A cute puppy looking at the camera in Malta

Puppy Education Service

A 1 hour online session that supports you in giving your puppy the best possible start in life. 

The Puppy Education service is aimed at helping you PREVENT the development of behavioural problems in your puppy. 

This is because preventing dog behavioural issues before they have had a chance to develop is key to a calm and happy life for you and your puppy!

Clearly knowing how to care for your puppy's mental health and how to relate in a way that nurtures your relationship, while supporting your puppy's emotional development, is crucial.


What you do NOW can significantly impact your puppy’s future behaviour and long-term wellbeing, as well as yours.  

A sweet terrier puppy, Malta

The Puppy Education service includes: 

  • A 1 hour online session, during which you will learn how you can raise an emotionally healthy puppy 

  • Provision of written guidance, which you can refer back to after the session is over

  • Sharing of reliable resources that compliment our discussion

  • Time for your questions - to make sure that any doubts are addressed and that you are clear on how to raise your puppy in the best possible way.

    PRICE:

    One-to-one session: €60

    Small group session: €15

    Small group sessions will be held periodically. Follow on FB or get in touch to find out the date of upcoming sessions.

Underwater photo of a dog swimming in the sea in Malta

This is how it works:

STEP ONE:
Get in touch to book the Puppy Education service.

STEP TWO:
We meet for the online session, following which I will share with you written guidance and relevant resources.

STEP THREE:
Give your puppy the best start by putting what you have learnt into practice!

A tiny puppy asleep in a hand

You will benefit from this service if…

  • You are the caregiver of a puppy who is under 4 months of age OR you are planning on adopting a puppy

  • You want to give your puppy the best start in life

  • You want everyone in your household to be on the same page when it comes to raising your puppy 

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FAQs

  • The first 4 months of life represent a sensitive developmental phase for puppies. Exposing puppies to negative experiences or not exposing them to desirable experiences during this critical phase can predispose them to behaviour problems in adulthood.

    Being equipped with the right advice prior to and during this critical phase in your puppy’s development is therefore important.

  • Don’t worry… your puppy’s emotional development is ongoing and there is still a lot that you can do, as a caregiver, to provide support and prevent behavioural problems. This means that receiving adequate guidance throughout subsequent developmental phases is also important.

    If your puppy is over 4 months old and you would like to know more about behavioural problem prevention, just fill out the form on the contact page.

“As a veterinary nurse, I have worked firsthand with Dr Maria daily in a very busy practice. She was always very professional, compassionate, calm and took time to explain, guide and teach concerned caregivers.”

Abigail Azzopardi, Veterinary Nurse, Founder of Cherry Tree Bookswap, Core Member of Help Us Help (HUH)

Raise an emotionally healthy puppy with confidence

If you have any questions relating to the Puppy Education service, simply get in touch.

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