SPECIAL 20% OFF: Buy 4 drop-in puppy sessions, get 1 FREE!

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SPECIAL 20% OFF: Buy 4 drop-in puppy sessions, get 1 FREE! 🐾

Please note: The drop-in puppy session package (buy 4, get 1 free) does not include a graduation certificate. If you’d like to graduate, please join our full in-person Pre-School Programme which includes 6 in-person puppy sessions, lifetime access to 32 online lessons and two months membership to a private puppy facebook group!

If you’re unable to join our in-person sessions then check out our online programmes!

Puppy Socialisation Sessions

If you want a confident, resilient puppy who you can take anywhere with you, then safe and controlled socialisation is essential for their development, especially within their critical socialisation window which closes at around 12 weeks of age.

Check out our options below to safely socialise and develop your puppy’s confidence through Kelly Brown’s carefully designed, tried and tested puppy sessions, facilitated by Kelly!

“We tried a traditional puppy class at first but was disappointed with the lack of socialisation. We switched to Waggle Tails and the difference was COLOSSAL. My puppy experienced quality puppy plays in a safe environment, and together with Kelly’s online training modules for the hoomans, has moulded her into a confident and happy puppy who is now smashing it out at our local dog park.

We travelled from Safety Bay to Osborne Park (55km) to attend these classes because the benefits of investing in the right training is everything and Kelly’s model was the best I could find. I have no enrolled in the online Ultimate Dog Programme for further training. Honestly people, Kelly’s amazing! Her doggo knowledge is next level.” (Louise Power, Perth, WA)

If you want to:

  • Transform your puppy into a confident, happy, well-behaved dog who you can take anywhere with you

  • Easily understand what your puppy is telling you through their body language so you have an unbreakable bond together

  • Learn how to help your puppy build confidence around other dogs (maximum of 8 puppies per session)

  • Build laser focus from your puppy and get them to listen to you, no matter where you are

  • Prevent behaviour problems further down the track

    Then come and join us and other like-minded new puppy owners for our fun, supportive and interactive puppy socialisation sessions - whether you have a puppy who is shy, fearful or confident, or if you just want the opportunity to meet other puppies and their families!

    Puppy Session Locations and Dates:

    All puppy sessions are facilitated by Kelly, your qualified and experienced Puppy Expert, in Osborne Park.

    Sunday’s at 9.30am and 10.30am (plus 11.30am if the previous sessions are full) and Monday’s at 6.30pm

    K9 to 5 Dog Littles Dog Daycare, 115 Howe Street, Osborne Park Trade Centre, Perth, WA 6017

    There will be no puppy sessions on 2nd and 3rd June for WA Day (sessions will be held on Saturday 1st June), 22nd and 23rd September (Kings Birthday). We will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period.

    Check the calendar below for availability. Spaces are available on the dates shown in bold. Puppy sessions can be redeemed on any date and time up to 5 months of age)

    Note: If your puppy is showing signs of sickness, please contact your vet for medical advice and avoid bringing your puppy to classes until they are well to avoid the risk of spreading infection.

osborne park: Check the calendar below for availability

Available spots are highlighted in bold (puppy session coupon codes can be used for all puppy session dates and times up to 5 months of age)!

 
 

The focus of these classes is on socialisation and teaching basic skills!

Here’s what your puppy will learn:

  • Puppies will build their confidence with a range of socialisation experiences, including people, objects, surfaces and other puppies

  • Meet and play with other dogs and build their dog body language skills in small, safe, controlled play groups which are separated by age, breed, size, play style and confidence level

  • Essential basic skills like learning to focus on you around distractions, Sit, Down, Wait/Stay, Touch, coming to you when called, walking on a loose leash, greeting dogs and people politely (plus lots of other skills!)

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Understand your puppy’s temperament and put a plan in place to overcome any fearfulness

  • Learn how to read and understand your puppy's body language and what to do if they are fearful

  • Learn how to work with your puppy around distractions to teach them to listen to you 

  • Learn how to supervise dog to dog play, how to identify ‘good play’, how to identify suitable playmates and how to to ensure your puppy is enjoying themselves and building confidence

  • Meet other like-minded puppy parents in a supportive, fun and safe environment!

Conditions:

  • Puppies must be between 8 weeks and 5 months of age to attend and must have had their first vaccination. Puppies can attend from their first vaccination as the floors are disinfected with vet grade F10 solution.

