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Puppy School
Fun, small group classes that help puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks grow into confident, well adjusted dogs.
Give Your Puppy the Best Start
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but those first few months can come with plenty of questions. From toilet training and socialisation to nutrition, behaviour and everyday care, there is a lot to learn.
At The Narre Warren Vet, our puppy school gives you and your puppy the practical skills, knowledge and support you need to get off to a great start.
Our classes provide a fun, supportive environment where puppies can learn, socialise and build confidence, while owners learn how to better understand and communicate with their new family member.
Puppy School at The Narre Warren Vet
Our puppy school runs over four consecutive weeks, with classes held:
Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Each session builds on your puppy’s development, with practical guidance you can continue working on at home.
Our dedicated puppy school trainers support you throughout the course, answering questions, providing guidance and helping you navigate the challenges that come with raising a puppy.
What Do We Cover?
Our classes cover a broad range of topics in puppy development and care, with a focus on practical information for both puppies and their owners. Some of these topics focus on:
Socialisation
Learn how to help your puppy develop positive experiences with people, other dogs and the world around them.
Puppy Care & Owner Education
Build your confidence as a puppy owner with practical guidance on caring for your puppy and understanding their changing needs.
Nutrition
Learn about the nutritional needs of growing puppies and the foundations of healthy feeding.
Behaviour
Understand common puppy behaviours, what your puppy may be communicating and how to encourage appropriate behaviours.
Toilet Training & Everyday Challenges
Get practical guidance for common puppy challenges, including toilet training, chewing, biting and jumping.
Basic Training
Introduce essential training and obedience skills while learning how to communicate effectively with your puppy and continue their training at home.
And so much more!
Support Throughout the Course
Puppy school is about more than teaching your puppy to sit or stay. It’s about building a strong relationship, understanding your puppy and giving you the confidence to navigate puppyhood.
Our dedicated trainers provide comprehensive support throughout the four-week course, so you can ask questions and get guidance as new challenges arise.
Sessions can also be shaped around the questions and experiences that come up as the puppies develop, giving you practical advice that’s relevant to your puppy.
Why Choose Our Puppy School?
As a veterinary practice, we can help you build strong foundations for your puppy’s health, behaviour and wellbeing from the beginning.
Our puppy school combines practical puppy education with veterinary knowledge, giving you a place to learn, ask questions and build confidence as a new puppy owner.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet other local puppy owners who are experiencing many of the same joys and challenges.
When Can My Puppy Start?
When your puppy is ready for puppy school depends on their age, vaccination history and individual circumstances.
Speak with our veterinary team about your puppy’s vaccinations and when they are ready to start.
Ready to Get Started?
Call The Narre Warren Vet on (03) 9704 6463 or fill out an application online to start your puppy’s journey.
Book an appointment
Our friendly team is happy to answer your questions.
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Book online in a few clicks or call our friendly team. We look forward to meeting you and your pet.