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Who is Vyolet Michaels?

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A CTC graduate who runs Urban Dawgs
specialise in puppy classes

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Are puppy classes easy?

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No!

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What does Vyolet class puppy classes as?

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Advanced

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Why does Vyolet class puppy classes as advanced?

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Shaping who the puppy will be. They are very important.

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What is the importance of puppy classes?

5 answers

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1) Exploit most impressionable time (8-18wks)
2) Building the foundations
3) Prevention of future behaviour problems
4) Encourage a positive bond wt pup
5) Empthasie the fun!

BEEEP

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What mindset do puppy classes aim to overcome?

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me vs the puppy

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What does vyolet empathise in puppy classes?

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Puppies are babies; emphasize the fun!

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Goals of puppy classes

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1) Off-lead socialisation with people and dogs
2) Play skill development
3) Bite inhibition
4) Impulse control development
5) Handling and gentle restraint
6) Basic training (inc off leash around distraction)
7) Behaviour problems - RG prevention
8) Normalise normal B

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Are play skill development just for dogs?

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No for human to learn as well

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Do humans need to be actively involved in puppy play?

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Yes, to watch body language and for bite inhibition

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Do humans need to be actively involved in puppy play?

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Yes, to watch body language and for bite inhibition.

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What are some impulse control B Vyolet prioritises?

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1) Pup not jumping - human get up and turn around
2) Waits - doors/gates
3) Remove treats if pup lunges or grabs
4) leave it rather than no

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Why is puppy class the perfect place to teach basic training around distractions?

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People want this in the real world.
Puppy class has build in distractions and structure so it’s the perfect place to start.

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When teaching handling/restraint, when would you get owners handling each other puppies

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After the first couple of weeks

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What would you do with a shy puppy when owners handler each others puppies

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You go with the shy pup and make sure it has a positive experience, e.g. no leaning over the pup

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When teaching training around distractions, do pups start on or off lead?

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On lead first

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What are the 8 goals of puppy class? (mnemonic)

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SPIT H PIN

Socialisation
Prevention B problems
Inhibition (bite)
Training
Handling
Play
Impulse control
Normalising

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What are 2 play behaviours we need to normalise in puppy class

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Growling
Humping

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What format does Vyolet use?

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6 week classes, 1st week orientation no pups.

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Why do they have no pups in the first class?

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Owners learn foundations without distractions of cute pups

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What age are pups allowed into class?

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8 - 18 weeks

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How many trainers are on staff?

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2

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How many pups per class?

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5

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Do you need flexibility in pup class?

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yes! - group needs are important.

