Stronger bonds, safer clinics, happier puppies

Hosting puppy socialisation clinics in your practice can strengthen client relationships, improve staff safety, and give puppies the best possible start in life. But is it the right move for your team? This short course helps you explore the real benefits, potential drawbacks, and practical details so you can make an informed decision that works for your practice.
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About This Course

    1. Are puppy clinics right for your practice - overview

    2. Words matter

    1. Benefits of running puppy socials

    2. Benefits for puppies pt.1

    3. Benefits for puppies pt.2

    4. Benefits for puppy parents

    5. Benefits for the practice pt.1

    6. Benefits for the practice pt.2

    1. Practicalities to consider pt.1

    2. Practicalities to consider pt.2

    3. Event ideas

    4. ELEMENTS Framework

    5. Practicalities to consider pt.3

    6. Staffing considerations pt.1

    7. Staffing considerations pt.2

    8. Booking Form Template

    1. Advertising your events

    2. Advertising poster/flyer

    3. Advertising email template

    4. Costs of running puppy socials pt.1

    5. Costs of running puppy socials pt.2

    6. Cost/Benefit Analysis Template

    7. Risk Assessment and Accident Book

    1. Ready to get started?

    2. References

    3. What did you learn?

    4. Want to learn more?

Course details

  • £15.00
  • 27 lessons
  • Additional downloadable content
  • Plus additional references

  • Online study

    Flexible, at-home study to fit your schedule so you can learn at your own pace

  • Lifetime access

    Once enrolled you will have lifetime access to all course content and additional downloads

  • Science-led

    Fully referenced and developed using scientific and experience-based knowledge from highly accredited professionals within the animal behaviour sector

Authors

Gwen Bailey

Puppy School Founder and Director

Internationally renowned behaviourist, Gwen Bailey BSc(Hons), is Founder and Director of Puppy School. She is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour Training Council (ABTC), member and past Chair of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC), author of 14 books on dog training and behaviour, including The Perfect Puppy, and is considered one of the leading practitioners in her field.

Nicole Harris

Puppy School Behaviour Team

Nicole has been running Puppy School classes since 2009. She is an Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) registered Clinical Animal behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor and sits on the committee for the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC). She is also a certified member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC), a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT). Nicole creates and presents Puppy School’s twice-yearly puppy behaviour courses for tutors and associates.

Claire Luscombe

Puppy School Behaviour Team

Claire has played an important and innovative role in Puppy School since its inception, running classes for over 20 years and now helping to teach and educate our existing tutors and trainees. She is a Regional Manager for Devon, and Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) registered Animal Training Instructor and member no. 01336 of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).

Practical tools to make planning easy

You’ll learn how different clinic formats can be run, from group events to one-to-one sessions. You'll also learn how to plan the admin behind them, from staffing and scheduling to advertising and costs. With ready-to-use templates (including a Costs/Benefit Budget Tool), you’ll be equipped to put forward a clear, professional plan to colleagues and decision-makers.
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Clarity and confidence for your practice

By the end, you’ll know exactly what’s involved, how clinics could fit into your practice, and whether the benefits outweigh the costs for your unique situation. Instead of guesswork, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for success.
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Ready to find out if Puppy Clinics are right for your practice?

Give yourself the tools, confidence, and clarity to make the right decision. Learn how to plan, present, and run socialisation clinics that truly benefit puppies, puppy parents and your team.
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