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Training Videos

These are some of our training videos, including dogs raised as pets, therapy/companion dogs, and assistance dogs.

Current Puppies

Puppies are now 6 weeks old and have officially begun their early training.

We currently have a small number of puppy placements still available.

For more information or to enquire, please get in touch.

Michelle & Bodhi - First Early Training Session

Michelle & Bodhi - First Early Training Session

This is the stage where foundations are built, before commands are introduced next week. Local families have the opportunity to be involved in this early training process with their own puppy.

Balance Board Training – Early Confidence Building (6 Weeks)

This session introduces puppies to the balance board as they begin structured training.

Activities like this help build confidence, coordination, and problem-solving from a young age.

These early exercises create a strong foundation that supports later learning and development.

6 weeks old today 🐾 First day of training

Puppies have officially started their training.

Be Part of Their Journey 🐾

In this video, one of the future owners is already taking part in the process β€” learning how to guide their puppy through these early stages.

We offer this opportunity to families who are local and would like to be involved from the beginning.

Each puppy also includes 6 months of guided training support β€” see below for examples.

Guided Training Support

Examples of working with owners to continue training at home

Touch – Guided Training Example

Demonstrating how to teach the touch command.

In this example, it’s used to build targeting behaviour.

Part of guided training.

Leave It – Guided Training Example

Demonstrating how to teach the leave it command.

In this example, it’s used to build food refusal and impulse control.

Part of guided training.

Crate Training – Guided Example

Demonstrating how to teach crate training using calm, positive guidance.

In this example, a young handler is learning how to guide their puppy through the process.

Part of guided training.

Puppy Training Videos

Examples of Pre-Home Training

Basic Puppy Training – First Session (7–8 Weeks Old)

Early training session focusing on engagement, basic positioning, and introducing learning structure.

Demonstrates how behaviour is shaped before commands are formally added.

Building Focus & Cue Association – Puppy Training (10 Weeks Old)

Demonstrates how behaviours are established first, with verbal cues added after consistency is developed.

Focus on timing, engagement, and early communication.

Assistance & Therapy Dog Training

Examples of early training at 8 weeks

Basic commands

Introducing core commands and building focus and engagement.

Crate training

Developing positive crate experiences.

Obstacle Training

Building confidence and body awareness across different environments, preparing for situations like under tables or other public settings.

Task Training

Introducing a foundation skill that can be developed into more advanced tasks.

Contact Us

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Address

Albury NSW, Australia

Phone

0403032571

Email

dogs4independence@gmail.com

Operating Hours

11:00am – 8:00pm, 7 days