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Puppy Pre-school

Puppy classes is a must for any owner wanting a well-behaved, friendly and sociable dog. These lessons are designed for puppies between the ages of 6 and 14 weeks, as it is much easier to train your puppy correctly from the start rather than having to correct bad behaviour later on.

Why is Puppy Pre-School important?

Each year thousands of dogs are destroyed or end up in pounds and rescue shelters (and are eventually euthanised) due to behavioural problems developing in later life. Albury dog rescue re-homes over 200 dog a year in Albury alone.

Due to vaccination requirements, it is very difficult to do this safely. Puppy Pre-School provides a safe environment for your puppy to socialise and classes are kept small (between 4 and 6 pups) so time can be spent with each puppy and their owners.

What do we cover?

The course runs for four weeks and uses the positive reinforcement method to cover topics such as dog psychology and pack behaviour, socialisation, house training, discipline, obedience training, fleas, exercise requirements, grooming, what to do in emergencies and dentistry. The classes will also cover any individual problems you may experience or questions you may want answered.

Course Outline

Dogs in Nature – Background on dogs’ natural “pack” behaviour and how this can help you to understand many of the behaviours displayed by your new puppy.
Socialisation – Why socialisation is so important and how to go about ensuring your puppy is well socialised.
Preventative Medicine – Outline of the preventative medicines currently available and which ones are important for your puppy.
Toilet Training – Effective methods and how to discipline
Discipline – How to go about disciplining your puppy effectively.
Diet and Feeding – When, where, how often and what/what not to feed your new puppy.
Dental Care – Maintenance of healthy teeth and gums
Grooming – Brushing, bathing, nail clipping. When to start, what needs to be done for your individual puppy.
Fleas – What’s effective, what’s not and how to avoid a flea explosion in your household.
Exercise and Play – The importance of exercise and play.
Training – The importance of training, where and when to train your puppy.
Hospital Tour – Catch a glimpse of what it’s like “behind the scenes” at Dr Jana’s Veterinary Centre.
Problem Behaviours – Chewing, digging, jumping up on people etc… why all puppies do it and effective ways to discipline.
Council Laws – Advice on what’s legally required for your puppy and where you can exercise him in your local council.
Missing Dogs – What to do if your new puppy goes missing… Effective ways of locating your little friend.
GRADUATION– Presentation of graduation certificates and treats!