Welcome to Puppy School!

Give your new furry friend the best start in life with our comprehensive Puppy School program. Our trainers will guide you every step of the way! You’ll learn positive reinforcement techniques and gain valuable insights into behaviour, healthcare, and setting up your home for success.

Plus, you’ll take home a Puppy Pack with goodies and an incredible puppy trainer booklet, so you can keep up the good work at home.

What Puppy School includes

  • Understanding your puppy
  • Healthcare and diet
  • Overview of socialisation
  • Walking on a lead
  • Positive training methods
  • Toilet training
  • Puppy behaviour problems
  • Setting puppies up for success
  • And more!

Our Puppy School program consists of one-hour weekly classes held over a 5-week period, a 100+ page comprehensive puppy training booklet, expert advice from our trainers, a puppy pack with goodies and a graduation certificate!

Why enroll in our Puppy School classes?

Puppy School isn’t just a fun activity for you and your new furry friend-it’s an essential investment in their future wellbeing and your happiness together. During these crucial early weeks of life, puppies are like sponges, absorbing everything around them and forming habits that will last a lifetime. Our program uses positive reinforcement training and appropriate socialisation, the gold standard in training endorsed by veterinary behaviour experts worldwide.

By enrolling in Puppy School, you’re not just teaching your puppy basic commands; you’re laying the foundation for a confident, well-behaved adult dog. Our classes provide a structured environment for your puppy to learn and grow, all while strengthening the bond between you and your puppy.

With small class sizes and knowledgeable guidance, you’ll have the support you need to navigate puppyhood with confidence.

FAQ’s

Please contact our team to see when our next classes start!
Puppies should be between 8 and 12 weeks of age at the time of the first puppy class. This is the optimal time for training and ensures all puppies in the class are socialised in a safe environment that is appropriate for their age and size.
Puppies must have had their first vaccination to be able to attend Puppy School. This ensures all puppies in the class are socialised in a safe environment. If your puppy requires vaccination, book an appointment with our healthcare team today!
We have a strict clinic policy requiring every puppy who attends our classes is up to date with their vaccinations. We clean the area prior to classes to create a safe space for our puppy guests.
Our instructor will notify you prior to classes commencing of what you will need to bring to your classes. This will include things like a suitable collar and lead for your puppy, training treats, and other items as recommended by your instructor.
It is recommended that your puppy doesn’t come to class with a full belly! This makes them less susceptible to pay attention to you and your tasty rewards.
Please talk to our team to book your puppy into Puppy School. You can either give us a call or pop into the clinic.

Puppy Pre-School Info:

  • 5-week course
  • Sunday morning classes
  • Show proof of 1st vaccination
  • What to bring – vaccination certificate, mat, lead, treats, favourite toy, lick mat, clicker (optional)
  • Contact Brighton Vet for dates and payment info
  • Week 1 (PUPPY FREE) – overview, learning body language, The “BARK” rule, goals and expectations, question time.
  • Week 2 – associating mat as safe space, encouraging quiet time, skills and teaching techniques.
  • Week 3 – habituation, loose leash walking, play time, handling tips.
  • Week 4 – New skills, play time, vet check tips.
  • Week 5 – Play time, show off skills, graduating ceremony.