Puppy School

Puppy School For Your Pet | Horsham Veterinary Hospital

Dog behaving at Puppy School

Our Horsham Veterinary Hospital Puppy School classes are run in a fun, safe, non-threatening and rewarding way and based on .

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About our Puppy School at Horsham Veterinary Hospital

Puppy school is a 1 Hour class that runs for 4 consecutive weeks at a cost of $. These classes are based on designed to help your pet interact and socialise. Up to owners with their animal will be present for their dog training.

It’s also a fantastic way to get them used to our Horsham Vet clinic so it’s a place of fun, where they can also be confident around other dogs.

We’ll help you with your Puppies house training & nipping, creating a puppy that you can confidently take to Horsham’s parks & cafes. Our puppy training focus on safe dog socialisation before 16 weeks, ideal for preventing fear & aggression.

Requirements for Puppy School

As part of becoming puppy graduates, your puppy must already be:

  • Vaccinated (just the initial C3 vaccinations – check with our vets and veterinary nurses).
  • Dog ages start at 6-16 weeks (ideally, so start and finish within your pets key socialisation period.)
  • Equipped with a collar and lead.
  • Have treats in hand to reward your puppy.

What will my puppy learn?

Your puppy will learn more than just tricks; they will learn how to navigate the world confidently.

  • Socialisation: How to interact safely with other dogs, people, new sounds, and being handled.
  • Communication: Learning how to read other puppies’ body language.
  • Basic Obedience: Fundamental commands such as Sit, Stay, Drop, and Recall.
  • Life Skills: Walking nicely on a lead and crate training basics.
  • Confidence: Becoming familiar and comfortable with the vet clinic setting.

What will I learn from Puppy Training?

We don’t just train the dog; we train the owner! As a “Puppy Parent,” you will learn:

  • Training Techniques: How to teach commands like sit, stay, recall, and mat training effectively.
  • Communication: How to communicate clearly with your dog and read canine body language to understand what they are feeling.
  • Problem Solving: Practical advice for common puppy challenges like mouthing (nipping), barking, and jumping up.
  • Health & Care: Essential guidance on puppy grooming, diet, exercise, and parasite control.
  • Safety: Best practices for child and puppy interactions.
  • House Rules: Proven tips for successful toilet training and crate training.

Puppy School FAQs

Just a few common questions about Puppy School. If there is something else you need to know just ask in the Contact Us form below!

  • What to do I need to bring to puppy school?

    Bring your puppy on a lead with their favourite treats to use as a reward.

  • What will Puppy Graduates Receive?

    Puppies will receive a certificate upon graduation and a puppy pack with some goodies.

  • How do you manage play sessions to ensure they are positive for all puppies?

    Play is closely supervised by the instructor, who intervenes to prevent bullying or over-arousal. Puppies are matched based on personality and socialisation needs to make sure each puppy has a positive experience.

  • Where do you run the puppy school classes?

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