Puppy PreSchool
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Why is Puppy PreSchool Important?
From the age of 1 to 3 months old, the canine brain is wired to easily bond with their family and learn about the world. During this critical period, puppies determine what is safe and what is not. Puppies that are not socialised during this period, tend to be fearful of anything unfamiliar, this could be people, dogs, other animals, sounds and physical aspects of their changing environment.
Socialisation goes beyond simply meeting other dogs, it involves exposing your puppy to a wide range of interactions with different people, pets and places. Having positive experiences during these encounters helps your pup become well-rounded and adaptable, reducing the likelihood of fear and anxiety in new situations.
Puppy PreSchool provides early socialisation, teaches basic training inc toilet training tips and tricks (which is hard work!) in a controlled environment. Making PreSchool a positive and bonding experience for you and your pup.
How is NVC Puppy School different?
Attending Puppy PreSchool is essential to help shape a well-adjusted, well-behaved dog.
There are so many options for Puppy PreSchool that it can seem overwhelming to select the best options for your puppy and your family. Newtown Veterinary Clinic Puppy PreSchool , aims to provide a social, safe and enjoyable experience for puppies while providing support to the new “pet parents” during what can be an intense and tricky stage of the puppy’s life.
Our Puppy PreSchool classes focus on positive reinforcement and run by our qualified and experienced Veterinary Nurses.
We teach training techniques aligned with the behavioral theory advocated by veterinary experts. The curriculum and Puppy PreSchool handbook included in the course are by Australian Veterinarian Dr. Jen Nesbitt-Hawes BVSc (Hons) MVSt (Wild Med) MANZCVS (Vet Behaviour).
Dog owners are taught basic obedience training and how to understand their puppy’s emotional states and canine body language. By using positive reinforcement techniques, we maximise your puppy’s ability to learn and bond with their new family.
We also limit the age and number of puppies in each class to ensure that both puppies and humans are not overwhelmed, and making the play sessions safe and enjoyable.
Course inclusions
- Comprehensive Puppy School Guidebook, a valuable resource for use during and after the course.
- Headshot of your puppy
- Free ongoing training advice from our experienced nursing team
- Human-only discussion class
- Your puppy is invited to three training and socialisation sessions
*Please note: No refund policy applies.