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Amy Smith | Puppy Class Instructor. Qualified in Behaviour Modification & Puppy Training. Developer of Sound Proof Puppy Training App.
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Instructor with Austin’s Dog Training. Comprehensive online courses: www.amysprepuppyschool.com/online-courses Puppy School - Qualified in Behaviour Modification, Puppy Obedience Training & owner - Sound Proof Puppy Training App. Instagram

01/11/2026

Pretty in Pink 🖤 🎀

Luna 📸 by

31/10/2026

Happy 9th Birthday to my Halloween 🎃 dog

29/10/2026

Puppy Graduations 🎓

29/10/2026

SOUND DESENSITISATION STARTS EARLY!

At just 2–3 weeks of age, puppies are beginning to hear the world around them, making this an important time to introduce gentle sound desensitisation.

Using the Sound Proof Puppy Training App, breeders can begin exposing their litters to a variety of everyday sounds at very low volumes, helping puppies gradually become accustomed to noises they will encounter throughout their lives.

The aim of desensitisation is to introduce sounds at an intensity that doesn’t trigger a fear or startle response, allowing puppies to become familiar with them without feeling threatened.

🐾 Start with the volume low using the speaker from the phone
🐾Gradually increase volume and even eventually up to a Bluetooth speaker
🐾 Monitor puppies for their reactions
🐾 Gradually increase exposure as their hearing and confidence develop

Desensitisation is NOT about making puppies tolerate frightening sounds. It’s about preventing those sounds from becoming frightening in the first place.

Early, carefully managed sound exposure can help lay the foundations for puppies who are less likely to develop noise sensitivities as they mature.

Breeders, sound desensitisation should be an important part of your litter’s early development program! 🐶
Sound Proof Puppy Training App

18/10/2026

Getting your puppy comfortable with having their head, face, ears and mouth handled is such an important life skill! 🐶

Gentle, positive handling exercises from an early age help prepare your puppy for grooming appointments, veterinary examinations and everyday health care at home.

Keep sessions short, reward cooperation and always allow your puppy to move away if they’re uncomfortable.

A little practice now can make a big difference for life! 🐾

17/10/2026

One of my favorite things to teach in week 4. “Leave It”

14/10/2026

FOOD GUARDING – PREVENTION STARTS EARLY!

This is a MUST for every new puppy owner!

Food is a valuable resource, and for some puppies, the natural response may be to protect it.

Our goal is to change how our puppies feel about people approaching them while they’re eating.

Rather than taking food away or putting our hands in their bowl, we teach them that the presence of a person means MORE food, not less!

While your puppy is eating, approach and add some extra delicious food to their bowl before moving away.

Over time, we want our puppies to develop a positive emotional response to someone approaching their food.

EARLY SIGNS OF FOOD GUARDING TO WATCH FOR.

• Eating faster when someone approaches.

• Freezing or holding their head very still over the bowl.

• Stiffening their body or becoming tense.

• Hovering protectively over their food.

• Giving a hard stare or showing the whites of their eyes.

• Growling when someone comes close.

• Snapping or attempting to bite.

Often, the earliest signs are subtle and easily missed. But regardless all new puppy owners should be doing this as a prevention.

And remember, NEVER punish a puppy for growling. Growling is communication, and we don’t want to suppress those important warning signals.

If your puppy is already showing signs listed above make sure you work at a distance that the puppy doesn’t respond.

Prevention is always better than trying to modify an established behaviour.

Let’s teach our puppies from the very beginning that humans approaching their food is something to look forward to, not something to worry about!

12/10/2026

Mr Duck is loving the change in weather 🌧️

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C/O Freshwater Paws, 20 Lawrence Street
Freshwater, NSW
2096

Website

http://www.puppypre-school.com.au/

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