Course Dates
Our upcoming 7-week courses begin :
Saturday 8th November 2025 @31 House Avenue, Mangere Bridge
9am
10am
(Please choose one time slot)
Saturday 7th February 2026 @31 House Avenue, Mangere Bridge
9am
10am
(Please choose one time slot)
Spots are limited to maintain small group sizes and personalised attention. Classes run several times a year, if you can’t join this session, another will start soon!
Why join Puppy School ?
The first months of a puppy’s life are a crucial period for developing confidence, self control, and focus. It is common for owners to experience challenges such as biting, mouthing, or establishing a reliable routine. Early, informed guidance during this stage can make all the difference.
Our Puppy School is designed for families seeking clear direction, gentle support, and practical skills presented in a manageable way. The program also addresses normal developmental stages, including “fear periods”, so you can support your puppy effectively and prevent future issues. As a certified trainer, I ensure each session is engaging, accessible, and fun to set you and your puppy up for long-term success.
How the course works
Week 1 – 3 Indoors : We begin with 3 indoor sessions, where puppies start building confidence, focus, and foundational skills in a safe, controlled environment. They practise handling, calmness, and body awareness, while learning to interact positively with new people and other puppies.
Each session is 45 minutes and ends with a Q&A for owners, providing practical tips, routines, and simple, fun exercises to continue learning at home
Those classes are held @ 31 House Avenue, Mangere Bridge.
Week 4 – Mid-Course Break : Time to finalise vaccinations, reinforce routines at home, and practice the skills learned so far.
Week 5 – 7 : Our final 3 outdoor sessions take place in a variety of local parks, giving puppies the chance to apply their skills in real-world settings with everyday sights, sounds, people, and other dogs. These sessions focus on engagement, calmness, safe play, and reading canine body language.
Each session is 60 minutes and ends with a Q&A for owners, providing practical tips, routines, and simple, fun exercises to continue learning at home.
Exact location details are provided upon registration, and in the event of severe weather, classes will be relocated to our indoor Hall.
Vaccination Policy
Puppies can start the course once they’ve received their second vaccination, usually around 10–12 weeks of age (2 and half / 3 months old). This allows them to begin learning in a safe indoor environment while building foundational skills and starting to socialise.
Before the outdoor sessions, all puppies must be fully vaccinated, typically after their third vaccination at 14–16 weeks (3 and half / 4 months old). This ensures they can safely enjoy real-world socialisation with other dogs, people, and new environments. Please provide proof of vaccinations before the first outdoor class.
The 1-week break between indoor and outdoor sessions gives you time to practice what you’ve learned, reinforce routines at home, and complete any remaining vaccinations, so your puppy is fully prepared and confident for outdoor experiences.
Registration & Payment
The course fee is $300 per puppy.
Secure your puppy’s spot by registering and choosing your preferred payment option. If you’d like to pay in full, the total course fee is due before the first class. If you prefer to split the payment, the first half is due before the first class and the second half before the second class. Full attendance is required to complete the course, and non-payment by the due dates may result in your spot being offered to another family.
Because training doesn’t stop after Puppy School and new challenges can arise as your puppy grows, families who complete the course receive a 10% discount on any future training programs, valid for one year. Discount vouchers will be issued once all payments have been received, either at the final session or via email.
Spots are limited to 4 puppies per class, so we recommend registering early to secure your place..