Zetland Puppy School - 4‑Week Training Program for Puppies $295
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- 4-Week Face-to-Face Group Puppy Training Class in Zetland with Other Puppies!
- Includes a Training Gift: a FREE training pouch & Online Puppy School to Support Your Training!
- Structured Lessons Focused on Puppy Basics, Obedience, Manners, Common Puppy Issues & Socialisation
- Learn Toilet Training, Puppy Biting, Chewing, Independence & Impulse Control - In a Fun & Supportive Group Puppy Preschool in Zetland!
Puppy School in Zetland on Monday nights!
Location: Dogs in Town, Zetland
Other locations for Eazy Dog Training puppy classes: Alexandria, Camperdown, St Peters, Mascot and Marrickville.
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Puppy Classes in Zetland - 5-Star Puppy Classes in Sydney!
4-week Zetland Puppy School only $295!
Start Your Puppy’s Journey on the Right Paw at Zetland Puppy School!
Our expert trainers are here to help your puppy develop essential skills, build confidence, and learn good manners — all in a positive, fun, and supportive environment.
Why Choose Zetland Puppy School?
Positive, Reward-Based Training
We use kind, science-backed methods that make learning enjoyable for both you and your puppy.
Well-Rounded Curriculum
We cover everything from basic obedience (sit, stay, come) to leash walking, socialisation, and impulse control — giving your puppy the best possible start in life.
Crucial Early Socialisation
Your puppy will safely interact with other pups and people to build confidence and resilience in new environments.
Experienced Trainers Who Care
Our team specialises in puppy development and provides tailored guidance to meet your puppy’s individual needs.
What Your Puppy Will Learn:
Basic Obedience — Sit, stay, come, down and more
Leash Manners — Walk calmly on a lead without pulling
Socialisation Skills — Build positive associations with dogs, people, and new situations
Impulse Control — Learn to stay calm and focused, even when excited
Class Details:
Location: Zetland Duration: 4-week puppy school program (1 class per week) Time: 1-hour sessions Age: For puppies under 16 weeks of age Class Size: Small group – maximum of 10 puppies
Give your puppy the best start with a training program that’s fun, practical, and sets them up for a lifetime of success.
Spots fill quickly — book your place today!
Can’t make it to face-to-face classes? Book home puppy training visit instead!
What is the age range for puppies to join our puppy preschool in Zetland?
Your puppy should be between the ages of 8-16 weeks old for the first class and must have had at least one vaccination.
Eazy Dog Training Puppy School in Zetland
- Education on all the puppy issues such as toilet training, biting, independence, sleeping etc.
- Dog training basics and how to apply them to your puppy!
- Socialisation done right!
- Amazing leash manners and socialisation skills.
Our puppy preschool in Zetland is suitable for puppies aged 8-16 weeks that have had at least the first vaccination.
In this Zetland Puppy Pre-School your puppy will learn:
- Basic obedience and polite manners around other dogs and people.
- Socialisation with other dogs, people, sounds and different objects.
- Sound training to desensitise your dog to the world of sounds.
- Basics for leash manners and socialisation skills.
- Fun tricks and games to challenge your dog’s brain!
You will learn:
- How to raise and train your puppy through understanding how they experience the world around them.
- Understand your puppy’s communication and body language.
- To prevent behavioural issues.
- Calming dog handling techniques.
- A dog’s view of the big wide world and different canine training methods
- Advice on common ‘unwanted’ behaviours such as toilet training, puppy biting, jumping up, separation anxiety and attention-seeking behaviours.
Eazy Dog Training Puppy Pre-school in Zetland includes
1st Class: Basic Obedience Commands
The first class focuses on how to train a dog. You’ll learn the general basics and how to apply them to train your puppy. Your puppy will learn sit, down, stay and come! You will also learn the basics of toilet training. I know a very fast way!
2nd Class: Socialisation
Learn the importance of positive socialisation and how to do it with other dogs, people, sounds, environments, situations, animals and objects. Sound training and positive handling included!
3rd Class: Polite Dog Manners
Do you know what are attention-seeking behaviours? Learn how to walk your puppy on a loose leash and greet & meet in a polite manner. Learn how to stop and prevent unwanted behaviours such as jumping up, chewing etc. Learn how to set up boundaries. We will practise ‘leave it’ command, impulse control and the puppies will learn not to jump up when greeted.
4th Class: Mental Stimulation
The fourth class will teach us the importance of mental exercise in order to prevent boredom based issues such as destructiveness. We’ll talk about the importance of mental stimulation for preventing anxiety. Learn fun tricks and games!
Why Early Socialisation Matters More Than You Think
8-12 Weeks Is the Best Possible Time for Puppy School
A puppy’s most critical developmental window closes around 12 weeks of age. During this short but powerful stage, puppies are naturally more open to learning, adapting, and forming positive associations with the world around them.
