So at work, I'm supposed to create and present a quick seminar (1.5 hrs or so) for new dog/puppy buyers. I've scratched out a basic outline of what I'd like to do and I'm hoping you guys can fill in any blanks I've missed.
The audience is primarily average pet owners, some with previous dog knowledge/experience, some without. What do you think would be important information for them to receive?
My general outline so far:
Before You Bring Home Fido
1. Dog or Puppy?
2. Rescue, shelter, breeder, rehome? Pros and cons for each.
3. Preparing your home (puppy proofing, fixing fences, etc)
4. Things to get in advance (shopping list)
After Fido Gets Home
1. The importance of settling in for adult dogs (aka 2 week shutdown/staycation)
2. Introductions to existing pets
3. Importance of socialization (and puppy class) for puppies
4. Training approaches - options available and why it is safer and more fun to leave traditional correction-based training behind.
5. Info on common annoying behaviors and some basic ammo for tackling them (to cover: potty training, mouthing, jumping)
6. Importance of crate training.
7. Relationship building and life enrichment.
What have I missed?
The audience is primarily average pet owners, some with previous dog knowledge/experience, some without. What do you think would be important information for them to receive?
My general outline so far:
Before You Bring Home Fido
1. Dog or Puppy?
2. Rescue, shelter, breeder, rehome? Pros and cons for each.
3. Preparing your home (puppy proofing, fixing fences, etc)
4. Things to get in advance (shopping list)
After Fido Gets Home
1. The importance of settling in for adult dogs (aka 2 week shutdown/staycation)
2. Introductions to existing pets
3. Importance of socialization (and puppy class) for puppies
4. Training approaches - options available and why it is safer and more fun to leave traditional correction-based training behind.
5. Info on common annoying behaviors and some basic ammo for tackling them (to cover: potty training, mouthing, jumping)
6. Importance of crate training.
7. Relationship building and life enrichment.
What have I missed?