Puppyhood gets real, fast
Biting ankles. Jumping on everyone. Pulling on lead. Following you everywhere. Suddenly forgetting you exist outside.
Willowhound Puppy School helps you understand what your puppy needs now while building the everyday skills you’ll rely on as they grow.
4 weeks · Tuesdays 6pm
· Dogge Newtown
· Maximum 6 puppies
· $289
Four weeks built around real puppy life
This is not four weeks of teaching sit and stay.
You’ll learn how to manage your puppy at home, communicate clearly, build engagement, navigate biting and overtired behaviour, socialise thoughtfully and start creating the skills that matter in everyday life.
Week 1: Building the foundations
• Tethering and management
• Socialisation done properly
• Marker training
• Automatic sit
• Building engagement
Week 2: Life with a puppy
• Why play matters
• Sleep and overtired puppies
• Nipping and biting
• Jumping
• Door manners
• Teaching down
Week 3: Recall, recall, recall
• Building value in coming back to you
• Simple recall games
• Using movement, food and play
• Check ins
• Introducing the long line
Week 4: Taking it into the real world
• Loose leash foundations
• Long line handling
• Building better walking habits
• Adolescent fear and sensitivity
• Troubleshooting and open Q&A
What’s included
• Four 1 hour face to face classes
• Maximum six puppies
• Weekly homework and lesson recap
• Willowhound Puppy Socialisation Checklist
• Practical exercises to continue at home
• Puppy School completion certificate
• Graduation photo
• Support throughout the four-week program
Is Puppy School right for your puppy?
Willowhound Puppy School is designed for puppies from 8 weeks of age, ideally beginning during their early socialisation period.
No previous training is required.
Families should follow their veterinarian’s advice around vaccination and safe exposure.
If your puppy is older or you’re already dealing with more complex behaviour, private training may be a better fit.