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
Introduction is pre-recorded & online! Do it in your own time before your first class.
FIVE in-person classes WITH your puppy!
Theory topics like socialisation, 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
$250 per puppy
available at Hays Paddock, Kew

Keeping it Safe

face masks are not required, but are encouraged
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 or a contact, stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s

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

Fun puppy socialisation in a safe environment
For puppies up to 16 weeks old with at least 1 vaccination at the time of the session
Small groups - maximum of 4 puppies per session
Strictly limited to 2 people per puppy
30 minutes per session (this is enough for most puppies - trust us!)
Casual classes; book up to 24 hours before the session you want to attend!
Supervised puppy-puppy play or interactions
Gentle introduction for shy puppies
Learn how to read dog body language and keep your dog safe when playing with other dogs
Opportunity to ask puppy training questions!
Simple exercises to help puppies focus and settle between play
Novel items for puppies to explore as part of their ongoing socialisation
$25 per puppy, up to 2 people per puppy
available at Hays Paddock, Kew

Keeping it Safe

face masks are not required, but are encouraged
please maintain 1.5m between humans
if you are sick or a contact, stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s

If stay at home orders are reinstated, these sessions may be cancelled. In that case, a full refund will be issued.

for puppies up to 6 months old who've had all their puppy vaccinations
5 week course
NEW! Introduction is pre-recorded & online!
FIVE in-person classes WITH your puppy!
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
$250 per puppy

Keeping it Safe

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 or a contact, stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s

If stay-at-home orders are applied, this course may be postponed or moved online.

for dogs of all ages!
Two levels! Graduate into Modern Manners 2
5 week course

NEW! Introduction is pre-recorded & online!
FIVE in-person classes WITH your dog!
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.
$250 per dog
at Hays Paddock in Kew

Keeping it Safe

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 or a contact, stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s

If stay-at-home orders are applied, this course may be postponed.

for vaccinated dogs of all ages!
become the most fun thing in the park so your dog to LOVES coming when called & sticks by you more
3-week short course
45 minutes per session
in the park - practice with distractions!
learn how to avoid trouble & danger
get them to come faster & more reliably
have FUN with your dog in class and beyond!
$150 per dog
at Hays Paddock in Kew

If you are sick please stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s.

If stay-at-home orders are applied, this course may be postponed.

for vaccinated dogs of all ages!
3-week short course
teach your dog to walk nicely on leash
45 minutes per session
in the park - learn to focus with distractions!
problem solving for pulling on the leash, stop-starting, criss-crossing, scavenging & more
Walking skills; heeling, leave it, automatic check-ins, go sniff & let’s go
$150 per dog
at Hays Paddock in Kew

If you are sick please stay home - we will provide an alternative to your missed session/s.

If stay-at-home orders are applied, this course may be postponed.