Set your puppy or dog up for success in a fun, supportive environment with the expert guidance of our friendly, professional training team.
Puppy School
8 - 15 weeks old
1 hour per week / 5 weeks
From $99
Skills / topics
Your puppy’s journey starts here!
Puppy School is for puppies in the critical socialisation period, to build their confidence and essential skills right from the get-go.
Must have a minimum of C3 vaccination to attend.
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• Building trust between puppy and owner
• How to communicate with your puppy
• Critical obedience cues (sit, stay, drop, recall)
• Toilet training and settling into new spaces
• Crate training and sleep routines
• Walking on a loose lead
Preschool
15 weeks and older
1 hour per week / 5 weeks
From $99
Skills / topics
Who says you can’t teach an older dog new tricks?
Preschool is for dogs who missed Puppy School and want to learn foundational training skills – or simply brush up on the basics!
Must have a minimum C5 vaccination to attend.
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• Building trust between dog and owner
• How to communicate with your dog
• Critical obedience cues (sit, stay, drop, recall)
• Toilet training and settling into new spaces
• Crate training and sleep routines
• Walking on a loose lead
Canine Foundations
Graduated from Puppy School or Preschool
1 hour per week for 5 weeks
From $169
Skills / topics
Book within 1 month of completing Puppy School and get 20% off Canine Foundations.
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Take your training to the next level!
Canine Foundations is for dogs ready to learn more advanced obedience and expand on the skills they've previously learnt in Puppy School or Preschool.
Must have a minimum C5 vaccination to attend and completed Puppy School, Preschool or equivalent.
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• Maintaining obedience in new environments
• Reinforcing basic cues in distracting situations
• Additional obedience skills (targeting, snoot, play dead, weaving, leave it, back up, side)
• Expanding on previously learned skills (recall, wait, mat, loose lead walking)
Prices effective as of 6 January 2025.
Training that’s tried, tested and trusted
Reward-based, relationship-focused
At Petstock, we use reward-based training to reinforce positive behaviours with treats and praise, while ignoring unwanted ones.
This approach helps you communicate effectively with your puppy or dog, building trust and strengthening your bond for a lasting, positive relationship.
Confident owners, calm pups
The dogs won’t be the only ones learning! As a pet parent, you will gain skills to:
- Address common behavioural problems
- Socialise your dog safely
- Find the appropriate rewards for the best results
- Read canine body language
- Help your dog maintain composure in all situations and environments
Puppy School FAQs
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