Puppy Classes
We offer force free puppy classes at multiple locations in eastern Melbourne.
Our classes focus on what matters: developing confident, resilient puppies.
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There are two levels of puppy school at Thrive Canine:
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Preschool - for ages 8 to 16 weeks
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Senior puppy - for ages 16 to 26 weeks
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Our classes are available at:
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The Blackburn Vet in Blackburn
Preschool
Ages 8 to 16 weeks
Our preschool classes are five weeks long, and consist of one online lesson and four in-person classes.
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In our preschool classes, you will learn about:
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Dog body language and how to tell when your puppy is stressed
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How to appropriately socialise your puppy and expose them to people, dogs, and other experiences
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Resolving common puppy problems such as toilet training, biting and nipping, and jumping up
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Preventing behaviour issues such as resource guarding, reactivity and separation distress
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Co-operative care techniques for enjoyable vet visits, grooming and handling
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Basic cues and skills, such as sit, drop, follow my hand and loose leash walking
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When to call in a professional trainer, and how to find a good one
Senior Puppy
Ages 16 to 26 weeks
Our senior puppy classes consist of four in-person classes.
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In our senior puppy classes, you will learn about:
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Pattern games to increase engagement
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Flight training (teaching your puppy to flee from things which scare them)
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How to escape an off leash dog
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How to safely break up a dog fight
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Advanced co-operative care techniques for enjoyable vet visits, grooming and handling
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Building on existing basic cues and skills and developing new ones, such as stand, recall, leave and give
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An introduction to nose work