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Do they offer reward for enrolling in pups?
yes 50% private sessions for duration of class.
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Does Vyolet offer email support?
Yes, unlimited.
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are there any follow-up classes after pups?
Yes Puppy intermediate, super puppy (good citizen test), single session Play n Train classes
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What play-n-train groups are there?
Small breeds Fm fearful to cheerful Active play
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In orientation how does Vyolet break the ice
Asks who has cuts on their hands- everyone in the same boat!
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What does Vylot teach is important in orientation?
Soundness vs obedience
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What else does Vylot cover in orientation?
1. Soundness vs obedience 2. How dogs learn 3. Timing and mechanical skills 4. Introduce marker words & rules [yes/clickers] 5. Dogs are great discriminators and poor 6. generalizers (except fear) 6. Myth busting - dominance, motivation & leverage 7. Life rewards 8. Mgmt (gates, crates, play yard, safety) 9. Alone training 10. Housetraining/chew training 11. Diet/choosing treats 12. What to bring to first session 13. What to expect first session 14. Q&A
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When does Vylot get most of the talking done?
Orientation
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What happens at the first session
Keep it moving and exciting
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How long is each exercises in sessions
Micro sessions
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What does Vylot empathise throughout?
Fun
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What does Vylot do between exercises?
Play sessions - narrated. Integrate exercises into play
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Does Vylot do consent checks?
Yes with people and puppies
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What does Vylot coach?
Mechanics
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How does Vylot coach mechanics when it comes to food 4 points
fade lures no visable food show how to audition treats use life rewards
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Does Vylot R+ people?
YES
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How does Vylot teach clients to be successful?
Easy, reasonable goals.
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What does Vylot coach owners about during play 3 points
1. set expectations - some puppies will hide/growl/nip 2. Body language 3. whats appropriate
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Does Vylot narrate play sessions
Yes!
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What does Vylote narrate during play
Role reversal Play signals
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Why does she narrate play?
To teach the owners so they can go out and referee play on their own
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How does Vylot teach consent checks?
During play,
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Does Vylot teach time-outs for inappropriate play?
Yes! she coaches owners to this too.
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What's included in the pup's curriculum?
1. Bite inhibition (check in every week) 2. Temperament Training 3. Impulse control 4. basic training 5. Recall 6. Touch on RG
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What is included in the bite inhibition module?
1. Treat into pups mouth; if they take too hard - ouch - remove. Teach every owner this. 2. 2 yr old test - if it feels harder than a what 2 yr old would be comfortable with OUCH! remove treat 3. Airplane game - treat down fm above head 4.
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Whats Vyolets slogan about bite inhibition
I'll sacrifice one finger per class!!!
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What is covered in temperament training# 5
1. Reaches and collar grabs 2. Handling and gentle restraints 3. Wierd stuff (R+ for calm behaviour) 4. Switch handlers as pups comfortable 5. Obstacles (tunnels/hoops/xpens on the floor/surfaces etc)
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What is covered in impulse control?
Leave it Stay Anti jump
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What is inc in additional basics?
Sit Down Touch LLW intro Eye contact intro PLacement cues (go to bed)
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What are key training points when working on a behaviour in class?
Get Behaviour --> THEN name Other points are - Not repeating cues over n over Not working sit/down in sequence Order of events
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What are the uses of hand touch?
Too excited pups to gain entry to class Confidence building Moving dogs around Call to end fun Disengage fm distractions Everything - go to cue - cheap easy!
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How many steps does Vylot train recalls?
she has 5 rules and breaks it down into little parts
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What is the recall sequence in classes?
Call dogs, cheer on, gentle grab, party!
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How does she break recall down?
Name recognition Reaches Recalls
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What are the five rules of recall?
1. Never call for bad stuff (dog decides) 2. Only call when you are pretty sure it's going to happen 3. Only say cue one time 4. Use best treats AS a reward not bribe 5. If it doesn't work save it, make it happen.
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How can you test your treats for recall?
Does it magnet them out of play?
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How does Vyolet start recall training?
Out of play - dogs least distracted
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What does Vyolet coach in recalls?
Hide food Prompt Gentle grab first R+ humans always
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How does Vyolet save recalls when its not hapenning
Move away from pup - not towards them
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How does Vyolet teach shy pups recall?
If hand shy - recall without reaches
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What does Vyolet avoid with shy pups in play
Avoid holding onto pup while other puppies approach
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What is included in the RG work in puppy class 10
1. Any pups showing RG encouraged to book 1-1 2. Normalise RG 3. Empthasie prevention 4. Teach pup to LOVE us taking things away 5. teach signs and not to comfort pup 6. Practice exchanges 7. Installment feeding for FG in h/wk 8. Remind them not to "play with food" or "test it" 9. Emergency plan for stolen items (find it cue) 10. Sharing and "drop it" 11. Let them explore non harmful items (don't obsess over everything)
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What is not worth working on in puppy class?
Puppies who are showing RG signs
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How does Vyolet create a community in her classes?
1. Encourage networking 2. Share photos and videos on social media 3. Create a FB page 4. Remind people you are there to support them, even on rough days 5. Be proactive. If you notice a problem or challenge, get involved. Sell them on privates, follow up email.

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