Dog Training Options
Raising a confident, well adjusted dog does not just happen. Many hours of teaching and relationship building will need to be invested. This may require a shift in priorities and a commitment to devote time to training. You will be richly rewarded for your efforts, as you enjoy a close bond and harmonious relationship with your treasured puppy.
Don't forget to include your puppy in every day routines. It's in the small moments of daily life, that respect, loyalty and a circle of trust is created.
At Burrinjuck, our trainers believe that a dog's behaviour is not random and there is an underlying need, being communicated behind any action. Our job is to earn trust by seeking to understand and the underlying motivational drivers behind the behaviour. We use praise, food rewards and positive reinforcement (tone of voice, praise and pats) to shape our puppy's learning.
Crate Training is availabe from 6 weeks to 8 weeks of age.
This is an optional service at an additonal cost of $50
Crate Training can be booked through Burrinjuck Boutique.
A well behaved dog is a pleasure to own and a joy to have around. It takes work! And time! And patience! Our fully qualified and experienced dog handlers are available to assist you as you embark on the puppy training journey and can act as a guide as you build a trusting and loyal relationship with your dog. From puppyhood through the turbulent teenage years and into maturity, our experienced trainers are only an email away.
Socialisation is one of the most important responsibilities to undertake as a new puppy owner. A puppy's brain develops considerably from 6 weeks to 16 weeks of age. During this time, the puppy learns a lot about their world. It is a unique window of time that will impact the puppy for life.
It is also the timing of first "fear period" stage. This is a delicate time, where the "goldilocks principle" applies - just the right amount of stimulation and presented in a positive context at the right time. Too much, too soon, can cause flooding and overwhelm. In the worst case , it may even create long term phobias. Research suggests that puppies need to be exposed to things several times over the socialisation period.
Burrinjuck Labradoodles offer an intensive, early puppy socialisation program for our in-house puppies (between the ages of 6 to 8 weeks). This additional training program is priced at $250 for the first week and an additional $175 for the second week. We provide a check-list of additional socialisation opportunities and a comprehensive socialisation report with additional recommendations for the future.
Our stay and train program is all about building a great foundation. Calmness. Confidence. Focus and Environmental Stability. These are the key attributes that set puppies up for success.
The Board and Train Option takes place at our Burrinjuck Facility. We have on-site trainers, who would work with your puppy on a daily basis. Invest in your puppy’s future by training foundational skills during the critical learning period from 8 to 12 weeks.
Prior to commencement, our head trainer, Judith will contact you to collaborate and prioritise goal setting and devise an individualised program. We also incorporate a grooming experience, and an enrichment experience through Wangaratta Doggy Day Spa as part of the package.
You will receive video and photo updates and progress notes once a week, over the duration of the stay.
Board and Train Program
Do you have some niggly questions or a small problem that can be handled with some reassurance or a few ideas to try?
Burrinjuck offer virtual training sessions with our qualified trainers. These handy sessions can provide clarification and help to guide your interactions with your new puppy.
A free virtual training session is also included in our "Welcome Home Packs" In addition to the free training session, our Welcome Home Packs includes a collar and lead plus a personalised name tag; small bags of all the food we have been feeding; an enrichment toy; a family tree of your puppy and an adoption certificate. You can purchase a Welcome Home Pack through our online store at Burrinjuck Boutique.
Virtual Training sessions can be booked here
Our gorgeous pup, Bella was trained to help calm our Autistic son by Blue Ribbon Dog Training and the lovely Bree. Bella has continued to hold her training and still is the most well behaved, loving and doting dog. We cannot speak more highly of the work Blue Ribbon has done to provide a great start for an amazing pup. Thank you so very much