Puppy Training Package

Do you have a new puppy or are you considering getting one?

Our Puppy Package is a private lesson alternative to puppy preschool/puppy school. Instead of going to a group class, we bring the training to you: in four private lessons conducted in your home. You'll learn the same things as puppy preschool but in your home at times of your choosing.

We will teach you how raise your puppy into a well mannered, safe, confident dog that you can welcome into your home and take anywhere.

Available for puppies from 6 weeks up to 6 months old. If your puppy is 6 months or older please consider private lessons.

Teach Your Puppy To

• Sit
• Stand
• Lie Down
• Walk on lead without pulling
• Come when called
• Stay/Wait
• Focus on you
• Respond to his or her name
• Give (release that from your mouth)
• Leave it (don't pick something up)
• Touch a target
• Accept body handling and grooming
• Any other skills or tricks that you choose, as time allows

Learn About Puppy Raising

• Puppy Socialisation
• Vaccination and parasites
• Dog body language
• Dogs and children
• Housetraining
• Crate training
• Jumping on people
• Nipping and biting
• Life Enrichment (keeping your puppy busy)
• Food and nutrition
• Preventing food guarding
• Legal responsibilities (microchipping and registration, etc)
• Preventing dog theft
• Desexing
• Grooming and health check
• Exercise appropriate to your puppy's age
• Managing multiple dogs in your household
• If you don't have a puppy yet I can help you select a breed to suit your lifestyle
• You can choose from these and other topics and we'll cover as many as time allows

Why Choose Private Lessons Instead of Puppy School?

• Your puppy is too old or too young for puppy preschool. Our package is for puppies from 6 weeks old to 6 months old.
• You appreciate the convenience of lessons at home instead of driving to classes.
• You want to schedule lessons at times that suit your busy schedule.
• You want individualised lessons that suit your specific needs and desires.
• You can't leave your children at home while you attend classes.
• Private lessons are a more efficient use of your time because you and your puppy get individual attention and can learn more in a shorter period of time.
• Your puppy is not comfortable near other puppies or people.
• Your puppy has behavioural issues that aren't covered in a group class.
• You have health or physical limitations that make it hard to attend classes.
• There are no suitable classes near you.
• Your puppy isn't distracted by being in a new location with unknown dogs and people.
• We can work off lead and your puppy is free to take a break whenever needed.
• You want your children and partner to attend and participate in training.
• You want your puppy taught by a highly qualified and experienced trainer.
• You want to ensure your puppy only has positive training experiences and don't want to risk exposing your puppy to classes where he or she may be overwhelmed by other puppies and people.
• Our private lesson Puppy Package costs less than puppy preschool.

Cost of the DTN Puppy Package

The cost is $300 for four x one hour lessons in your home. Full payment must be made at the first lesson or prior.

Puppies need to be 6 weeks to 6 months old at the start of lessons.

You'll receive printed handouts at each lesson to help you train at home, a clicker, a graduation certificate, and emailed graduation photos of your puppy wearing a graduation cap.

Lesson Times

I can book you in for private lessons on any day of the week, starting between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Year round. I come to your home.

You can check my available appointment dates and times on my Calendar.

Service Area

Refer to my Service Area page for details of where I can travel to conduct training.

How to Enrol

To inquire about Puppy Package, please fill in our Contact form.
Terms and Conditions.

Preparing for Our Appointment

Before our first appointment I'll email a Client Profile form to you to fill in and email it back to me. Learning about your puppy in advance will save time in the lesson and help me to prepare your unique Training Plan.

Please have ready for each lesson:

• One cup of food that your puppy loves. They should be small and soft. Nothing crunchy. Real, lean meat is best.
• A bum bag or puppy treat bag to carry the treats because we'll be moving around. (I sell them if you need one).
• Your puppy should be wearing a regular flat collar (leather or fabric). No choker chains please.
• If you have a harness it would be great if he is wearing that too, but this is optional. I sell pull-reducing harnesses if you're interested.
• Cash payment for the lesson package. Alternatively, pay by funds transfer or Paypal before the lesson if you prefer.