Puppy School

Puppies have a sensitive period in their development between three and fourteen weeks of age in which their experiences can affect their behaviours for the rest of their lives.

Dogs that are isolated at this time are more likely to become hyperactive, aggressive, difficult to train, antisocial, and fearful. To develop into normal friendly, confident adult dogs, puppies need to be regularly handled and socialise with other puppies. They need to be exposed to new and novel situations in a non-threatening way. Puppies also need to learn what is normal sociable behaviour.

It is important to start them off on the right paw, as it is much easier to teach a puppy the right behaviours first than try to correct bad behaviour later.

Puppy School offers a safe environment to socialise your puppy and start them off with their basic training.
Puppies love coming to Puppy School!

They will learn basic obedience commands such as 'come', 'sit', 'stay', 'drop', and 'heel.' All training is reward-based.

Puppy School is specifically designed for puppies between six and fourteen weeks of age. All puppies must have had their first vaccination before starting the course.

Upon completion of the course, puppy graduates will receive a graduation certificate and photo plus some great deals on Hills puppy food.

Classes are run by our experienced nursing and client care team, including Leticia, Lea, Ruby, and Megan.

Please call reception to find out when the next class begins. The value of the full course is $135. You are welcome to bring your children. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7.30 pm for about an hour. In summer, they may be held outdoors.

Learning to control a puppy's behaviour can be one of the most important aspects of enjoying bringing a young dog into our lives.

The Puppy School is not run with the outmoded concept of dominance and pack leader theory but with effective and gentle positive reward

One of the great advantages of your puppy coming to a puppy socialisation course at a veterinary clinic is that they may never fear the vet again. In fact, most dogs get excited to visit even when you are driving past!