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.

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 under the guidance and support of an experienced, internationally qualified Puppy Expert who has worked with over a thousand puppies and their parents

  • 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!

    Class Location and Dates:

    Sunday mornings at 9.30am & 10.45am at K9 to 5 Littles Dog Daycare, 115 Howe Street, Osborne Park Trade Centre, Perth, WA 6017

    There will be no classes on 25th April 2021 (ANZAC), 26th December 2021 (Boxing Day) and 2nd January 2022 (New Year).

 
 

The focus of these classes is on socialisation!

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

  • They will have the opportunity to 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

  • They will build their basic skills through rewards-based training methods like learning to focus on you around distractions, coming to you when called and how to greet people and dogs politely

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Work with a qualified, experienced Puppy Expert trainer to 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

  • And you'll 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 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 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?

You can bring as many as you like, however depending on how many people attend the session, we may ask extra people to stand in a separate area (you will still be able to see your puppy!).

+ 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 to build a confident dog.

+ How many puppies are in each session?

A maximum of 14 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, including over the Christmas/New Year period, except for 29th November and 27th December.

+ 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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