Raising Your Puppy
The first months shape a lifetime. A secure bond, thoughtful guidance and a zillion positive early experiences lay the foundation for a confident, resilient companion.
EngaDog focuses on preventing behavioural problems from developing in the first place through an approach that supports your puppy's emotional and social development from day one.
What Raising a Puppy is not about
Just to be clear:
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It is not about pushing your puppy beyond their comfort zone.
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Socialisation is not about exposing your puppy to as many dogs, people and places as possible.
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It is not about teaching obedience first.
It is about building a secure relationship, creating a PAWSitive experiences, and giving your puppy the confidence and emotional resilience to thrive for life.
Puppy Guidance (CHF 90 / hour)
The first months lay the foundation for your dog's future.
EngaDog's approach emphasises secure attachment, emotional wellbeing and carefully managed early experiences, because healthy behaviour develops from these foundations — not from early obedience.
What we cover:
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Building a secure relationship and mutual trust
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Understanding puppy behaviour, body language and emotional development
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Safe, thoughtful socialisation and PAWSitive exposure to the world
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Creating healthy routines and rules for rest, play and exploration
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Gentle handling, cooperative care and veterinary preparation
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Supporting independence and preventing separation-related problems