Puppy Kindergarten

Saturdays. Starts 9:30am. Each lesson goes for 1 hour & 20 minutes. Finishes 10:50am

Saturday morning in Hebersham.

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Blended learning: 1 x online induction & pre-coursework to be completed at least 4 days before your 1st face to face lesson. It’s self-guided and you can do it at your own pace in your own time. You’ll also have access to the online course learning materials.
Group Classes: Then there are 3 x face to face group lessons with other people and puppies. Over 3 consecutive weeks. Everyone lesson contains socialising, essential training skills, problem prevention & body language topics, boredom busting ideas.

3 x 80min puppy socialisation and training lessons. 8 weeks online access. All how-to videos for training skills and socialisation topics. Plus problem behaviour guides. Dog communication tips and extra lesson resources. On completion you’ll also receive discounts on your next group class or in home training appointment.

The total cost is $199. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit that is due on sign up to be paid online by PayPal or Credit/Debit Card. Balance of fee is due on invoice 5 days before the course starts. You can pay by PayPal, PayPal Pay in 4 on eligible accounts, or direct transfer.

Check the booking calendar for availability. Kindy classes run most times throughout the year, starting every 5 to 8 weeks. (Class will only commence when sufficient numbers of puppies are enrolled. If sufficient numbers are not met, your deposit is refunded.)

Bookings are made online in the one transaction. You’ll need to select a class to book into on the calendar, fill out the intake form and pay a deposit securely online to reserve your place. The booking calendar will advise what all of your other lesson dates will be.

Manners / obedience skills

We’ll hone your training skills so your puppy has nice manners.

• Respond to their name
• Pay attention when asked
• Automatic sit
• Go to a place, like a mat, bed or crate
• Lie down
• Relax and settle in place
• Wait / Stay in place
• Touch / Target (it’s very handy)
• Give, take, or leave an item when requested

What you will learn

I’ll teach you, because you’ll be teaching your puppy 100% of the time I’m not there. Some training is hands on. And some education is supported in the online learning course. With the theory, how-to videos, helpful handouts and written instructions, Q&A discussion boards and other training tidbits.

• Dog psychology. How dogs learn, so you know how best to teach them
• Dog communication. Because you don’t have to be a ‘dog whisperer’ to know what dogs are saying
• What socialisation is
• How to safely and effectively socialise your puppy
• The keys to preventing problem behaviours
• How to manage and change behaviour
• That is what to do about nipping/biting, chewing, jumping up, toilet training etc

Enrolment and attendance requirements

The puppies

• Puppies aged 15 to 22 weeks on the course commencement date
• They must be in healthy condition and had at least 2 vaccinations (certificates required)
• Can be within 3 metres of another dog or person (If your puppy constantly barks, tries to run away or hide or freezes in place – they may be too scared for class and I recommend private training instead. Contact me first if you are unsure)

The people

• Puppy must be attended to by a competent adult over 18 years
• Max 4 persons per dog
• It is strongly recommended that any children under 12 be accompanied by an additional adult
• You will need to complete a compulsory online induction and pre-coursework at least 96 hours before your first face-to-face class. It is self-guided, self-paced so you can do it at any time convenient to you.

General puppy training equipment

• A collar or harness, with regular plain leash 1.5 to 1.8m long
• Towel, mat or bed for your puppy to lie on
• A treat bag – or something to act as one e.g. a bum bag. (You can purchase these from me if you need to)

The course is presented in English. Videos do not have captions at this time.
There is ramp access to the facility and a disabled toilet amenity.
If you have a disability and would like to check if reasonable adjustments can be made to training exercises that will meet your needs do not hesitate to contact me.