Puppy Preschool

Enrolment Open Now!

Dates: Call to confirm
Semester length: 4 weeks
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Reception area of Victoria Point Veterinary Hospital

Start your puppy’s journey on the right paw by enrolling in our puppy school!

Take advantage of the critical learning period in your puppy’s life to ensure a happy and healthy relationship as a new addition to your family.

Curriculum

Week 1 – Introducing a new puppy to the home, sit command, recall, avoiding biting and jumping up, preventative care, basic care, nutrition

Week 2 – Toilet training, drop command, tick prevention (how to search for), drop command, grooming information (nail clipping, dental care and more)

Week 3 – Stand, stay, crawl, rolling over, do more socialisation, introduction to walking on lead, question and answer time

Week 4 –What to expect when first go out walking, introducing dogs through fence, advice on cane toads, toxic stuff in the house and yard, demonstrations of what the puppy has learned. And of course… graduation photos!

Bonus information: Socialisation and behaviour tips, how to avoid uncomfortable situations/fights, and more.

Throughout the class, there is plenty of opportunity for guided socialisation, so it is imperative that you and your pup make the best effort to attend each class!

Ready to get started with our Puppy Preschool?

Sign Up for Our Next Class

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“Thank you Sarah for your amazing insight into puppy training. Millie, Harry and I Had such a great time at puppy school. I was so excited to see the results with Millie. It was so much fun and we learnt so much about how to train our new puppy.”

Keren, Proud Dog Owner

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“I could not be any happier with at vet clinic them I am with these guys, just got a new puppy and they have gone above and beyond, with helping with training and helping hazel feel happy to come to the vets, getting needles done was so easy and loved my puppy’s care pack. Was so amazing with everything and all the staff.”

Mikayla, Proud Dog Owner

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What's Included

Take-home information
Homework after each class
Graduation photos
Expert advice from our in-house puppy trainer

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What you need to bring

Lead
Collar or harness
Favourite toy or treat
Your enthusiasm to learn with your pup!

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How old?

Puppies must be between 7 weeks to 4 months at the start of the semester.

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How much?

The 4-week intensive course costs $120.

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How many dogs?

We cap class sizes at 5 dogs per semester so that your dog gets great attention.

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How many humans?

Due to space constraints, only two handlers per dog may attend class. We welcome handlers age 9 and up, so long as they are attentive and want to learn!

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Vaccinations?

All puppies should have the maximum number of vaccinations for their age, at least one C3 vaccination.

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Missed session?

Due to the many topics that are covered in each class, we strongly advise you to make the best effort to attend each class. We may be able to offer make-up sessions as a last resort.

★★★★★

“Thankyou to Sarah for helping us and Jaide through puppy school! Very informative and an enjoyable class each week!

Highly recommended to anyone who is considering taking their new family member to puppy school!”

Ashleigh, Proud Dog Owner

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“Sarah was awesome! My puppy Brooklyn and I both got so much out of puppy preschool. Thanks heaps!”

Kassie-Maree, Proud Dog Owner

Sign Up for Puppy School

Keen to come along to puppy training? Submit your details and we will follow up with information on our next class.

Puppy School FAQs

Why have class in the reception area of a vet?

Puppies learn about their world through positive and negative experiences.

Puppy preschool is an environment where pups can make friends, learn to cooperate, try new skills, and have a great time.

By having these great experiences at a vet, your puppy will feel safer and more confident here, making your life easier for every checkup and vaccination for the rest of his/her life!