Puppy School
Owning a dog is incredibly rewarding, so we hope to help you deepen your bond and get as much enjoyment from the relationship as you can! We offer puppy preschool at Coogee Vet Hospital with the goal of developing a happy and resilient adult dog.
About
Held over 5 weekly midweek evening sessions, our Puppy Preschool is designed to be a fun, positive experience for both you and your new companion. We provide a safe, structured environment for early learning and socialisation.
What we cover:
Essential puppy socialisation skills
Basic obedience foundation using positive reinforcement
Practical house-training advice
Management strategies for unwanted puppy behaviours
As much as this course is about training your puppy, it’s also about supporting you as an owner. We’re here to guide you through every milestone of this vital developmental stage.
FAQs
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This course is tailored for young pups between 8 and 16 weeks of age at the start of Week 1.
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Reading your and other dog’s body language
Toilet training
Socialisation skills
Self soothing behaviours
Enrichment ideas
Help with unwanted behaviours eg. biting, chewing, barking
Tips to avoid resource guarding in future
Leash walking
What to do in common emergency situations
What things are toxic to dogs
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Early socialisation and training are essential because a puppy's brain is uniquely receptive to new experiences during their first 16 weeks. Gentle, positive exposure in puppy preschool helps your pup build lasting confidence, preventing future anxiety and fear-based reactions to strange dogs, new places, and unfamiliar people. At the same time, starting basic training early teaches your puppy how to focus and communicate with you, intercepting nuisance habits like biting and barking before they become ingrained.
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A mat, bed or blanket
Their favourite treats
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At Coogee Vet Hospital: 311-313 Malabar Rd, Maroubra 2035
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Please call our clinic on (02) 8553 0610, we are very happy to book you in and answer any further questions you may have! Alternatively, you are able to email the team at info@coogeevets.con.au
