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.

for puppies up to 14 weeks at the start of the course, who've had at least one vaccination
First class puppy-free, in person (you'll learn better without a room full of puppies!)
Theory topics like house setup, toilet training, leaving them home alone, mouthing & biting
small class sizes; maximum of 4 puppies per class
on-going support with puppy support hotline: call or email us with any puppy 'problems'!
foundation cues; respond to name, sit, drop, give, and more
bonus video lessons for most training skills - re-watch over and over!
focus on a happy and harmonious life at home for you and your puppy!
socialisation; puppies, people, strange objects, noises, surfaces, and handling for grooming & the vet, and more
$220 per puppy
limited to 1 person per puppy
available at Hays Paddock, Kew

Keeping it Safe

limit to 1 person per puppy
wear a suitable face mask
bring a smart phone for QR Code check-in
please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, water, etc
if you are sick, stay home

If stay at home orders are reinstated, this course will be moved online.

for puppies up to 5 months old who've had all their puppy vaccinations
5 week course
first lesson is a 'puppy free' theory lesson via Zoom
other lessons in the park - socialisation haven!
training out in the real world, around other puppies!
problem solving for pulling on the leash, door rushing, jumping up, and more
foundation & intermediate cues; sit, drop, stand, go-to-mat, stay, etc
walk skills; putting on the harness/leash, walking on a loose leash, leave it, come-when-called and more
learning to settle around puppies and humans in various settings; parks, cafes, pubs, vets, etc.
socialisation with vehicles, people, handling for grooming & vet work, and more
$220 per puppy
limited to 1 person per puppy
weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew

Keeping it Safe

limit to 1 person per puppy
wear a suitable face mask
bring a smart phone for QR Code check-in
please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, water, etc
if you are sick, stay home

If the scope of distancing advice is expanded, this course will be moved online.

for dogs of all ages!
Two levels! Graduate into Modern Manners 2
5 week course
first lesson 'dog free' via Zoom
other lessons in the park - learn to focus with distractions!
problem solving for pulling on the leash, come when called, jumping up, and more
foundation training cues; sit, drop, stand, go-to-mat, stay
walk skills; putting on the harness/leash, walking on a loose leash, leave it, come-when-called, and more
learning to settle around dogs and humans to prepare for a variety of situations; parks, cafes, pubs, vets, etc.
$220 per dog
limited to 1 person per puppy
weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew

Keeping it Safe

limit to 1 person per puppy
wear a suitable face mask
bring a smart phone for QR Code check-in
please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, water, etc
if you are sick, stay home

If the scope of distancing advice is expanded, this course will be postponed.