Puppy Pre Schools in Melbourne
For puppies aged 8-16 weeks who have had their first vaccination.
Do you want your new family member to have the very best possible start?
Your puppy is currently in their ‘critical period’- the most important time in your pups life for socialisation and learning about the world. Did you know your pups brain will grow to 80% of its size during this time? Early socialisation allows you to get the very best out of your pups personality and combat any problems now so that they are not ongoing. Remember- your pup is highly unlikely to grow out of mouthing and chewing, toileting in the house etc- unless we teach them to! A dog who has had excellent socialisation and training experiences during this time will be a joy to live with and a pleasure to involve in family activities.
Underdog Trainers have trained thousands of puppies and new puppy owners. You can rest assured that your puppy pre school will provide you with all the support and information you need to make puppy raising easier for you and your family. All family members are encouraged to attend and participants are encouraged to communicate in between classes so all questions and issues can be addressed as soon as possible.
Private puppy training is also available at a range of times to suit you. Private puppy training can give you a headstart or help you get on top of issues that require urgent attention. This can be of particular importance when you have young children and a puppy together.
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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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!