The next step after puppy prschool
Has your puppy entered their “cheeky teenager” phase?
Puppy Primary School is designed for growing pups who are ready to build on their foundations and strengthen their skills in more distracting environments.
This structured 5-week program helps guide puppies through their early adolescent stage — where impulse control, consistency and clear boundaries matter most.
Who is puppy primary school for?
This program is ideal for:
- Puppies aged 17 weeks to 6 months
- Graduates of Puppy Preschool wanting to continue learning
- Puppies who missed out on Preschool
- Mischievous pups entering their “testing boundaries” stage
Program Overview
Puppy Primary School includes:
- 5 x 1-hour sessions
- Structured learning in low to moderate distraction environments
- Supervised puppy play
- Guided owner education
This stage focuses on strengthening obedience, improving focus and helping puppies learn to make better decisions around distractions.
What your puppy will learn
🐾 Impulse Control
- Waiting calmly
- Managing excitement
- Respecting boundaries
🐾 Obedience With Distractions
- Listening around other dogs
- Focus in stimulating environments
- Extending previously learned skills
🐾 Loose Lead Walking
- Polite walking manners
- Reducing pulling
- Building engagement with their handler
🐾 Basic Commands (Extended)
Building on foundations such as:
- Sit
- Stay
- Recall
- Focus
- Boundaries
Addressing common puppy challenges
This program helps with common adolescent behaviours such as:
- Chewing
- Digging
- Biting
- Chasing
- Crying
- Crate training challenges
We work through these behaviours in a structured and supportive way.
Socialisation and Controlled play
Puppies participate in:
- Supervised, controlled play sessions
- Appropriate social interaction
- Learning to disengage calmly
- Handling exercises
- Correcting inappropriate play behaviour
This stage focuses on teaching puppies how to socialise appropriately — not just energetically.
Understanding your adolescent puppy
Owners will also learn about:
- Breed traits and behavioural tendencies
- Development stages during adolescence
- Health, diet and preventative care
- Grooming basics
- Meeting your dog’s physical and mental needs
Because well-informed owners create balanced dogs.
Safety Requirements
To attend Puppy Primary School:
Age Requirement:
17 weeks to 6 months
Vaccination Requirement:
Puppies must be fully vaccinated
Program Details
Location:
My Pet Hub Townsville
When:
Thursday afternoons
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Investment:
$210 for the full 5-week program
(Payment required to secure your puppy’s place)
Build Focus. Build Manners. Build Confidence.
The adolescent stage can be challenging — but with the right guidance, it becomes one of the most rewarding phases of your dog’s development.
Spots are limited to ensure personalised attention.
👉 Enrol today and continue building your puppy’s foundation for a calm, confident future.
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