Class Times
When in attendance at any class, the following rules will apply in addition to our normal policies:
- Only two people per dog are permitted at our COVID Catch Up and Novice Group Obedience Classes at all locations.
- Only one person per puppy is permitted at Hawthorn East, Kew, Clifton Hill, Langwarrin and Patterson Lakes locations. Two people per puppy are permitted at our Brunswick East and Braeside locations.
- Upon arrival, please take the time to sanitise your hands. Hand sanitiser will be available at every venue.
- Please do not shake hands with trainers or other class participants
- Please maintain a distance of 1.5 metres between you and other participants. An easy way to keep this in mind at a dog training class is to measure your lead- most leads are 1.5- 1.8metres in length. Stay a lead’s length from other people.
- If there is any interaction between dogs, please ensure social distancing is maintained again by using the length of your lead as a guide. Your trainer will only allow interaction between dogs if owners demonstrate they are able to maintain a “12 and 6” clock face position themselves rather than both standing at “2 and 4” for example.
- If an Underdog trainer handles your dog they will sanitise their hands prior to touching your lead. If you would prefer a trainer does not handle your dog, as always, this is absolutely fine- this is always your choice.
- We ask that you immediately leave the space at the conclusion of your class so that the next class can safely enter. If there is a class before yours, please wait for others to leave before entering the space.
Puppy Pre School Class Times & Locations
Our Puppy Pre School courses are designed for puppies aged 8-16 weeks who have had at least their first vaccination. Please note, at our Brunswick East location we require puppies to be 12 weeks of age and have received TWO vaccinations in their lifetime. This is an additional precaution because the nature of our Brunswick venue sees higher levels of dog traffic (all dogs are fully vaccinated).
Our Puppy Pre School classes cover content including (but not limited to):
- Socialisation with people and dogs.
- Critical Period socialisation exercises
- Manual handling, grooming and calming puppy massage exercises.
- Dealing with Mouthing and Jumping Up
- Toilet Training
- Getting your pup used to their collar and lead.
- Responsible Dog Ownership.
- Introducing Basic Obedience
Puppy Pre School in
Braeside, Melbourne 3195
- Playful Pups Doggy Daycare, 11 Citrus Street, Braeside 3195
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
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Wednesday 13th January 6:45pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Monday 1st February 6:45pm
Puppy Pre School in
Patterson Lakes, Melbourne 3197
- Patterson Lakes Veterinary Centre, Corner Gladesville Blvd & McLeod Rd, Patterson Lakes 3197
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
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Wednesday 20th January 7:30pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE]
Puppy Pre School in
Langwarrin, Melbourne 3910
- Langwarrin Vet Clinic, 299 Cranbourne-Frankston Road (entry via Josephine Street), Langwarrin 3910
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
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Tuesday 9th February 7pm
To book this class, please call Langwarrin Vet directly on 9789 1682
Puppy Pre School in
Elsternwick, Melbourne 3185
- Private Residence (Address to be provided upon booking)
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
-
Saturday 6th February 9am
Puppy Pre School in
Clifton Hill, Melbourne 3068
- PETstock Clifton Hill, 592-596 Smith St, Clifton Hill 3068
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
-
Saturday 13th February 9:30am[FULLY BOOKED] -
Saturday 13th February 11am[FULLY BOOKED] -
Friday 5th February at 9:30am
To book this class, please call PETstock Clifton Hill directly on 9481 7001
Puppy Pre School in
Brunswick East, Melbourne 3057
- Andy’s Doggy Daycare, 4 Rickard Street, Brunswick East 3057
- $165 for a 4 week course
2 people per puppy are permitted at this venue, puppies must have had their first vaccination.
- Course Start Dates:
-
Saturday February 13th 9am
Puppy Pre School in
Kew, Melbourne 3101
- Kew Vet Clinic, 13 Cotham Road, Kew 3101
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
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Saturday 30th January 4:45pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] - Saturday 20th February 3:30pm
Puppy Pre School in
Hawthorn East, Melbourne 3123
- Hawthorn East Vet, 1 Victoria Rd, Hawthorn East 3123
- $165 for a 4 week course
- Course Start Dates:
-
Tuesday 9th Feb 7:30pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Wednesday 3rd Feb 7:30pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE]
Puppy Pre School in
Cheltenham, Melbourne 3192
Classes currenly unavailable at this location.
- Cheltenham Vet Clinic, 1172 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham 3192
To book this class, please call Cheltenham Vet Clinic directly on 9584 2511
Puppy Pre School in
Ivanhoe, Melbourne 3079
Classes currenly unavailable at this location.
- Ivanhoe Vet Clinic, 51 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 3079
Puppy Pre School in
Dandenong, Melbourne 3175
Classes currenly unavailable at this location.
- Dandenong Veterinary Hospital, 118 Princes Highway, Dandenong 3175
To book this class please call Dandenong Veterinary Hospital directly on 9792 4787
Puppy Pre School in
Cranbourne North, Melbourne 3977
Classes currenly unavailable at this location.
- The Avenue Veterinary Clinic, 2 Maksi Way, Cranbourne North 3977
To book this class please contact The Avenue Vet directly on 5911 5070

Online puppy school still available!
Our “Critical Period Puppy Package” is specific for puppies aged 8- 16 weeks and includes the following-
- Video Links to a complete 4 week Underdog Training Puppy Pre School course- these links are of a recently recorded Underdog Puppy class and although not professionally filmed, all information and relevant demonstrations are clear and useful.
