PUPPY TRAINING & SOCIALISATION
- preparing puppies for the world!
At Wonder Paws we believe its better to "BUILD-UP a puppy than FIX a dog" so we place huge emphasis on early socialisation, training and relationship-building using force-free, fun and positive reward based training at our puppy training courses.

Our experienced, friendly and dedicated trainers will guide you through the challenging early weeks & months of puppy parenthood with clear, hands-on instruction in class, supported with dedicated teaching material and homework sheets throughout the course. Email and phone support is available to all our participants.
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****COVID UPDATE - 5th OCTOBER****
DUE TO LEVEL 3 COVID RESTRICTIONS ONLY ONE ADULT HANDLER PER PUPPY
IS PERMITTED TO ATTEND OUR CURRENT COURSES UNTIL FURTHER GOVERNMENT UPDATES
**NO SPECTATORS ALLOWED**
**MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT OUR TRAINING LOCATION........ NO MASK = NO ENTRY**




WONDER PAWS LITTLE PAWS COURSE
5-WEEK LEVEL 1 PUPPY TRAINING & SOCIALISATION COURSE​ €149
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A Super Start for your Puppy!! Start training your puppy before problems develop. Our 5-week basic obedience and socialisation course is a wonderful way to bond with your puppy and successfully integrate them into family life and the human world beyond!
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- Sit, Down, Touch Recall, Go to Mat and settle behaviours
- Develop Impulse Control with new skills like Leave-It, Stay, 4-paws on floor
- Behaviours trained using food lures, then quickly progress to handsignals & verbal cues
- Loose-lead walking techniques
- Building a Reliable Recall with distractions
- Carefully supervised off-leash play
- Manage puppy behaviours like play-biting, jumping, chewing etc
- Key socialisation with other puppies, adults and children and novel stimuli
- Dog Safety & Bite Prevention: appropriate puppy handling, teaching bite inhibition, trading games etc
- Grooming preparation (happy with hands and brush skills)
- Puppy nutrition, husbandry, care & grooming
- Responsible dog ownership
- Boosts SHY puppies confidence & helps prevent fear-based behaviours
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age: 11 weeks - 18 weeks (at Week 1 date)
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pre-requisite: full set of vaccinations PLUS canine cough vaccine​
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location: Wonder Paws Dog Park, Beech Hill Allotments, Scalp Rd Enniskerry MAP HERE
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duration: 5 x 1hr weekly classes
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Week 1 class: Sunday 8th November, 1.30pm
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Week 2 class: Sunday 15th November, 1.30pm
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Week 3 class: Sunday 22nd November, 10am
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Week 4 class: Sunday 29th November, 10am
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Week 5 class: Sunday 6th December, 10am
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price: €149 per puppy (1 adult handler ONLY) allowed under Level 3 Covid Restrictions - MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT OUR CLASSES - NO MASK = NO ENTRY)
Puppy ZOOM Consult - 45 mins​ session
* for puppies from 8-20 weeks of age
****PERFECT FOR NEW or NOVICE OWNERS****
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So your new arrival has just landed in your home and you're feeling a bit over-whelmed or just want some assistance in settling puppy in, well this is the session for you! Whether adopting from a rescue or buying from a breeder, integrating puppy into your life is very much a “pay now-collect later” endeavour. The more work you put in up front – expectation-setting, effort, time & training – the easier it’ll be for the next 10-15 years!
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CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF THESE TOPICS:
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Expectation-setting
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Essential Equipment
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Containment and management
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Set up House-training programme
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Set up Crate-training programme
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Alone-Time Training
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Planning puppy's pre-vax/post-vax socialisation experiences
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Basic Impulse control/no jumping
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Intro to Lead walking
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Intro to recall
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Intro to Sit & Down
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Appropriate Exercise advice
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Nutrition advice
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price: €59 for 45min Zoom Consult
* For puppies from 8-20 weeks of age
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**ZOOM PUPPY CLIENTS GET PRIORITY BOOKING LINKS FOR
NEXT AVAILABLE GROUP PUPPY COURSES**
Our Private Consult service is now
BOOKED OUT till w/c 15th Sept
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WONDER PAWS TEEN PAWS & JUVENILE DOG COURSE
5-WEEK LEVEL 1 PUPPY TRAINING & SOCIALISATION COURSE​ €149
With the same curriculum as Little Paws, this 5-week basic obedience course welcomes slightly older, dog-friendly puppies who have had no previous formal training and would benefit from learning the basics and enjoying off-leash socialisation! Helps owners deepen the bond and develop clear communication with their older puppy.

