Nurture the best potential in your new puppy

This course is focused on building a great relationship between you and your new puppy. Learn important skills to care for them from an array of topics surrounding health, behaviour, training and tips on keeping them as happy as possible! Your precious pup deserves the best start possible available at your fingertips in this comprehensive program.

Features of this course

  • 10 puppy-level obedience skills to introduce to your puppy

  • 5 comprehensive puppy program theory modules

  • 4 private 1:1 puppy training sessions

  • Knowledge assessment quizzes

  • Easy step-by-step skill videos to follow

  • Written by a nationally accredited dog trainer

  • Skill assignment uploads and feedback

  • Flexible and supported learning

  • Study and train at a time that suites you

  • Access to RK9 training app 24/7

Practical skill your dog will learn

The skills focused on in this program are:

  • Build clear communication channels with your pup

  • Puppy recall

  • Sit

  • Down

  • Stay

  • Place

  • Beginner leash skills

  • Crate introductions

  • Drop it & Leave it

  • Meal manners

Outcomes of this course

  • Recall

    Support your puppy to learn their name and a positive association with a beginners recall

  • Engagement

    A puppy that willingly offers you their attention

  • Obedience

    Introduce foundational obedience skills to your puppy

  • Impulse control

    Teach your puppy important self-regulation and impulse control skills

  • Hands-on training

    Learn how to apply positive puppy training techniques to support great associations and a motivated learner

  • Relationship

    Nurture a positive relationship with your puppy through games and activities that build confidence as well as providing appropriate exposure guidelines

  • Socialisation & Exposure

    Nurture a confident and resilient puppy through evidence-based guidelines

  • Puppy Enrichment

    Learn about simple additions to your puppy's day to keep them feeling happy and content

  • Play

    Learn how to build structured play into so your puppy is having fun and learning at the same time

Meet your Trainer

Head Trainer & Director of RK9 Academy Racheal Romeo

My name is Racheal and I'm a nationally accredited dog trainer. I strive to empower and educate others through my training programs on how to build amazing relationships with our companion animals. You can learn more about me in my bio below. https://riverinak9.com.au/about-me/