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    Canine Good Citizen
    Canine Good Citizen

    Canine Good Citizen

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    • About
    • When...
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    • Who...
    • Six Myths
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • CGC Test
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      • Creating GREAT family dogs!

        NEW SERIES OF CLASSES START
        Saturday, 11th February @ 1:30pm

        OFF-LEASH PUPPY TRAINING

        in conjunction with SPCA Selangor &
        THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB'S
        CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PROGRAM
      • WHEN WE DO IT

        PUPPY TRAINING SCHEDULE
        11:30AM - 1:00PM
        (Please note new dates & times)
        Class 1 : Sunday, 19th February @ 11:30
        Class 2 : Sunday, 26th February @ 11:30
        Class 3 : Sunday, 5th March @ 11:30
        NO CLASS (12th March)
        Class 4 : Sunday, 19th March @ 11:30
        Class 5 : Sunday, 26th March @ 11:30
        Class 6 : Sunday, 2nd April @ TBA

         

        TEEN TRAINING SCHEDULE
        1:30PM - 3:00PM
        Class 1 : Sunday, 19th February @ 1:30pm
        Class 2 : Sunday, 26th February @ 1:30pm
        Class 3 : Sunday, 5th March @ 1:30pm
        NO CLASS (12th March)
        Class 4 : Sunday, 19th March @ 1:30pm
        Class 5 : Sunday, 26th March @ 1:30pm
        Class 6 : Sunday, 2nd April @ TBA
      • WHERE WE DO IT

        Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama, Ukay Heights, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

      • WHAT WE DO...

        for six weekend classes we show you how to create a "Bistro Dog" (aka a dog you can take anywhere!)

        Biting?

        Learn the difference between mouthing, nipping and attacking... and what to do!

        Potty Training?

        House train your dog very quickly by building on what the puppy already knows!

        Pulling?

        Are you walking the dog? Or the dog walking you? We'll show you more than one way to stop it.

        Jumping?

        With a small dog, it's annoying. With a big dog, dangerous! And what to do!

      • House Training

        (aka Potty Training)

        Some useful ideas on potty training!

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      • WHO WE ARE...

        Puppy Training

        "I've always felt that the primary focus of most of the dog owners taking their dogs to classes here in Malaysia was not to enter competitions but simply to learn how to enjoy their pet as a pet, a friend and a companion. We started Puppy Training in 2011 based in part on the pioneering work of Dr. Ian Dunbar's positive reinforcement puppy training with the aim of creating dogs that are welcome everywhere!" Richard is a member of the Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA) and an authorized evaluator for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Now at their new training centre at SPCA Selangor, Ampang.

        Richard Gardner with Ah Kit (16 wks)

         

        Richard has had dogs all his life, some of which have appeared on TV, film and stage. Two of them are here and here.

      • MYTHS WE DON'T LIVE BY...

        We don't have the time, space, or energy to cover all the myths about dog training, but here are six to amuse you!

        You can't train puppies...

        ... before six months old!

        Nonsense! Wait until then, and you'll have double the work untraining behaviours you don't want PLUS training the behaviours you do want!

         

        Your dog is learning from you the moment s/he arrives in your home. It's up to you to decide WHAT the puppy learns!

        Start Now!

        You can't train old dogs...

        ...new tricks!

        Older dogs are not the problem... however, older OWNERS are quite difficult to (re)train... but we try! Some would say (me, for instance!) that training an older dog is easier than training a puppy. Older dogs are generally calmer and so have better focus and attention.

        Duke turned up and "adopted" us when he was about six years old. You can see the results here.

        YouTube

        Training with food...

        ...is bribery!

        "Bribery" is a human term and implies something illegal (as we know from politics)! Actually, food is a "marker" - it's a signal something has been done correctly. For us maybe an A+ from a teacher, or a paycheck or bonus from your job! We usually use food for dogs because most dogs love food, but it can be ANYTHING your dog loves - toys, play, work, petting, happy talk etc.

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        Train With Food...

        ... and you'll never get their attention later!

        When we start reward-based training, our dogs are on a CONTINUOUS reward system. The dog is rewarded every time it performs something correctly - or even just for TRYING!

        Once the dog has more or less got it, we move quickly onto VARIABLE and RANDOM reward system. Just like a Genting slot-machine - you know you won't win every time or how much, but next time...

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        Once My Dog Is Trained...

        ... we can stop using food rewards!

        There is no reason to completely STOP using food in training. Once the trainer has learnt the difference "luring" and "rewarding"... we hope you will keep your dog on a random reinforcement schedule for the rest of his/her life! Here is a good demo of luring:

        YouTube

        No Human Food...

        ... dogs should only get dog food!

        We've had dogs around us for at least 10,000 years. We've had today's commercial dog food for about 70 years. So for 9,930 years, we've been feeding our dogs... what exactly?


        Four veterinarians provide some valuable tips on feeding dogs and specific dog food brands.

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      • ...AND IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING...

        YOU CAN ALWAYS COME BACK!

        Graduates welcome

        Come back and join us for socialization anytime.
        Catch up with your friends.
        Compare notes & plan walks.
        Problems? Questions?

        WHOSE DOG IS IT, ANYWAY?

        WE do not train the puppies - YOU do!

        Our training shows YOU how to train the things that matter most to pet owners: barking, biting, house training, loose leash, etc

        SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

        Love it or your money back!

        If by the end of your first class you decide this training doesn't meet your needs we will refund in full.

        CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

        By the end of six classes you and your dog should be able to pass the AKC's CGC Test - and you may take it with us at your convenience, at no extra cost, after class during one of our later sessions.

      • What little we know, they taught us...

      • BOOK EARLY

        A FINAL CLASS (PRE-PANDEMIC)

      Puppy & Teen Classes

      We restrict class sizes. Please book early to avoid disappointment!

      SPCA Selangor

      Jalan Kerja Ayer Lama, Ukay Heights, 68000 Ampang, Selangor

      Contact Us

      WhatsApp

      +6017-880 3829

      trainers@puppytraining.my

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