Animal Aid provides a class where your puppy can begin to learn to socialise and interact with humans and other dogs; is a vital part in a young dog's development. It is important to start teaching your puppy early if you want an adult dog that is well socialised with both people and other dogs.

These classes are also a great opportunity for new owners to learn all about their canine companion, and about canine behaviour in general. Each week covers a different aspect about the development of your pup, and what you need to know to make sure that this part of their lives is both fun and instructional.

Our classes are held over a four week period, and are open for all puppies aged between 8 and 24 weeks old.

You will need to bring a puppy that has had their first puppy vaccination (usually given at 6 to 8 weeks of age). Also, a hungry pup - no dinner first, please! This makes training using food rewards more successful.

Our small class sizes, means they are adequately supervised at all times and we use gentle methods that focus on encouraging and rewarding the right behaviour with praise, food or games not punishing undesirable ones. Other topics we will cover include socialization, housetraining, play biting and chewing. Whilst we cover command based skills such as sit, drop and stay, we are more interested in helping your puppy learn social skills and basic manners.

If you have never thought of attending a puppy preschool, then we urge you to consider doing so. It is a great experience for both the puppy and the owner, and can set you on the right path to having a great relationship with your pet.

Puppy Pre-School
Suitable for pups 8-16 weeks, Animal Aid Puppy Pre School, gives your precious new family member an opportunity to socialise and learn relationship skills at a crucial time in their development. Lessons learnt at this age can set them up for life, helping them on their way to become a well adjusted and ideal family companion.
Where: Animal Aid Elizabeth Walker Education Centre - 35 Killara Road Coldstream 3770
Time: 7 - 8pm
Cost: $90
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday – 7th February
Saturday – 3rd March at 10am
Thursday – 8th March
Tuesday – 3rd April
Thursday – 3rd May
Saturday – 5th May at 10am
Tuesday – 5th June

Puppy School
Designed for pups 4-6 months of age as a compliment to, or for those who may have missed the opportunity to attend, pre-school. In this course we place more emphasis on basic manners such as sit, drop, stay and recalls, and socialisation with the wider environment with the icing on the cake, more socialisation.
Where: Animal Aid Elizabeth Walker Education Centre - 35 Killara Road Coldstream 3770
Time: 7 - 8pm
Cost: $100
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday – 6th March
Saturday – 31st March at 10am
Thursday – 5th April
Tuesday – 1st May
Saturday – 2nd June at 10am
Thursday – 7th June


Please call our Vet clinic to make your booking or to find out more information, on 03 9739 0500. You can also send us an email at vet@animalaid.org.au.

Please note: your puppy may require a once off consultation at our vet clinic prior to commencement of first class if they have not been seen by our vets previously