Mindful Puppy School

Why Breed Size Classes?

Over the years I have noticed an increase in puppies who struggle with sensory processing, and therefore require a slower, more gradual introduction to other dogs and the wider world.
Some of our more sensitive puppies (easily overwhelmed: very timid or very excitable) could benefit from first completing their breed size puppy classes - to support their sense-making, self-regulation and socialisation during off leash play.
They tend to develop their confidence more easily, when initially surrounded by puppies of similar breeds, sizes and temperament (appropriate playmate selection will be supported).
After completing their 4-week puppy school program, your puppy is invited to attend a mixed breed size class or Calmness Class (complimentary) in order to further support your puppy's development and real life skills.
If I notice that your puppy struggles during the group puppy classes, I will invite you to join me for complimentary, 1 hour, private session(s) at the Mindful Puppy School venue in Crows Nest. And potentially, I might invite you and your puppy to rejoin group puppy classes (under 16 weeks) or to join Calmness Classes (older than 4 months).
Please note: All complimentary offered support sessions are subject to availability, and I might not be able to offer them during busy holiday periods.

Open Enrolment?

You can start any week, because each week's class has a specific theme and focus. Our Mindful Puppy School program is designed to support your puppy parenting skills (incl. course with extensive video library) and develop your puppy's real life skills during in-person puppy classes.
See full CLASS CURRICULUM below.

Online Resources and Pre-Class Prep Course Module

In order to get the most benefit for you and your puppy, our Mindful Puppy School program also includes extensive online resources:
The "Mindful Puppy Parenting" course with step-by-step video lessons, digital downloads and your new puppy planner. The course also inclused a BONUS PRE-CLASS PREP MODULE teaching essential puppy parenting skills.
If you choose to watch these videos and apply your newly acquired knowledge - shared with you by progressive, experienced and certified dog professionals - you will be able to enjoy a stress-free... and mess-free, new puppy parenting journey.
See full class curriculum below.

Catch-Up Classes?

Preferably you can join your puppy classes on 4 consecutive Sundays to complete your 4-week program.
However, if you are not able to attend 4 weeks in a row - for whatever reason - please let me know once you have enrolled, so I can customise your class schedule for you.
I always do my best to be as flexible as possible to support you - because... life happens - and I will offer CATCH-UP CLASSES when available. I want you and your puppy to graduate from your 4-week Mindful Puppy School program!
Also, some of our more sensitive puppies (e.g. easily overwhelmed: very timid or very excitable) would benefit from first completing their breed size puppy classes, and then attending a one or two additional mixed breed size classes (complimentary) in order to support the development of their sense-making, self-regulation and socialisation.

Additional Support?

If you require additional puppy parenting support, I offer complimentary email and virtual private consultations (Zoom, Google Meet or Facetime) - from the moment you enrol and during your 4-week program.
If necessary, I may invite you for a 1 hour, complimentary, in-person, private session, at our Mindful Puppy School venue in Crows Nest - during your 4-week program.