Puppy school
In Ramsgate NSW
Puppy school build confidence in puppies and give owners peace of mind. These small-group sessions emphasise social skills, daily manners, and calm, gentle handling, helping your puppy develop into a well-adjusted dog.
Last updated: 1 November, 2025
Why Choose Puppy School?
If you’ve just added a puppy to your family, it’s easy to be charmed—and sometimes a little bit overwhelmed—by their energy and cheeky behaviour. Puppy school provides a structured series of sessions where both you and your puppy learn social skills and positive routines in a safe, fun environment. These classes give puppies of a similar age the chance to interact in a well-managed space, always under the guidance of a skilled and caring trainer.
Puppy School is run by qualified trainer Caroline Depledge of The Dog Sessions.
What Will You and Your Puppy Learn?
Week 1:
Socialising and building confidence with new experiences.
Essentials like toilet training, handling, biting/nipping, and sleeping alone.
Early positive behaviour training: responding to name, “sit”, and “touch”.
Week 2:
Reinforce skills from week one and address any sticky areas.
Brain health: value of enrichment and stimulation.
Teach “drop”, “leave it”, and “come”.
Understand canine body language for safety and better communication.
Week 3:
Practice “stay” and “give”.
Increase challenge with distance, duration, and distractions.
Prevent food guarding/possession issues.
Teach self-settling and impulse control.
Week 4:
Recap and guidance on phasing out treats.
Teach “on your bed” and begin loose leash walking skills.
Includes fun, games, prizes, a class photo session, and a Q&A.
Puppy School Requirements and Class Details
Puppies should be less than 16 weeks old when starting the five-class program.
Classes are ideally started when puppies are 8–10 weeks old.
Attendance can begin after your puppy has had at least one vaccination, as classes are held inside a clean vet space.
All puppies must wear a flat collar or harness and be kept on-leash (Flexi-leads are not allowed).
The four-week course is comprised of five one-hour sessions (four in person, one remote) and is limited to four puppies per class, with two owners per puppy permitted.
Each class includes training treats, emailed notes, videos, and phone support to maximise your learning experience.
Enrolment and Pricing
The cost is $260 for the course, payable prior to commencement.
Please contact our clinic, give us a call, or reach out to Caroline from the details below:
Phone: 0411 494 346
Email: info@thedogsessions.com.au
Website: www.thedogsessions.com.au
Facebook or Instagram: thedogsessions
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