Puppy preschool
Give your puppy a great start in life
Preschool for Pups
The Puppy Preschool ® concept was formulated by Dr Kersti Seksel, a registered specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine. We have taken on this great concept and applied it to all of our training classes. Our Puppy Preschool is designed for puppies 8-15 weeks of age. If your puppy is older than 15 weeks, our Senior Puppy classes would be better suited.
Overview
- Safe, clean environment – puppies can start attending classes after their first vaccination
- Small classes (3-5 puppies) to allow individual attention
- 4 x 1-hour practical classes
- 75-page puppy manual included in the course fee
- Gentle, force-free training using positive reinforcement
- Program designed in conjunction with a qualified behaviour vet
Topics Covered
- Socialisation: the right and wrong way to help your puppy become a well-adjusted adult
- Common puppy problems: play-biting, barking, jumping, chewing, digging and toilet training
- Recognising body language signals of puppies and how to prevent problem behaviours
- Responsible pet ownership
- Getting your puppy used to being home alone
- Basic obedience: sit, stay, lie down, leave it, give/swap, come, look, loose lead walking
- Gentle handling procedures like nail trims, grooming and vet exams
- Teaching your pup how to settle
- Environmental enrichment and appropriate toy selection
Time & Cost
Time:
Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost:
$160 for a 4-week course