Preschool for Pups
We encourage all puppies to enrol in a class shortly after the first vaccination from 8-16 weeks of age as this is considered the critical socialisation period of a puppy’s life.
Why Puppies Should go to School
Puppy Preschools are specifically designed behaviour and training classes for dogs between 8 – 16 weeks of age. During this critical stage in your puppy’s life it is essential that they are exposed to a variety of experiences including different sounds, meeting lots of different people, and socialising with other puppies of all different sizes and behaviours. For some puppies, missing this “window of opportunity” can lead to a life of anxiety and fear.
It is a common misconception that puppies shouldn’t have any association with other dogs or people until they’ve had their final vaccination. If the puppy is not socialised before his/her final vaccination they will miss this critical period in their life. Puppy Preschool provides this opportunity but in a safe environment.
Course Outline
- A guide to understanding your puppy’s behaviour
- Socialisation – why socialisation is so important for your puppy’s development and how to socialise your puppy safely
- Toilet training and basic skills – sit, stay, drop.
- Leadership skills – Ways of helping you build great leadership to shape a well-adjusted and confident puppy
- Nutritional advice
Our Puppy Preschool is held here at Engadine Veterinary Hospital. Our hospital is cleaned daily with specifically designed disinfectants that kill infectious diseases.
Our Preschool Teachers
Our puppy preschool is run by Bec from Dog Manners Sydney. Bec is a Cert IV qualified Veterinary Nurse with extensive further studies on dog behavioural training. We are passionate about helping owners build a harmonious relationship with their newest family addition. Our classes are run in a relaxed and controlled environment.
During “play-time” all puppies are monitored closely by the instructors to identify and prevent any negative play before it happens. Our puppy preschool instructors use positive reinforcement for all of our training.
Prices and How to Book
How much does Puppy Pre-school cost?
Puppy preschool is a four-week course and is also a great way for both you and your puppy to become acquainted with our team. The cost of the course is $250.
How do I book my puppy into a class?
Please call our friendly staff on (02) 9548 3345 and they will book you into the next available class or answer any questions you may have.
