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!)
Bonus online theory lessons covering 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
$200 per puppy
strictly limited to 1 person per puppy
available at Hays Paddock, Kew
OR Paws Connect, Port Melbourne

Keeping it Safe

limit to 1 person per puppy
please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
wear a suitable face mask
bring your own everything - treats, bed, toy, chair, 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
$200 per puppy
weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew

Keeping it Safe

limit to 1 person per puppy
please maintain 1.5m between humans (a standard leash is 1.2m - if your puppy can sniff anyone you're too close!)
wear a suitable face mask
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.

Unique, 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
Casual classes; book up to 24 hours in advance
30 minutes of play & socialisation (it's enough to wear them out, trust us!)
Supervised puppy-puppy play
Gentle introduction for shy puppies
Great preparation for doggy daycare
Learn how to read dog body language and
keep your dog safe when playing with other dogs
Your training questions answered by an experienced puppy trainer!
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
strictly limited to 1 person per puppy
available at Hays Paddock, Kew

Keeping it Safe

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

If stay at home orders are reinstated, these sessions will be cancelled and refunded.

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.
$200 per dog
weeks 2 - 5 at Hays Paddock in Kew

Keeping it Safe

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

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