In-Person Puppy Parenting Classes
For puppies aged between 8 and 16 weeks.
In-Person
Mindful Puppy School
Education for modern puppy parents.
Researching and planning for the arrival of your new puppy is such a fun and exciting experience…
However… As soon as your cute furry one arrives, you will be struck with a ton of questions. So the best way to set yourself and your puppy up for success is to educate yourself BEFORE your puppy arrives!
That is why our in-person Mindful Puppy School also includes an extensive PRE-CLASS Puppy Parenting course. You can start learning and receive support from a Certified Dog Professional, immediately after enrolment.
Our reputible Puppy School offers a well-structured puppy program, so you can learn to apply a consistent, effective, modern and mindful parenting approach. Well-prepared to prevent common problems, so you can fully enjoy your new puppy experience.
Our Mindful Puppy School includes:
Extensive puppy parenting advice, puppy training resources and support options. Provided as part of our 4-week in-person Mindful Puppy School program.
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In-Person Classes + Course
$
500
A$
275
Mindful Puppy School (Indoors)
4 x 1 hour, in-person classes
Sundays: 12:00 or 1:00 pm
For puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks
Sensible Socialisation & Play
(Value: $50.00 / hour)
All puppies: minimum 1st vaccination (C3)
Small group: max. 8 puppies, max. 2 people / puppy
New Puppy Schedule Planner
(Value: $12.00)
Pre-Class Puppy Parenting Course: incl. step-by-step video lessons, downloads and puppy planner
(Value: $99.00)
Professional support: in class, via email and video call
(Value: $190.00 / hour)
Digital certificate upon Graduation
Puppy Parenting
$
95
A$
75
Puppy Parenting Q & A
Video Consultation (30 min.)
Get professional answers on the why and how, in order to resolve your puppy's specific behaviour challenges.
New Puppy Consult
$
190
A$
125
Private Coaching Consultation
Video Consultation (60 min.)
Digital Training Downloads
Access for 1 year to video lessons relevant to your consultation, e.g.:
- toilet training
- puppy biting
- puppy socialisation
- separation anxiety
- come when called
- loose leash walking
- jumping
- barking
Prerequisites
Your puppy is between 8 and 16 weeks old at the start of the 4-week program.
Your puppy needs to be up-to-date with their vaccinations , and the minimum requirement for your puppy to be able to attend in-person classes, is that your puppy has at least had their first vaccination (C3).
Please bring a copy of your puppy's vaccination certificate at the start of your first class (this can be a screenshot on your phone). On your first visit, your puppy's vaccination certificate must be sighted by your instructor before you can enter the classroom.
When & Where
Our 4-week in-person puppy parenting classes are run in Crows Nest (Sydney's Lower North Shore) on Sundays.
Class Schedule:
12:00 pm on Sundays
1:00 pm on Sundays
Duration per class session: 1 hour
Puppy School Location: 47 Alexander Lane, Crows Nest, NSW 2065 - laneway entrance in garage (directions).
Upon enrolment, you will receive a confirmation email with all the necessary details regarding your 4-Week Mindful Puppy School program. Enrol now!
Don't delay. Enrol today!
Our in-person puppy parenting classes can book out weeks in advance.
What To Bring
- A copy of your puppy's
VACCINATION CERTIFICATE. (Present prior to entering the classroom, or email us a copy in advance.) - For training: always use a regular, flat buckle collar; and a regular, flat fabric leash (120 - 180 cm).
- Your puppy's favourite soft treats (pinkie nail size pieces), in a treat pouch.
- Your puppy's favourite chew and tug toys.
- Your puppy's water bowl.
- A blanket, mat or towel for puppy to settle on.
- Puppy has had a toilet break.
- Your puppy's doggy poo bags.
4-week Mindful Puppy Parenting Classes
Puppy School Curriculum: Week-by-Week Overview
Please note that weekly activities may vary, depending on group dynamics or urgent needs (e.g. a fearful puppy might require more individual attention during class).
PRE-CLASS
Puppy Parenting Essentials - Pre-Class Online Course
- Who is your puppy?
- How do puppies learn?
- How to support your puppy to feel safe and relaxed enough to self-settle.
- How to help your puppy make sense of what they notice in their environment.
- How to manage your puppy's environment to prevent mistakes.
- How to develop your puppy's confidence and emotional self-regulation.
- How to practise safe and sensible puppy socialisation at home and in the community.
- How to develop your puppy's independence and prepare for separation success.
- How to fast-track puppy toilet training with minimal mess and no stress.
- How to teach your puppy to be careful with their teeth.
WEEK 1
Teaching "Come When Called" & Developing Confidence
- "I feel safe and confident. I can choose to be calm and quiet."
- "Whenever you use my recall cue, I run to you."
- "I love to play Hide & Seek with you."
- Sensible Socialisation, Puppy Play, Dog Body Language.
- Q&A
WEEK 2
Teaching "Loose Leash Walking" & Developing Focus
- "Show me what to do, and I will follow you."
- "Paying attention to you, is the best!"
- Loose leash walking and leash handling best practice.
- Sensible Socialisation, Puppy Play, Dog Body Language.
- Q&A
WEEK 3
"Dealing With Distractions" & Developing Self-Regulation
- Can you "Leave it"?
- Loose Leash Walking Challenge: Can you walk passed other puppies?
- Come When Called Challenge: Can you "Come" away from puppy play?
- Sensible Socialisation, Puppy Play, Dog Body Language.
- Q&A
WEEK 4
"Separation Success" & Developing Independence
- Can you "Stay"?
- Can you self-regulate and relax in new situations?
- How to progress your puppy's ability to feel safe and relaxed when alone.
- Sensible Socialisation, Puppy Play, Dog Body Language.
- Graduation
Not ready to commit to Puppy School yet?
Check out our New Puppy Training Schedule Planner. This workbook template is a handy guide to creating your flexible puppy training day plan. It focuses on the puppy priorities during the first 4 weeks of your new puppy parenting life.
