See barking in a new way

Puppies vocalise for many reasons including excitement, frustration, or fear. Recognising the difference is the first step to managing it effectively. This course helps you interpret what barking really means, so you can respond with empathy, guide puppy parents with confidence, and prevent stress from escalating.
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Little pomeranian puppy barking at the camera on a beach

About This Course

    1. Why puppies bark - overview

    2. Words matter

    1. Why do puppies vocalise? pt.1

    2. Why do puppies vocalise? pt.2

    1. Supporting excited/frustrated puppies

    2. How to support excited/frustrated puppies

    3. Why is it important to reduce frustration?

    4. Discussions to have with puppy parents

    1. Why do some puppies become fearful?

    2. The Ladder of Communication

    3. Understanding canine body language pt.1

    4. Understanding canine body language pt.2

    5. The Four F's

    6. What causes dogs to respond differently to stress?

    1. Supporting fearful puppies

    2. ELEMENTS Framework

    3. The importance of space

    4. How much space is enough space?

    5. How to support fearful puppies

    6. Discussions to have with puppy parents

    1. What did you learn?

    2. Want to learn more?

Course details

  • £35.00
  • 22 lessons
  • Plus additional downloadable content

  • 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

    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 strategies that work in clinic and beyond

You’ll learn simple techniques to reduce noise in group settings, from visual barriers to enrichment tools and calm set-ups. Just as importantly, you’ll be equipped with advice to share with puppy parents - helping them understand their puppy’s behaviour and build consistent strategies at home.
Young Labrador puppy settled with a chew in a group setting

Every bark tells a story - learn to listen

With the right knowledge, barking becomes less of a challenge and more of an opportunity to guide puppies and their parents towards calmer, happier outcomes.
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