Puppy School

Puppy School

(For dogs 8-15 weeks of age)

Puppy School is essential for your dog in order to be correctly introduced to the world through proper socialisation.

We all want the best for our dogs, so why not set them up for success? Teach them boundaries and manners as soon as possible to cultivate that lifelong bond.

These classes are designed to help you teach your puppy about starting to build a strong foundation to become a great dog and introduce them to the world. The classes are run by a qualified trainer, and you will learn how to prevent bad behaviors and also how to strengthen good behaviors to set your dog up to succeed.

Class Content

• Week 1: PUPPY INTRODUCTION
• Week 2: SOCIALISATION
• Week 3: BASIC OBEDIENCE
• Week 4: PLAY AND MANNERS

Location

953 Bourke Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124

Time Slots Available

• Sunday 9 am - 9:50 am
• Sunday 10 am - 10:50 am

Cost

$190

Why Choose Paws and Praise for Puppy School?

• Setting your dog up for success
• Positive reinforcement training
• The classes are run by a qualified full-time dog trainer
• Small intimate classes, only up to 4 dogs
• Indoor environment, so fewer distractions
• Ongoing support
• Discounts on ongoing training programs
• Make-up classes if you miss one
• The cost is only $190

Frequently Asked Questions

• What age should you start puppy school?
  Puppy training is recommended 1-2 weeks after getting your puppy. This gives them the chance to move into their new homes and feel comfortable and start a relationship with you. It would be great if you could get your puppy used to a collar and leash before puppy school, as this can be quite stressful for them at first. We don’t want to only introduce these things on arrival at puppy school.

• Is it important to go to puppy school?
  Yes! Between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks is the most critical socialization period for your dog. They need to be exposed to people, places, and things, not just other dogs. Missing this opportunity could cause issues in the future and have a detrimental effect on your dog.

• What is the maximum age my dog can start puppy school?
  The maximum age for our puppy school is 15 weeks old. However, if you miss this with your dog, you can still do puppy training, but it will be a private in-home training session, and the maximum age for this is 6 months. After 6 months of age, your dog will fall into adolescence, and you will still be able to do training, but it will be basic obedience.

• How is puppy training different from dog training?
  As a puppy, it's more crucial to create a bond and set boundaries and routines for them to set them up to succeed in becoming a good dog. Puppies have a very short concentration span, so we are teaching them the basics using rewards and introducing markers. As your dog gets older, they become more focused, and they have established a bond with you, so we can use this to get their focus and attention to teach them obedience and manners.