If your goal is to raise a confident, well-adjusted, and social adult dog — this is the time to act. Ideally, you should enrol in puppy school before 12 weeks, but the socialisation period continues up until 16 weeks, so if your pup is a little older, it’s not too late.
The Myth of “Wait Until Fully Vaccinated”
Unfortunately, many well-meaning breeders and even some vets still advise waiting until a puppy is fully vaccinated (typically around 16 weeks) before going outside or socialising. Following this outdated advice can mean missing the entire critical socialisation period — and the consequences can be serious.
As trainers, we regularly see puppies who have been over-protected in their early months. They often grow into dogs who struggle with:
Anxiety or fear in new environments
Nervousness around people or dogs
Timid or antisocial behaviours
Reactivity or aggression stemming from fear
These behaviours aren’t the result of bad dogs — they’re the result of missed experiences during their most formative weeks.
What Science Tells Us
Research into canine behaviour shows that puppies go through a sensitive socialisation period that lasts until around 16 weeks. During this time, they are forming core beliefs about what is safe, normal, and acceptable.
If a puppy isn’t gently and positively exposed to a variety of people, dogs, sounds, environments, and everyday experiences in that window, they are far more likely to struggle later in life.
The Bottom Line
Safe, well-managed socialisation during the first 4 months of life is essential. It’s not just about meeting dogs — it’s about learning to feel comfortable and secure in the world.
This is exactly what our puppy school is designed to provide: a structured, safe, and positive environment where your puppy can build the foundation for a lifetime of confidence.
📅 Book your spot early — your future dog will thank you for it.
Why Positive Early Learning Is Key to Raising a Confident Dog
Every puppy needs a strong foundation in learning to grow into a confident, well-adjusted adult dog — and that foundation begins with positive socialisation. But socialisation doesn’t just mean letting puppies play with other dogs. While play is a part of the process, it’s only a small piece of the puzzle.
True socialisation means carefully and positively introducing your puppy to the everyday environments, people, animals, sounds, and situations they’ll encounter throughout their life. It’s about helping them feel safe and relaxed in a wide variety of settings — from loud traffic to vet visits, strangers to slippery floors.
Every Experience Shapes Your Puppy
Did you know that every experience your puppy has is stored in their memory and influences their behaviour and personality?
This isn’t opinion — it’s a scientifically proven fact.
Your puppy’s temperament is shaped far more by their early experiences and environment than by genetics alone. Even the most confident puppy at 8 weeks old can develop fear or anxiety if they don’t have enough positive exposure during the critical learning stages.
Early Positive Exposure Builds Lifelong Confidence
The more positive and varied experiences your puppy has — especially in those first few months — the more resilient and adaptable they’ll become as adults.
Socialisation should always be:
Gradual
Positive
Age-appropriate
Focused on building trust and comfort
That’s what we focus on in our puppy classes: building skills, confidence, and positive associations that last a lifetime.
Puppies Are Learning — All. The. Time.
Whether you’re training or not, puppies are constantly learning from the world around them. Every interaction, every outing, every noise and novelty is teaching your pup something — the key is to help ensure what they learn is positive and confidence-building.
Let us help guide you through this essential stage. Positive early learning isn’t just helpful — it’s life-changing.
What is puppy training?
Puppy training is the process of teaching your puppy essential skills and good behaviour from an early age. It focuses on basic commands like sit, stay, come, and leash manners, as well as socialisation, impulse control, and problem-solving. Puppy training helps your dog develop good habits, builds a strong bond between you and your dog, and sets the foundation for a well-behaved dog in adulthood. It also addresses important skills for dealing with distractions, meeting new people or animals, and managing fear or anxiety in different environments.
What age can my puppy join puppy classes?
Any time from 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age, after their first vaccination at 6 weeks of age. Puppy schools are never run in public parks, only in private and safe spaces with no increased health risks from un-known dogs.
When is the best time to join puppy school?
As early as possible from 8 weeks of age. The best time to join puppy school is typically between 8 to 16 weeks of age. This is when puppies are most receptive to learning and socialising, and their critical developmental period for socialisation occurs. Early training helps set a strong foundation for good behaviour, builds confidence, and reduces the risk of behavioural issues in the future. However, even if your puppy is older, it’s never too late to start training and socialising them! Our teen classes are great for older puppies!
My puppy hasn't been fully vaccinated yet, can I still join puppy school?
Yes, in fact the most important socialisation period for dogs is 8-12 weeks of age, this is ideal for puppy school as well. Studies show no increased health risks in puppy schools and plenty of benefits. Puppy schools should always be run in private locations, not in public outdoors spaces. All our locations are safe and cleaned with F10 which vets use as well.
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