You have brought home that cute little bundle of fur, fun and teeth.

What should you do now?

In the natural state, without the intervention of humans, for the first nine months of
his life a cub or puppy stays with his siblings, close to the den. He is learning The
Rules. He learns through play. He learns respect and obedience from his elders and
especially his parents. He learns ‘The Leader Makes All Decisions’.

So when you bring your puppy home YOU need to pick up where his brothers and
sister and his mother left off. That is to show him The Rules of his new human pack.

This is done in a way he already understands, gently and kindly, with no shouting or
bullying. If you go about it the right way the puppy will understand, because it is in the
'language' he was born with.

What confuses him or her the most is to be treated like a Little Prince (or Princess,)
being picked up, carried about, cuddled, kissed, over-excited and OBEYED.

During the consultation I can give you all the information you need to rear your
puppy as a 'parent' should, so that it grows into a happy, reliable and relaxed dog,
who will do all you ask because he wants to and not through force or fear.

This will be followed by a Personal Puppy Plan and ongoing telephone and email
back up from me for as long as you need it, so as your puppy grows and matures
you can contact me with any questions or new situations you may have. This is all
included in the cost of the original consultation.

Consultations take anything from 2 to 3 hours, but, I will stay as long as you need
me, until you feel happy with your new knowledge. All consultations take place in your
own home with all the people involved in your puppy's day to day life, so that
everyone, including your puppy, is relaxed. This gives you my undivided attention to
deal with any concerns you may have. Everyone can be involved in bringing up a well
rounded and happy dog, who knows it's place in the pack.

With dogs, as with children, the first place to learn manners is in the home.

You will receive a lot of advice from many well meaning people. A lot of people will
want to over-excite and cuddle your puppy. Use your common sense - do you feel
comfortable with what they are saying or doing? If not, he's Your Puppy - Your Rules!
Protect him.

I will show you HOW.
Theo Stewart
your puppy
The Dog Lady