Puppy School Camperdown

Puppy Pre-Schools in Sydney!

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Puppy Pre-School in Camperdown

4-week Camperdown Puppy School only $269!

Includes a training gift!

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What Age Should Your Puppy Attend Puppy School?

All puppies in my classes must be 8-16 weeks of age and have had at least the first vaccination.

Breeders and vets often advice against socialisation before the puppy is fully vaccinated at 16 weeks of age (to be exact, vets tell you to wait additional two weeks for the vaccine to take full effect). Unfortunately, if you follow this advice you will end up with behavioural issues such as fearfulness, timidness, anti-social behaviours and aggression. I meet dogs like this every month!

Why? Studies have taught us that if a puppy isn’t socialised before 16 weeks of age they will never be completely comfortable with new experiences. This is a survival instinct inherited from wolves, anything puppies meet positively before 16 weeks of age becomes normal and acceptable. After 16 weeks of age, puppies change and aren’t adaptable to new situations any more. After this, we can only manage the dog’s behaviour and try and improve the situation but it will not be completely fixed. This is very common with rescue dogs that come from bad situations where they got no socialisation what so ever within the first 4 months, they will have issues with other dogs, people and environments. Unfortunately, it’s also very common with puppies that are protected from experiences until the last vaccination. I’ve met hundreds of pups like this, with severe anxiety and fearfulness.

8-12 Weeks Is the Ideal Time for Puppy School

A puppy has a key developmental period that ends around 12 weeks of age. That’s why the first 12 weeks are the most crucial weeks for socialization. If you want to raise a balanced, confident, social and friendly dog, this is the best time for puppy school. But don’t worry if your pup is older, the 16 weeks of age limit still applies!

Eazy Dog Training Puppy Pre-Schools in Sydney

Eazy Dog Training Sydney runs puppy schools in Camperdown, Leichhardt, Newtown and Marrickville.

My puppy schools in Sydney are fun and educational 4-week puppy classes.

When should you start training your puppy? Right away! Puppies learn all the time. This means that they can quickly learn the wrong things unless taught right, better, behaviours. In my Sydney puppy preschool, every puppy is allowed to socialise and learn new skills in a positive and safe way with other puppies.

All puppies in my Camperdown Puppy School receive an Eazy Dog Training gift incl. a training pouch & clicker!

My Puppy Preschool in Camperdown is suitable for puppies age 8-16 weeks

In this Camperdown Puppy Pre-School your puppy will learn:

You will learn:

Eazy Dog Training Puppy Classes in Sydney include

1st Class: Basic Obedience

The first class focuses on learning how to train dogs in general and how to train puppies. Puppies will learn to sit, lie down, stay and come. Learn how to toilet train quickly.

2nd Class: Socialisation

The second class focuses on dogs’ body language. Through understanding your dog better, you’ll be able to prevent behavioural issues in the future. Sound training included.

3rd Class: Manners

Learn how to train polite manners and set boundaries. Learn how to walk your puppy and greet & meet other dogs in a polite manner. Practise calm handling and leave it command. Advice on chewing, puppy biting, destructive behaviours etc.

4th Class: Mental Stimulation

Learn to entertain your puppy and keep them mentally busy to prevent separation anxiety, destructive and obsessive behaviours.

A good learning foundation is critical for puppies

Puppies need a good learning foundation, just like us. This means proper, positive, socialisation training. And no, I don’t mean dog play! Socialisation means introducing your pup to the environments and situations they will experience later in life, in a positive way. Objects, people, animals, surroundings, sounds etc. are all things your dog needs to get used to.

The way puppies are raised and the experiences they have will determine their personality. The more positive experiences, the more confident and calm your dog is in different situations.

The most critical time for your puppy’s learning is between 8-12 weeks. This is a very short 4-week window for socialisation!