CLASSES at PAWPRINT PUPPY SCHOOL

  • Class size limited to 6 pups, ensuring individual attention
  • Program run by a professional, Delta certified dog trainer
  • A secure, safe-for-puppies training area
  • Positive, force-free training methods
  • Structured curriculum specifically for pups and adolescent dogs
  • ​A training program with three levels to help you get the results you want
  • We make training interesting, achievable and fun

BABY PUPPY (Level 1)

These classes will help you socialise your puppy to people, places, strange objects, and other puppies—so they will grow up to be friendly and easy to take anywhere. We cover puppy basics, such as sit, down, polite greetings, walking nicely on a leash and come when called. Included is vital information about behaviour management, preventing problems and general health. We can help with biting, toilet training, chewing, digging and more.
First lesson is an orientation lesson, without your puppy
For: Pups aged 8-15 weeks at the first lesson
Duration: 1 hour lessons, 5 week program
Size: Class is limited to 6 pups
Prerequisites: Had first vaccination
Cost: $185, includes training booklet
Where: Campbelltown Vet Hospital
​When: Monday or Tuesday or Thursday evenings
Registration is online. Please click button below to go to registration website

JUNIOR PUPPY (Level 2)

Junior Puppy is great for pups who have missed out on Baby Puppy class or for pups who need to continue on after puppy preschool. This program includes a lesson without your pup to help you learn about all things canine. This program is also suitable for newly acquired rescue dogs, to help settling into a new home (under 15 months). You and your pup will be working on:
Sit at front and side and will become your dog’s favourite position
Drop into a down position to encourage your dog to quietly settle
Name Game gets your dog paying attention and looking at you
Leash Handling skills and treat delivery
No Jumping Up exercises to help your pup not to jump up on you
Marker Training for better communication with your dog
Pay Attention skills when distractions are around
At the end of this program you will have a better understanding of the how and why of dog behaviour, training and a good relationship with your dog. Your dog will be able to sit, drop and pay attention to you when asked with mild distractions present.
For: Pups 16 weeks (4 months) up to 12 months old at first lesson (please contact us first if you want to register a dog over one year old)
Duration: 45 minute lessons, 4 consecutive weeks
Note: first lesson without your pup
Class Size: is limited to 6 dogs
Prerequisites: Current vaccination certificate/papers
Where: Narellan Vale
When: Weekday evenings during summer
Cost: $185 and includes training handbook
Note: This class is not suitable for anti-social or fearful dogs
If you are unsure if classes are right for your pup, please contact us on 0402 446 417
Registration is online. Please click button below to go to registration

PUPPY OBEDIENCE (Level 3)

Puppy Obedience is great for pups and people who want to complete their training and want a well behaved dog they can take places. You and your pup will be working on:
Come Back when called
Stay in place and wait
Walk nicely on a loose lead
Leave It
Place- go to mat and stay
Target Training
Continue work on Sit, Down, Settle, Pay Attention, Marker and Clicker Training.
At the end of this program you will have a better understanding of the how and why of dog behaviour, training and a close bond with your dog. Your dog will be able to pay attention to you when asked with distractions present, stay, settle and walk at your side on a loose lead.
For: Pups aged 6 months up to 2 years at first lesson
Duration: 45 minute lessons, 4 consecutive weeks
Class Size: is limited to 6 dogs
Prerequisites: Must have completed Junior Puppy (Level 2)
Current vaccination certificate/papers
Where: Narellan Vale
When: Sunday afternoons
Cost: $185 and includes training handbook
Note: This class is not suitable for anti-social or fearful dogs
If you are unsure if classes are right for your pup, please contact us on 0402 446 417
Registration is online. Please click button below to go to registration

IN-HOME PUPPY TRAINING

Do you need in-home training for a naughty pup? We can help you. More information...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Pawprint Training Classes are designed to help pups and adolescent dogs in those important first few years.
  • Rescue and older dogs (over one year) can also benefit from attending  classes (Level 2 and 3) but you will need to contact us first to discuss your dogs needs.
  • Anti-social or fearful: Dogs and puppies who lunge aggressively, cower in fright or bark excessively in the presence of other strange dogs or people are not suitable classes at Level 2 or 3. Please contact us for other training options​.​