Puppy School Matraville Veterinary Clinic
If you’re embarking on the exciting journey of bringing a new furry friend into your life. Enrolling your newest family member in a puppy school is a non-negotiable step in the early chapters of your shared adventure. Puppy school, or training or socialisation classes, is the foundational building block for your new four-legged family member. Beyond the adorable antics and cuddles, these classes play a pivotal role in shaping a well-adjusted and socially savvy adult dog.
Imagine it as a canine finishing school, a place where your puppy not only learns basic commands like sit and stay but also hones critical social skills. In this controlled environment, surrounded by their furry peers and friendly humans, your puppy learns the importance of positive interaction. Early exposure is a game-changer, laying the groundwork for a well-behaved, social and happy dog in the future, is the best thing you can do for your puppy now.
Puppy school isn’t just about curbing unwanted behaviours like chewing or jumping; it’s a bonding experience. Through positive reinforcement techniques, you and your pup forge a connection built on trust and understanding. And here’s the practical magic: starting early is the key to preventing future headaches. Behaviour problems? Address them in their infancy. Enrolling your pup in school means you’re nipping issues in the bud, making the training process smoother and more effective.
Puppy school is your ticket to a well-behaved, socially adept, and happy adult dog. It’s not just an investment in your pup’s future; it’s an investment in yours as well. Below we discuss the most important benefits of puppy training and how it will help create the best future for you, your new best friend and your whole family.
The Most Important Benefits Of Puppy School
Socialisation
Puppy school facilitates controlled interactions with other dogs and people, exposing puppies to various stimuli and environments.
This helps them develop positive social skills, teaching them how to appropriately engage with different individuals and situations. Early socialisation is crucial for preventing fear or aggression issues that may arise in dogs lacking proper exposure during their formative weeks.
Basic Training
In puppy school, basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, come, and leash walking are introduced using positive reinforcement techniques.
These fundamental commands create a foundation for effective communication between the owner and the puppy. Teaching these commands early on helps establish a well-behaved and responsive pet.
Behavioural Training
Beyond basic commands, professional trainers in puppy school address common behavioural issues like chewing, biting, and jumping.
By providing guidance on modifying these behaviours in a positive and constructive manner, owners can better understand their puppy’s needs and work towards a harmonious coexistence.
Bonding with the Owner
Puppy training classes offer a structured environment for bonding between the puppy and its owner. Positive reinforcement during training creates a strong bond based on trust and mutual understanding.
This positive association with learning fosters a relationship where the puppy looks to its owner for guidance and support.
Problem Prevention
Exposure to Different Environments
Puppy school exposes the puppy to diverse environments, people, and stimuli. This exposure contributes to the development of a well-adjusted and confident dog. Puppies learn to adapt to new situations, reducing the likelihood of fear-based behaviours in unfamiliar settings.
Owner Education
Puppy training is not only about the puppy; it’s an opportunity for owners to learn effective communication and positive reinforcement techniques.
Owners gain insights into understanding their puppy’s needs, interpreting body language, and fostering a positive relationship. Education during puppy school empowers owners to continue training and nurturing their pet at home.
Training Consistency
The structured environment of puppy school ensures consistent application of training methods. Consistency is crucial for effective learning and behaviour modification.
Puppies thrive on routine, and a consistent approach at home reinforces the lessons learned in class, leading to a more well-behaved and predictable adult dog.
About Matraville Veterinary Puppy School
We love our partnership with the highly experienced and qualified trainer Alicia Bray, from Power Paws Pet Care. Alicia will help new puppy owners learn how to communicate, socialise and create a strong bond between the family and their puppy. Alicia’s expertise will guide new puppy owners in mastering the essentials of communication, socialisation, and fostering a strong bond within the family and their furry companions in a fun environment!
Certificate in Dog Behavior and Training
Fine Print:
The complete course fee is due at the commencement of the first class (payment methods accepted: cash, credit card, bank transfer), and it is non-refundable. Puppies must be 14 weeks old or younger at the first class and should provide proof of current vaccination status.
Note: Puppies do not need to have completed their full vaccination course to participate in the class. Refer to the links at the top of the page for additional details. We encourage owners to complete their second vaccination on or before the class start date.
Details of Puppy Training Classes:
Dogs Per Class:
Minimum 3, Maximum 6
Duration:
1 hour per week for 4 weeks
Vaccination:
Puppies must be 7 days past their first vaccination (usually done at the breeders) to start class.
What age do puppies go to puppy school?
We recommend enrolling your puppy in our training course between 8 and 15 weeks old. If your pooch is older than 16 weeks and has never attended puppy school, you can still enroll in dog training classes. Contact us to learn more.
Why join our puppy school?
Socialisation:
Puppies will learn safe and playful socialisation with humans and other pups of the same age.
Support:
Our personable and enthusiastic team addresses all your puppy-related queries, providing one-on-one support outside of class if needed.
Our training classes utilise a reward-based approach, teaching puppy parents:
- How to develop a solid, trusting relationship
- Reinforcement of good puppy manners, polite greetings, and social skills
- Support for puppies mentally, emotionally, and physically
- Understanding puppy communication and body language
Puppies will also acquire fundamental skills such as Sit, Come when called, Down, Tricks, and Leave.
Topics Discussed in Class:
- Puppy biting
- chewing
- toileting
- jumping
- crying
- digging
- barking
Book Your Puppy School Training
To book your puppy into classes, please contact Matraville Veterinary Practice:
Once booked, you will receive an email with details about what to bring to the classes and specifics of your puppy course.
We eagerly anticipate meeting you and your adorable puppy, guiding you through this delightful and occasionally challenging stage of puppyhood.
