Puppy School Ipswich

What is Puppy School?

Puppy School is a class for dogs under 4 months of age that are just beginning to live with their new family. Puppy school helps dog owners set up clear communication with their new puppy. This is done by teaching obedience and manners as well as a focus on Socialisation, confidence building and problem solving for puppy specific issues.

This age for Puppies is a really important time – not only are puppies able to learn easily which makes training them lots of fun but they at an age where they will be the most accepting of new experiences and interactions. When we take the time to work with a puppy and have positive experiences then we help create a happy and confident adult dog. Puppy School allows owners to learn how to create those experiences and get their puppy off to the right start.

Afterpay is now available for Group Classes, once enrolment form is complete we will post an email with a link to complete the payment.

What Happens in Puppy School?

During Puppy School we balance the puppies chance to play and Socialise with training basic obedience skills and manners to help your puppy learn to live at their new home. During each session, you are given one on one time with your trainer – allowing us to also talk about and address issues that you may be having at home. Each session you learn specific exercises that becomes your homework for the week.

Exercises we cover

  • Sit
  • Down
  • Eye Contact
  • Leave it
  • Drop it
  • On your Mat
  • Stay
  • Come when called
  • Walking Politely on Leash

Topics we can cover

  • Toilet Training
  • Mouthing/Biting
  • Jumping up
  • Destructive Chewing
  • Enrichment/mental stimulation
  • Digging
  • Anxiety/Fearful behaviour
  • much more

Where is Puppy School held?

Our classes are held inside in our training space and store located at YMCA Vocational School, Cnr Limestone St & Murphy St Ipswich. Our training space was selected with puppies in mind to minimise the risk of potential diseases while their immunity is low. This means that they can get out of the house during their critical socialisation period (8 weeks to 16 weeks) in a fun and safe environment.

When does Puppy School start?

We run 4 classes per week:
– Tuesday Night 7:30pm
– Saturday Morning 8am
– Sunday Morning 8am

When you register for a class, pick the time and day that suit you best. Our classes are open enrollment, which means that you can start as soon as you are able—as early as the week you enroll.

What happens once I register for class?

  • Once you have completed the below form you will be forwarded to Paypal to finalise your enrollment and payment for class.
  • You will receive a confirmation email with links to our online orientation, Student Facebook group and a list of what you need to bring to class.
  • Once you have registered you will be welcome to join in the next class on your selected day. If you need to change the day of your class at any point during the course then you need to text your trainer and advise of the day you wish to change to.

Does my Puppy need to be fully vaccinated?

In short, your puppy only needs to have their first vaccination to be able to start class. If you are confused about socialisation vs vaccination and whether it is safe to bring a puppy to a controlled environment here is an article from the American Veterinary Behaviourist Board:  pmhttp://avsabonline.org/uploads/position_statements/puppy_socialization.pdf

To understand the importance of Puppy School here is an article from Animal Welfare League: http://www.awlqld.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/PuppyPreschool.pdf