Puppy & Kitten Socialisation
Great Socialisation & Early-Life Teaching is Probably the Most Important Thing You Will Do for Your Puppy or Kitten!
CCAB Dog Behaviourist, dog trainer CCAB
Hello & welcome! I am glad you are here, & I will be happy to support you & your pet!
I am a Veterinary Nurse Specialist in Behaviour, Qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Trainer
I offer Training Support for Kittens & Puppies - online across the UK (& beyond), & in person locally
I am here to help you get early-life learning right from the start, supporting you through this very special time for learning & bonding!
From forming a strong & supportive relationship with your pup or kitten, to socialisation & life skills, to prevention of unwanted behaviours, to all the wonderful teaching & learning to set you up for life together, I can help!
The early weeks & months of life are so important for learning how to be happy, confident & successful in our human world. In kittens the socialisation window is earlier (2-8ish weeks), & in puppies a little longer & later (3-12 or up to 16 weeks), so there's lots to do in a short time! However it is important not to rush things, put pressure on our young learners, or risk causing anxiety or high arousal through over- or injudicious exposure.
It is a really fun time, but raising a puppy or kitten can also be daunting! It is vital to work slowly & steadily on calm, gentle & positive socialisation & exposure to life, in a mindful way. So, we want to be sure we’re doing everything right to set you precious bundle of joy up to become a well-balanced, happy & confident friend for life, who fits in well in your life. I teach individualised socialisation & early-life lessons in your home, online, & out & about, e.g. at the vets, groomers, in the car, or on walks (puppies), etc., +/- occasional small groups. I am also keen to help you prevent unwanted behaviours from the start, & support you in teaching desired skills with your puppy or kitten.
I am a certified animal trainer, Veterinary Nurse Specialist in Behaviour, & an ASAB-accredited Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (for cats & dogs), so you're being appropriately guided in starting out right. I teach in a fun, easy & tailored way, which helps you understand your pet’s needs, to be the best person you puppy or kitten could ask for, & help them grow into their best selves too!
The right teaching & exposures during the early-life socialisation period (or lack of it +/- the wrong teaching or exposure) will really influence how your pup or kitten sees & copes with their world forever. Without a careful & proactive start, behavioural problems are more likely, which of course negatively impact pets' & their peoples' welfare, & can take a lifetime of work to cope with... Sadly, behaviour problems are the biggest threat to the human-animal bond, and the number-one reason pets are relinquished.
To book or find out more about successful puppy or kitten socialisation, please contact Linda - I will be glad to help you. And, for more information, please see FAQs