Puppy Classes Melbourne
confidence & resilience
(pups must start before 16 weeks of age)
Puppies are one of the most adorable, energetic and curious things on the planet. However, without proper care, puppies can turn your world upside down, creating a lifetime of bad habits.
Puppy Preschool classes are delivered by our certified trainers and designed to help guide you through the first few weeks and months that are so critical to your puppy’s development and future.
You and your family will learn how to prevent bad behaviours, strengthen good manners and prepare both you and your dog for a long life of mutual understanding.
A maximum of six puppies are hosted in the only licensed and registered dog training facility in the inner southeastern suburbs of Melbourne.
The course consists of six sessions, the first of which is a compulsory theory lesson and then five themed, practical classes which introduce your puppy to an array of real-life situations.
Puppy School Locations:
Ormond @ Woofers World
Albert Park @ Port Phillip Animal Hospital
Hampton @ Hampton Vet Clinic
*NEW* Moorabbin @ Bayside Dog Lounge
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Our Puppy Training Schools
Class Content
The Puppy Preschool course consists of 6 sessions which include the following;
Session 1 – Theory Class
- Compulsory Theory Night
Sessions 2 to 6 – Topics covered
- Equipment & Leash Manners
- Body Language & Behaviour
- Cafe Canines & Capturing Calm
- Visiting the Vet & Groomer
- Exposure and Socialisation
These themed classes will help you to teach your puppy new real-life skills to put in to practice when out and about. The lessons are aimed to impart a sound understanding of dog behaviour, training techniques, to build confidence, resilience and useful practical handling skills.
Time
Theory Class
Every Tuesday evening
6pm – 7:30pm held online via Zoom
Practical Class Times Available
(attended once a week)
Monday 7:10 – 8:00 pm @ Albert Park
Monday 8:10 – 9:00 pm @ Albert Park
Tuesday 6:40 – 7:30 pm – Moorabbin
Wednesday 6:40 – 7:30 pm @ Hampton
Thursday 6:00 – 6:50 pm @ Ormond
Thursday 7:00 – 7:50 pm @ Ormond
Saturday 9:00 – 9:50 am @ Ormond
Saturday 10:00 – 10:50 am @ Ormond
Cost
Puppy Plus+ Program – $395
Standard Program – $260
Private Puppy Program – $440
Saturday Social
Perfect for extra socialisation time for your puppy. Held at our outdoor training grounds at Caulfield North.
Every Saturday 1:00 – 1:30pm & 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Only available to Puppy Pre-School students
Puppy Training
Puppy Plus+ Program
$395
Group & Private Training
1 x Theory Class
5 x 50 minute small group practical lessons
Free training starter pack
1 x Onsite private consultation
2 x Saturday puppy social
Puppy Preschool
$260
Group Class Training
1 x Theory Class
5 x 50 minute small group practical lessons including topics such as body language & behaviour, at the cafe, leash manners and at the vet and groomers.
Free training starter pack
Private Puppy Preschool
$440
Private & In-Person Training
1 x Theory Class
3 x 50 minute onsite Private Consultations
Free training starter pack
Why You Should Consider Puppy Preschool Classes?
How Do Dogs Learn?
Reward-based training should be the norm. When you reward the dog for a particular behaviour, such as with food, toys, or praise, many dogs are more likely to repeat it in the future of their training journey.
It’s crucial to learn the dog’s true preferences and favourite items. Small slices of cheese or pork are frequently served as snacks. The more satisfying the incentive, the more eager the dog will be to train and learn!
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Our dog training courses at Melbourne Dog Trainers are designed to cater to dogs of all ages and breeds. Whether you’re starting with a puppy or have an older dog, we have the perfect dog training program in Melbourne to suit your needs.
We offer both private lessons and group classes in addition to specialised training programs to accommodate various learning styles and preferences.
What Are The Dog Training Techniques
In Our Dog Training Courses?
The Puppy Training Journey
Puppies are like sponges, ready to soak up all the knowledge and skills you can teach them. At Puppy To Dog School, we specialize in puppy training programs that focus on teaching the basics and essential behaviors that your pup will carry with them throughout their life.
Our puppy training classes at Puppy To Dog School are centered around positive reinforcement and clicker training. This approach involves a food-motivated technique, or other motivating rewards such as target odours when they exhibit the desired behavior.
Clicker training, using a small hand-held clicker device, helps pinpoint the exact moment your pup does something right, making the learning process clearer and more efficient.
In addition to verbal commands, our trainers also teach hand signals to make communication with your dog even more effective. This can be especially helpful when your dog is at a distance or in a noisy environment.
Combining hand signals with the same command verbally gives you greater control over your dog’s behavior.
Our training programs emphasize obedience training, which is essential for a well-behaved dog. Commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “down,” and “come” are the foundational building blocks of good behavior.
These basic commands provide the framework for a dog’s understanding of what is expected of them and how to behave in various situations. With consistency and positive reinforcement, these commands become second nature to your dog.