FAQ’s

+ Why should I bring my puppy to the group in-person puppy socialisation sessions?

Lots of reasons! We'll help you understand your puppy's body language, help them build confidence, teach them to focus on you, learn important skills and help create an unbreakable bond together so they will give you and your puppy a great start to life!

+ From what age can my puppy attend the sessions?

All puppies from 8 weeks of age with their first vaccination can attend. In fact, the earlier, the better to make the most of the critical socialisation window which closes at around 12 weeks of age!

+ What's the maximim age for the puppy sessions?

You have until your puppy is 5 months of age to use your sessions.

+ I've been told not to take my puppy out until they are fully vaccinated so should I attend before this time?

Yes! The classes are held indoors, all surfaces are cleaned with vet grade F10 solution before the classes and everyone is asked to remove their shoes before entering the puppy area so it's safe for your puppy to attend the sessions before they are fully vaccinated.

+ Should I be taking my puppy out and about before they are fully vaccinated?

Yes! It's important to make the most of the critical socialisaiton window which closes at around 12 weeks of age however you must keep your puppy safe until they are fully vaccinated by keeping them up off the ground (i.e. carry them, put them in a trolley, put them on a blanket, keep them in the car where they can see out the window), don't let them meet unknown and/or unvaccinated dogs out and about. Create positive socialisation experiences by carefully watching their body language, going at your puppy's pace and pairing the new experiences with super tasty treats. You can invite super friendly, fully vaccinated dogs to your house for slow, calm, controlled introductions.

+ What's the difference between drop-in puppy sessions and the puppy sessions included in the Puppy Pre-School Programme?

The sessions are the same. There are four puppy training options: 1. A single drop-in puppy session; 2. A block of puppy sessions (buy 4, get the 5th free); 3. Puppy Pre-School Programme (6 puppy sessions, online puppy programme with 32 modules and membership to a private facebook group); and 4. Private in-home puppy consultation (contact us to chat about this).

+ How many people can I bring with me to the session?

To ensure both puppies and their people have the best experience, you can bring the handler of your puppy plus one other person, so a maximum of two people.

+ My puppy has grown up with littermates and has met my resident dog, should I still bring them?

Yes! Puppies will often be less confident in a new environment with unknown puppies so it's important to provide them with a range of experiences, including unknown dogs, to build a confident dog.

+ How many puppies are in each session?

A maximum of 8 puppies which allows us to more closely match suitable puppies play mates in smaller groups during off leash play. We have plenty of space to ensure your puppy is never overwhelmed.

+ Will my puppy learn basic skills in the session?

We cover two to three basic skills each week. Videos of how to teach each skill are included in the online modules which are included in the full Puppy Pre-School Programme.

+ I want to learn more about the full Puppy Pre-School Programme - where do find more information?

Visit www.waggletails.com.au/puppy-preschool. If you'd like to join, click on the first option and once you make your payment, you'll be sent everything you need to know to get started right away!

+ Where are the classes held and what do I bring?

The classes are held at K9 to 5 Littles Dog Daycare in Osborne Park and once you sign up, you'll receive an email straight away with everything you need to know, including what to bring.

+ Which days are the classes held on?

Classes are held every Sunday throughout the year excluding some public holidays, check the dates at www.waggletails.com.au/puppy-socialisation or www.waggletails.com.au/puppy-preschool.

+ I'm nervous about bringing my puppy to the first class - what should I expect?

The classes are loads of fun and we are here to support you and your puppy in the best way possible so don't worry! If you have any questions at any time please let us know how we can help.

+ I have already done lots of socialisation with my puppy and they are confident and happy, what's the next step?

Come and join our Silver Level One programme in Gwelup. This programme is for dogs of any age who are fully vaccinated. We will teach your puppy how to be well-behaved both at home and out and about so you can take them anywhere with you. Visit www.waggletails.com.au/dogtraining to learn more.

+ I still have questions about which option is best for me and my puppy - how do I contact you?

I'd love to hear from you and help you choose the best option for you and your puppy. Visit the Contact page to reach me!