- Underdog Training Puppy Training Manual
- 15 Minute facetime chat with an Underdog trainer to troubleshoot and ask questions
This is an excellent value training option at a cost of only $99!
COVID Catchup Class Times & Locations
These classes are specifically designed for dogs under the age of 12 months with exercises progressed in a way that allows younger dogs with shorter attention spans to learn how to engage with their owner and become more motivated to train, when faced with the distraction of people and other dogs. Please note course content can be modified at the discretion of the instructor depending on the participants involved.
*Highlighted exercises listed below are NOT included in Novice Group Obedience classes. Other skills that are covered in both types of classes may be covered using different types of exercises and with lower levels of distraction.
Content includes (but is not limited to):
- Course Start Date:
-
Wednesday 13th January 8pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Thursday 21st January 8pm
- Calm Handling and/ or Grooming*
- Dealing with Mouthing*
- Using noise desensitisation for socialisation*
- Using Play to develop Motivation*
- Sit
- Drop
- Sit / Stay
- Loose Lead Walking
- Recall (come when called)
- Use of a marker and release word
- Using appropriate motivation and rewards
- Self-Control Exercises
- Problem Solving games
- Greeting people and other dogs
- Targeting
- Dealing with distractions and excitability
- Massage
Underdog COVID Catchup Course in
Braeside, Melbourne 3195
- Playful Pups Doggy Daycare, 11 Citrus Street, Braeside 3195
Underdog COVID Catchup Course in
Hawthorn East 3123 / Glen Iris 3164
- Sinclair Avenue Reserve
(Approximate ages 4-6 months)
- Course Start Date:
-
Sunday 17th January 9am (There will be a gap in this course for the Australia Day Weekend)
- Sinclair Avenue Reserve
(Approximate ages 6-12 months)
- Course Start Date:
-
Sunday 17th January 10:15am (There will be a gap in this course for the Australia Day Weekend)
Underdog COVID Catchup Course in
Hawthorn East 3123 / Glen Iris 3164
- Sinclair Avenue Reserve
(Approximate ages 4-12 months)
- Course Start Date:
-
Sunday 21st February 10:15am
Underdog COVID Catchup Course in
Kew, Melbourne 3101
- Hays Paddock, 25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East 3102 (entry via Lister Street)
- Course Start Date:
-
Wednesday 13th January 5:45pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Wednesday 10th February 5:45pm
Underdog COVID Catchup Course in
Brunswick East, Melbourne 3057
- Andy’s Doggy Daycare, 4 Rickard Street, Brunswick East 3057
- Course Start Dates:
-
Saturday 9th January 10:15am[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Saturday 13th February 10:15am
Group Dog Obedience Training
Our Novice Group Obedience classes are available to all fully vaccinated dogs.
These classes use a variety of modern, fun and engaging exercises to teach the following skills over the 4 weeks of training. Novice Group obedience classes are more focussed on furthering obedience skills in practical situations, with distractions. Please note course content can be modified at the discretion of the instructor depending on the participants involved.
Novice group obedience classes and cover content including (but not limited to):
- Sit
- Drop
- Sit / Stay
- Loose Lead Walking
- Recall (come when called)
- Use of a marker and release word
- Dealing with Jumping Up
- Using appropriate motivation and rewards
- Self-Control Exercises
- Problem Solving games
- Go to a bed or Mat
- Greeting people and other dogs
- Teaching basic Tricks
- Targeting
- Dealing with distractions and excitability
- Massage
Group Dog Obedience Classes in
Langwarrin,
Melbourne 3910
- Langwarrin Vet Clinic, 299 Frankston Cranbourne Road, Langwarrin 3910
- $165 for a 4 week course
- NOVICE LEVEL
- Course Start Date:
-
Monday 11th January 7pm(please note this course has a one-week break on the 25th January) [FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Monday 15th February 7pm TBC (This class is likely booked out with our January Waitlist- please also consider our Braeside classes)
Group Dog Obedience Classes in
Braeside, Melbourne 3195
- Playful Pups Doggy Daycare, 11 Citrus Street, Braeside 3195
- $165 for a 4 week course
- NOVICE LEVEL:
- Course Start Date:
-
Thursday 21st January 6:45pm -
Monday 1st February 8pm
Group Dog Obedience Classes in
Hawthorn East 3123 / Glen Iris 3146
- Sinclair Avenue Reserve
- $165 for a 4 week course
- NOVICE LEVEL
- Course Start Dates:
-
Sunday 17th January 11:30am (Please note there will be a gap in this course for the Australia Day Weekend) -
Sunday 21st February 9am -
Sunday 21st February 11:30am
- ELEMENTARY LEVEL (Completion of Novice Level is a prerequisite for this course)
- Course Start Date:
-
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Group Dog Obedience Classes in
Kew, Melbourne 3102
- Hays Paddock, 25-27 Longstaff Street, Kew East 3102 (entry via Lister Street)
- $165 for a 4 week course
- NOVICE LEVEL
- Course Start Date:
-
Wednesday 13th January 7pm[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Wednesday 10th February 7pm
Group Dog Obedience Classes in
Brunswick East,
Melbourne 3057
- Andy’s Doggy Daycare, 4 Rickard Street, Brunswick East 3057
- $165 for a 4 week course
- NOVICE LEVEL
- Course Start Date:
-
Saturday 9th January 11:30am[FULLY BOOKED, WAITLIST AVAILABLE] -
Saturday 13th February 11:30am