Puppy School
Wish you could start puppy class yesterday? With our puppy preschool package, you can get support as soon as you bring your puppy home - or even before. You’ve found the perfect combination of in-person training, puppy play and comprehensive video resources.
As soon as you book into our group classes you get immediate access the Virtual Puppies online training and behaviour program - so you can start training whenever you like, wherever you like and review the lessons as often as you like. Get on top of toilet training, biting, chewing and new behaviours fast with short videos, downloadable notes and a private forum.
Then have fun in a small in-person group where an experienced instructor will guide you through all the training and socialisation, and answer your questions. You’ll keep access to all videos and private forum for ongoing support after your class finishes.
“Thank you so much your videos they are absolutely truly awesome. I love your approach and the way that you present the videos. It’s been a lifesaver for me!”
Your puppies will develop social skills while you learn how to supervise play and keep them settled and confident. We review everything in case online training isn’t your thing, and add extra skills if you are already ahead. We also introduce fun games to help your puppy nail those training skills in real-life situations!
WE’ll look at…
A strategy you can apply to any behaviour problem.
Common problems like toilet training, biting and chewing.
Useful training skills like sit, drop, go to mat, stay, come and loose leash walking.
Applying training to real life situations like jumping on visitors or visiting the vet clinic.
Training games - your puppy won’t even realise how much they are learning!
Puppy play - safe, supervised and you’ll learn what to do when you get to the park.
Socialisation - not just dogs…sounds, surfaces, objects, people, handling…
Q&A - in person question time and solving your problems.
“Maple loved attending Mel’s puppy preschool. Her techniques are ethical and she has so much patience for your pup (and you). Mel is well informed by the most recent research and is happy to answer any questions you have as a new puppy owner. You can tell that Mel has a passion for ensuring the best life for you and you furry companion. 100% recommend.”
I provide one-on-one video conferencing or in-person sessions to help you train your puppy and prevent or resolve behavioural problems. Please note: In person sessions are available at locations within 30min drive of Murrumbeena. Video calls are available anywhere.
As a qualified behaviour consultant I am committed to ethical, effective, science-based methods. I aim to keep training simple, motivating and fun for you and your dog.
We’ll look at…
Resolving dog behaviour problems (examples: fear, aggression, jumping up, barking, over-excitement, destructive behaviour, conflict with children or other animals)
Improving your dog’s focus and motivation
Raising a confident, well-behaved puppy using best-practice methods
Success in four real life situations: at home, visitors and strangers, vet and groomer, walks and dog parks.
How to socialise puppies at home and in everyday life.
Cost
$75 per 30-min video calls (longer calls available if needed).
$160 per hour in-person training within 20 minutes of Murrumbeena.
$490 training package. Includes 3.5h of private training support (in-person and/or video as required) and full access to the Virtual Puppies online behaviour course and private forum.
TO BOOK THE PACKAGE: use the button below to select ‘Current client’ and reserve a ‘Puppy initial consult’. You are also welcome to reserve two ‘1h followup’ sessions. No need to pay at booking - we will adjust to the package rate first and you can tap a card or pay by invoice.
Already signed up for Virtual Puppies? We’ll reimburse you for the cost of the online program if you sign up to the training package.