips, and practical exercises, you’ll raise a well-behaved, happy, and sociable puppy who’s a joy to live with. Start building a lifetime of good habits and strong bonds from day one.
In this lecture, we explore the power of desensitization, teaching your dog to remain calm and confident in the face of things that might normally trigger fear or anxiety. You’ll learn how to gradually introduce new sights, sounds, and experiences in a controlled, positive way, so they become routine rather than frightening. By turning the scary into the unimportant, you’ll help your dog build resilience, trust, and confidence. These techniques are essential for raising a balanced, fearless dog who can navigate the world with ease and respond to challenges calmly and safely.
In this lecture, we dive into counter-conditioning, a powerful method for transforming your dog’s reactions to previously stressful or unpleasant experiences. You’ll learn how to pair challenging situations with rewards, play, and positive experiences, so your dog begins to associate them with joy instead of fear or anxiety. By turning discomfort into delight, you’ll build confidence, trust, and resilience in your dog. Counter-conditioning is a key tool for creating a well-adjusted, happy dog who can handle everyday life—and unexpected situations—with calmness, focus, and excitement for positive experiences.
Puppy biting is natural—but it’s also the perfect time to teach bite inhibition and gentle play. In this lecture, you’ll learn practical, positive techniques to redirect biting onto toys, set clear boundaries, and reward calm, gentle behaviour. We’ll cover why puppies bite, how to respond consistently, and ways to prevent over-excitement during play. By mastering these strategies, you’ll raise a puppy who plays safely, interacts kindly, and grows into a confident, well-mannered dog. Turn nips into good habits and enjoy a smoother, happier start to life with your puppy.
Set your puppy up for success with easy, effective toilet training! In this session, you’ll learn step-by-step strategies to teach your puppy where and when it’s appropriate to go, using positive reinforcement, consistent routines, and clear communication. We’ll cover common challenges, tips for preventing accidents, and how to handle setbacks calmly. By following these techniques, you’ll help your puppy develop good habits quickly, build confidence, and create a clean, stress-free home environment. Master toilet training and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a happy, well-trained puppy.