Church Street Veterinary Hospital, Mudgee
PUPPY PRESCHOOL

Puppy PreSchool is the key to raising a happy, well-adjusted and responsible dog. Early training and socialisation of your puppy helps it learn correct behaviour from the start rather than having to correct bad behaviour later on. Consistency, patience and positive reinforcement (through praise and treats) can help your puppy grow into a happy, well-mannered member of your family.

Our aims at Puppy Preschool are to help you:

• Communicate clearly with your dog so you can influence and shape its behaviour as it grows;
• Get your dog to respond to a range of basic commands - sit, stay, come - using positive reinforcement;
• Raise a well-mannered dog who respects that you are the boss;
• Socialise your dog with different people and dog personalities, all within a safe environment;
• Care for your dog through correct nutrition, appropriate medications, regular examinations, vaccinations and grooming.

And as the classes are so much fun, your puppy will develop happy memories of our vet hospital, which makes future visits easy and more enjoyable.

Frequently Asked Questions about Puppy Preschool

Who is instructing the course?
Your instructor will be Animal Behaviourist, Georgie Caspar. Georgie has worked for 10 years as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist in both University and Private Practice. She has treated dogs, cats and rabbits for aggression, anxiety, toilet problems, control problems etc. It is from this wealth of experience and her training, that she will be able to help you avoid many of the common dog problems by giving them the best understanding and training from an early age.

When and how long is the course?
Puppy Preschool classes are held once a week, on Wednesdays from 6.30 - 7.30pm, and runs over 4 weeks.

Where is it held?
Classes are held at our practice at 138 Church Street, Mudgee. They are run by experienced Vet Nurse and puppy whisperer, Karen Cole.

How old should my puppy be?
Puppies should be between 6-16 weeks of age. If your little canine friend is outside this age group, but you would like to participate in some training or education, please contact us to discuss the alternatives for junior dog training.

What should I bring to class?
Please bring a lead and make sure your puppy has a comfortable, well-fitted collar. No choker chains please. If your puppy was not vaccinated at Church Street Vet Hospital, you'll need to bring puppy's current vaccination record. Vaccinations are essential prior to starting puppies at preschool.

Should I feed my puppy before class?
Please don't feed your puppy in the 2 hours before the class as puppies like to sleep after a meal. We need them to be alert and responsive in Puppy Preschool and hungry enough for the tasty treats on offer that we use for positive reinforcement.

How do I book my puppy into a class?
Bookings must be made in advance, so please call Church Street Vet Hospital on 63726780 and we will book you in to our next available course.

Payment to be made prior to the course or at the first class. Cash payments only. Price includes all treats for your puppy during classes as well as a certificate upon graduation and a graduation present for puppy for a job well done!