Puppy Preschool
Our weekly Puppy Preschool classes welcome vaccinated puppies aged six to 8 -18 weeks. We offer a fun, interactive indoor training program conducted by our qualified Delta Society instructor, helping your puppy build a variety of essential skills.
Why Preschool Is So Important For Pups
Puppy preschool plays a crucial role in shaping a young dog’s future behaviour, confidence, and social skills. The early weeks of a puppy’s life, particularly between 8 and 18 weeks, are a critical learning period. Positive experiences during this time help puppies grow into well-adjusted, friendly, and obedient adult dogs.
Puppy preschool provides a safe and structured environment where pups can socialise with other dogs, meet new people, and experience different sights, sounds, and situations, all under the guidance of qualified trainers. These early interactions help reduce the risk of future behavioural issues, such as fearfulness or aggression, and lay the foundation for good manners both at home and in public. Structured training introduces essential obedience skills, from toilet training to walking on a lead, coming when called, and behaving well in public.
Just as importantly, puppy preschool teaches owners positive reinforcement techniques and helps build a strong, trusting bond with their new companion. Enrolling in puppy preschool is one of the best ways to set your puppy up for success.
Why Enrol in Sutherland Vet’s Puppy Preschool?
At Sutherland Vet, we are passionate about setting puppies up for a lifetime of success. With over 25 years of experience, our team is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment. Our Puppy Preschool is led by Julie Pinto, a qualified animal behaviour specialist and Delta Society instructor, who brings more than 20 years of veterinary care experience.
Our classes welcome vaccinated puppies aged 8–18 weeks, providing early socialisation, positive reinforcement, and essential training in a fun, structured setting. We use only the latest gentle methods to help you train your puppy and create a learning environment where they feel safe and secure. Over the course of four weeks, we guide you through common challenges such as toilet training, jumping up, biting/mouthing, chewing, and barking or whining when left alone. You will also learn how to teach your puppy important foundation skills, including going to their mat, sitting, dropping, staying, and settling. Everything we do is designed to strengthen the bond between you and your puppy. Classes are held indoors, ensuring a safe and consistent environment regardless of the weather. Tasty treats are provided, making each session a positive and rewarding experience for your puppy.
Our aim is to help you raise a calm, confident and happy puppy that you will enjoy for many years to come.
Key Information About Our Puppy Preschool Classes
Our Puppy Preschool classes welcome vaccinated puppies aged 8–18 weeks, giving them the best start to their training journey. These classes not only teach your puppy essential obedience skills but also equip you with effective techniques to continue their development confidently at home.
Each program runs for four weeks with a small group of around four to six puppies. Classes are held once a week on a weekday evening at 7:00 pm at Como Veterinary Surgery (62 Wolger Street, Como NSW 2226). The program cost is $200, payable on the first night to confirm your booking. Each session runs for approximately one hour, and we recommend bringing your puppy before dinner, as plenty of tasty treats are provided during training.
What To Bring
- Your puppy’s collar/harness and lead.
- Up to two family members per pup (please note the later finish for younger children).
- Most importantly, your sense of humour and a positive attitude!
Our qualified Delta Society instructor, Julie Pinto, will guide you every step of the way, ensuring each session is fun, smooth, and highly effective.
Requirements
All puppies must have had at least their first vaccination before entering the puppy preschool program. This is necessary for the safety of all the puppies. A certificate of vaccination will need to be presented at the first class. The clinic is also sterilised before the classes to add to the safety of the pups.
How To Book
Classes are popular, so bookings are essential. You can book by phoning Como surgery on (02) 9589 0022 or the Sutherland Clinic on (02) 9545 2100.
Call 02 9545 2100 now to book an appointment with our highly trained veterinarians and vet nurses today!
Customer Feedback
“When we got our new puppy Parker Brown, we knew we would go back to Sutherland Vet. They were the medical team that got us through the routine and unexpected ups and downs of our old dog Leroy’s life, right up to the end and they did it with so much love and care. There is so much trust and history there. They’re part of the family.”
– Alicia B.