- Sit, Down, Touch Recall, Go to Mat and settle behaviours
- Develop Impulse Control with new skills like Leave-It, Stay, 4-paws on floor
- Behaviours trained using food lures, then quickly progress to handsignals & verbal cues
- Loose-lead walking techniques
- Building a Reliable Recall with distractions
- Carefully supervised off-leash play
- Manage puppy behaviours like play-biting, jumping, chewing etc
- Key socialisation with other puppies, adults and children and novel stimuli
- Dog Safety & Bite Prevention: appropriate puppy handling, teaching bite inhibition, trading games etc
- Grooming preparation (happy with hands and brush skills)
- Puppy nutrition, husbandry, care & grooming
- Responsible dog ownership
- Boosts SHY puppies confidence & helps prevent fear-based behaviours
Group 1 Age: 19-24 weeks - TEEN PAWS COURSE
Group 2 Age: 7-10months - JUVENILE DOG COURSE
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pre-requisite: full vaccinations including canine cough​
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location: Wonder Paws Dog Park, Beechhill Allotments, Scalp Rd Enniskerry
duration: 5 x 1hr weekly classes ​
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price: €149 per pup (1 adult handler ONLY) allowed under Level 3 Covid Restrictions - MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT OUR CLASSES - NO MASK = NO ENTRY)

WONDER PAWS ENNISKERRY
SMARTY-PUP 4-WEEK LEVEL 2 PUPPY TRAINING COURSE​ €99

This 4-week LEVEL 2 course is a continuation for pups that have completed a Wonder Paws 5-week Puppy course (within the previous 6 months of Smarty-Pup start date). It progresses basic obedience skills and helps Teenage Pups learn focus, restore calmness and proof behaviours against distractions during this developmentally challenging period for care-givers.
Content:
- Developing and progressing behaviours learned at Level 1
- Introduce new behaviours
- Developing relaxation protocols for busy Teens!
- Prepare your dog for cafe visits and social outings
- Improve Impulse Control around humans and other dogs
- Improving Loose-Lead Walking and proofing against distractions
- Developing Auto-Check-ins to improve LLW and focus
- Developing polite greetings with humans and other dogs
- Lie-on Side (with Duration) for vet examinations
- DROP!
Course Goal:
- Skill sharpening for owners and developing independent thinking and learning for your puppy
- Improving mechanics and timing for humans
- Introducing capturing and self-rewarding training
Long Term Lessons:
- Capturing & reinforcing good behaviours: getting your timing on par
- Improving loose-lead technique
- Developing a stronger recall
- Foster creative thinking to avoid problem behaviours and teach new behaviours
- Progress relationship-centred training & strengthening owner-dog bond
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age: 6 to 18 months (at course commencement date)
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pre-requisite: Wonder Paws Puppy Level 1 5-week Training Course
location: Wonder Paws Dog Park, Beechhill Allotments, Scalp Rd Enniskerry
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duration: 4 x 1hr weekly classes​
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Week 1 class: Sunday 8th November, 3-4pm
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Week 2 class: Sunday 15th November, 3-4pm
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Week 3 class: Sunday 22nd November, 3-4pm
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Week 4 class: Sunday 29th November, 3-4pm
price: €99 per puppy (1 adult handler ONLY) allowed under Level 3 Covid Restrictions - MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT OUR CLASSES - NO MASK = NO ENTRY)



PUPPY AGILITY COURSE - Foundation & Active Balance Training
1hr x 4 Weekly classes €99
Our NEW Active Balance Canine Equipment provides a technique for training young puppies in safe, new, fun things to do. It engages puppies in non-concussive controlled activities which promotes muscle development without causing trauma to juvenile joints and bones.
Specific exercises and techniques allow dogs to engage in safe low impact activities.
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Improve and develops muscle tone
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Builds core stability
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Increases joint range of motion
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Increases mobility and flexibility
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Balance and coordination are enhanced
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Improves posture
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Expands body awareness and sensory integration
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Improves and enhances proprioception.
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Increases self control and self confidence
Active Balance Canine Equipment is also designed to fulfil the needs of all canines in areas of
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Agility foundation training
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Conditioning
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Reducing the risk of injury
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Injury and neurological rehabilitation
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Maintenance Performance enhancement.
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Postural realignment
​No of attendees: 5 pups max
age: 5-12 months
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pre-requisite: basic puppy course at Wonder Paws or another training school PLUS full set of up-to-date vaccinations including kennel cough​ and no underlying health issues or injuries (pls bring proof of vaccination with you at first visit)
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price: €99 per puppy (1 adult handler ONLY) allowed under Level 3 Covid Restrictions - MASKS ARE MANDATORY AT OUR CLASSES - NO MASK = NO ENTRY)

Puppy Prep in your own home - 2 x 60 mins​ classes
****PERFECT FOR NEW or NOVICE OWNERS****
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So you’re about to get a puppy or your new arrival has just landed in your home! Whether adopting from a rescue or buying from a breeder, integrating him into your life is very much a “pay now-collect later” endeavour. The more work you put in up front – expectation-setting, effort, time & training – the easier it’ll be for the next 10-15 years!
Session 1 (ideally a week before puppy arrives):
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Expectation-setting
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Essential Equipment
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Containment and management
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Settling puppy in: the initial days
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Set up House-training programme
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Set up Crate-training programme
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Nutrition advice
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Planning puppy's pre-vax socialisation experiences
2nd session (1 week after puppy arrives):
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Trouble Shooting
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House-training issues
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Basic Impulse control
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Intro to Lead walking
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Intro to recall
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Intro to Sit & Down
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Appropriate Exercise advice
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Alone Training
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price: €175 (2 x 60 mins classes in your own home) OR €99 for 1 x session
* for puppies from 7-14 weeks of age
Our Private Consult service is closed during LOCKDOWN
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