Teaching a puppy from an early age will result in a well-balanced, well-adjusted older dog. Puppies can learn toilet training, obedience and social boundaries from an early age. Most puppy pre-schools will only allow Pups to attend after their second vaccinations.
Puppy pre-school will also teach you positive learning techniques to apply when training your puppy. There is a training schedule to help you keep on track with the training. Puppy preschool training helps you:
- Understand what is normal puppy behaviour and what isn’t
- How to read your pup’s body language and appropriate responses
- Techniques for positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
- Why puppies need to be socialised
- Tips for walking with your puppy in public space
- How to teach your puppy lessons on certain things they should not do
- How to teach your pup social skills when playing with other dogs
- Develop a bond with your puppy
Spending time with your puppy and teaching them good behaviours will improve your relationship and make for a more rewarding life together. It is important to start early so that bad behaviour does not become a habit. Habits are a lot harder to break and will require a lot more intensive training if not nipped in the bud when dogs are still young. The sooner you enrol your puppy in pre-school classes, the easier the training will be for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Cost is $220
- Courses run for 4 weeks with a once weekly (90 mins) lesson.
- The puppy must be vaccinated, healthy and not need treatment for any contagious disease.
- Puppies should be enrolled before 12 weeks of age so book in early as places are limited.
What to Bring
- Puppy on soft collar, harness or headcollar and lead.
- Your dogs vaccination certificate if done at another Vet
- Your puppies favourite treats – we also have treats available in our shop.
- Try not to feed Puppy too much before class, we will use treats to motivate them through the class.
- A favourite toy.
- Camera or video camera.
- A big smile and lots of patience.
Puppy Preschool
Puppies have a critical window for socialisation during 8 – 16 weeks and it is essential that puppy owners adequately socialise and train their puppy during this time. Everything a puppy experiences ( or doesn’t experience ) will contribute in shaping them as an adult dog and how they respond to their environment. Puppy pre-school helps to build confidence, focus and a positive bond between puppies and their owners. Our Puppy pre-school is run by certified dog and puppy trainers.
What is covered in the course?
* Socialisation with people, puppies, sounds, environments
* Basic Training
* Behaviour topics : Biting, Jumping, Toilet Training
* Independance development
* Understanding Dog Body Language
Duration and cost?
Puppy Preschool runs for 4 weeks in total for 90 mins per class – $220.00
Age requirements :
Puppies must be between 8 – 16 weeks to join puppy preschool
*It is highly recommended that puppies START school before the age of 12 weeks*