Puppies can start pre-school at a young age. They are able to learn behaviours such as toilet training, obedience and social boundaries when they are only a few months old. Most pre-schools will allow puppies to attend after they have received their second round of vaccinations.
Puppy pre-school can assist in teaching positive training techniques. This will allow you to:
- Get a reasonable understanding of normal puppy behaviour
- Read and respond to your puppy’s body language appropriately
- Get tips on walking your dog in public spaces
- Gain effective techniques for positive behavioural improvement
- Help your puppy socialise with other animals
- Teach your pup some of the “do nots”
- Teach you how to set boundaries when playing
- Improve the bond between you and your little pet
Effective training will help make a better relationship between you and your dog. Start early to avoid bad habits becoming engrained and needing more intensive training to overcome.
Give us a call to discuss Puppy Pre-School training for your puppy.
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*