Our classes focus on developing your human-animal bond , teaching your dog to focus and relax in the big wide world, and helping you through the challenges of having a doggy companion.
Junior Puppy Classes
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for puppies up to 14 weeks at the start of the course, who've had at least one vaccination
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First class puppy-free, in person (you'll learn better without a room full of puppies!)
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Bonus online theory lessons covering topics like house setup, toilet training, leaving them home alone, mouthing & biting
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small class sizes; maximum of 4 puppies per class
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on-going support with puppy support hotline: call or email us with any puppy 'problems'!
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foundation cues; respond to name, sit, drop, give, and more
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bonus video lessons for most training skills - re-watch over and over!
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focus on a happy and harmonious life at home for you and your puppy!
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socialisation; puppies, people, strange objects, noises, surfaces, and handling for grooming & the vet, and more
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$200 per puppy
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limited to 2 people per puppy
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available at Hays Paddock, Kew
OR Paws Connect, Port Melbourne
Keeping it Safe
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limit to 2 people per puppy
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please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
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wear a suitable face mask
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bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, water, etc
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if you are sick, stay home
If stay at home orders are reinstated, this course will be moved online.
Senior Puppy Classes
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for puppies up to 5 months old who've had all their puppy vaccinations
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5 week course
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first lesson is a 'puppy free' theory lesson via Zoom
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other lessons in the park - socialisation haven!
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training out in the real world, around other puppies!
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problem solving for pulling on the leash, door rushing, jumping up, and more
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foundation & intermediate cues; sit, drop, stand, go-to-mat, stay, etc
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walk skills; putting on the harness/leash, walking on a loose leash, leave it, come-when-called and more
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learning to settle around puppies and humans in various settings; parks, cafes, pubs, vets, etc.
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socialisation with vehicles, people, handling for grooming & vet work, and more
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$200 per puppy
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weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew
Keeping it Safe
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limit to 2 people per puppy
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please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
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wear a suitable face mask
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bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, water, etc
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if you are sick, stay home
If the scope of distancing advice is expanded, this course will be moved online.
Modern Manners
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for dogs of all ages!
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Two levels! Graduate into Modern Manners 2
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5 week course
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first lesson 'dog free' via Zoom
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other lessons in the park - learn to focus with distractions!
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problem solving for pulling on the leash, come when called, jumping up, and more
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foundation training cues; sit, drop, stand, go-to-mat, stay
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walk skills; putting on the harness/leash, walking on a loose leash, leave it, come-when-called, and more
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learning to settle around dogs and humans to prepare for a variety of situations; parks, cafes, pubs, vets, etc.
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$200 per dog
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weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew
Keeping it Safe
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limit to 2 people per dog
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please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your dog can sniff anyone you're too close!)
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wear a suitable face mask
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bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, water, etc.
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if you're sick, stay home
If the scope of distancing advice is expanded, this course will be postponed.