 
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We had been to previous dog training classes elsewhere with our older dog and found that it didn’t quite deliver on what we hoped - especially given our older dog’s needs. When we adopted George we did more research on puppy training and wanted someone who specialised more in this area. We are so glad we picked Kelly and her team! We booked the drop-in puppy sessions - she has a 5 for 4 deal, and found George has benefited so much, we even booked a 6th class, which would then lead us into the silver training, which will also be run by Kelly - this is how pleased we are with Kelly and her team! We wanted to ensure George was well socialised, meaning he learns how to interact appropriately with other dogs and also that he builds a stronger bond with us - thank you Kelly for helping us achieve this! George was reactive (barking) at other dogs when we arrived and immediately Kelly approached and gave us instructions/advice on how to help manage this behaviour. Within a few minutes he was responding really well to the advice Kelly gave us. We noticed each session, an improvement in his reactivity, he now greets dogs very politely and doesn’t react negatively in any way. We highly recommend these classes for socialisation and picking up the basics you need to know - wait/stay, eye contact, on and off lead meet and greet, settling - all of which we think are vital building blocks to our dog being an awesome and very good boy! The bonus about these puppy classes is that it’s not only Kelly but a team of people, where Kelly is able to specifically assist with any of you and your dogs needs, providing her professional advice. Kelly and her team of trainers are approachable and all make the effort to get to know you and your puppy. The thing we loved most is that you learn more about how to understand and read your dog better, picking up on their needs and what’s best for them. If you want to learn how to read dog body language, and have plenty of opportunities ensure you understand/learn how to socialise your dog than we highly recommend Kelly and team!

“We tried a traditional puppy class at first but was disappointed with the lack of socialisation. We switched to Waggle Tails and the difference was COLOSSAL. My puppy experienced quality puppy plays in a safe environment and together with Kelly’s online training modules for the hoomans, has moulded her into a confident and happy puppy who is now smashing it out at our local dog park. We travelled from Safety Bay to Osborne Park (55km) to attend these classes because the benefits of investing in the right training is everything and Kelly’s model was the best I could find. I have no enrolled in the online Ultimate Dog Programme for further training. Honestly people, Kelly’s amazing! Her doggo knowledge is next level.” (Louise Power, Perth, WA)

“The Ultimate Dog programme was very thorough and provided us with a lot of useful and interesting information, training tools and resources that we can keep referring back to. I am now more aware of what Windy’s behaviours mean, how to manage them for his benefit (and mine!), how to enrich his days and how to assist him to be a calmer, more well mannered dog. I’d highly recommend the Ultimate Dog Programme to other dog owners.” (Elissa Mehegan, Perth, WA)

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“Not only did the Ultimate Dog Programme calm my very excitable Staffy Cross, Elissa - it also helped me immensely in understanding her. I cannot recommend Kelly enough.” (Carole Dougans, Perth, WA)

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“I have no hesitation in recommending Kelly as a highly skilled trainer. What Kelly has been able to achieve with Jake (and me!) has been nothing short of miraculous. Jake came to me as a rescue dog - a loving but boisterous chap. Kelly taught me how to handle Jake and has given me a much better understanding of dogs in general. Jake and I have a become a great team, he is wonderful companion and I feel confident with him.” (Ann Morrison, Christchurch, NZ)

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“Having met Kelly was a true blessing for me, my classes, my private training and my work with my own dogs. Kelly’s educated clarity on training topics has brought my understanding of training to a new level which I am incredibly grateful for.” (Lisa Sturm, Sit Happens, Christchurch, NZ)

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“I had the pleasure of working with Kelly when she volunteered at the shelter where I am an Animal Care Specialist and Behavior Tech. She is extremely reliable and helped many of our dogs learn not just manners, but tools of which to rehab dogs with behavior problems. She was a key factor in multiple dogs finding their forever homes through our program. I recommend her services to anyone and everyone! She is not only an amazing trainer, but an amazing person.’’ (Atalie Michelle Walding, Friends for Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Organisation, Texas, USA)

“Kelly is absolutely amazing! After our first Ultimate Dog Programme session we have already started to see huge improvements with our girl. Kelly teaches you to reward with positive reinforcement and be kind and caring at all times when training your dog and proves there is no need to be dominant or forceful towards your dog. She also provides a heap of resources that are super useful, plus her sessions are a great place to meet other dogs/dog owners.” (Lucy Cole, Perth, WA)

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“Kelly is an amazing trainer, with huge amounts of knowledge. She also places an emphasis on a gentle, kind, scientifically based approach to training, which is evidenced by her continuing education. I have watched Kelly in action many times and I have always been impressed by her calm, gentle approach and true affinity with dogs and puppies.” (Julie Best, Best for Pets, Christchurch, NZ)