Puppy Preschool at Vet Cross - Setting Your Puppy Up for a Lifetime of Success

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting and joyful time - but it can also feel a little overwhelming. From toilet training and chewing to socialisation and obedience, there's a lot to learn in those early weeks. 

At Vet Cross, our Puppy Preschool program is designed to support both you and your puppy during this important stage, helping build confidence, good habits, and a strong foundation for life together.

Why Puppy Preschool Is So Important

The first few months of a puppy's life are critical for their emotional and behavioural development. Between 8 and 16 weeks of age, puppies go through a key learning period where positive experiences help shape how they respond to the world as adults.

Our Puppy Preschool classes are designed to guide puppies through this stage in a safe, controlled, and supportive environment - giving them the best possible start.

Safe Socialisation In a Controlled Environment

Socialisation is about more than just meeting other dogs. It's about helping your puppy feel confident around new people, new sounds, new surfaces, and new situations. 

At Puppy Preschool, your puppy will:  

• Interact safely with other puppies of a similar age.

• Learn appropriate play and social cues.

• Become comfortable being handled and examined.

• Gain confidence in a calm, positive setting.

These early experiences can significantly reduce the risk of fear, anxiety, and behavioural issues later in life. 

Learning The Basics Of Training

Our Puppy Preschool classes introduce simple, practical training skills that you can continue at home, including:

• Basic cues such as sit, stay, and recall.
• Lead and handling skills.
• Focus and engagement techniques.
• Building positive communication between your and your puppy.

Training at this stage is all about setting your puppy up for success while strengthening your bond together.

Managing Common Puppy Challenges

Puppyhood comes with it's fair share of challenges - chewing, mouthing, toilet training, and jumping are all completely normal behaviours.

During Puppy Preschool, we guide you through:

• Managing teething and chewing.
• Understanding normal puppy behaviour.
• Toilet training tips.
• Redirecting unwanted behaviours in a positive way.

Our goal is to help you feel confident and supported as you navigate these early stages.

Education And Support For Pet Owners

Puppy Preschool isn't just about training your puppy - it's also about empowering you as an owner. Throughout the course, we discuss:

• Nutrition and feeding guidelines.
• Parasite prevention and vaccination schedules.
• Grooming and general health care.
• How to support your puppy as they grow and develop.

You'll also receive a puppy pack filled with helpful resources and product samples to support you at home.

Join Our Puppy Preschool at Vet Cross

Our Puppy Preschool classes are suitable for puppies aged 8-16 weeks who have received their first vaccination. Places are limited to ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone.

If you'd like to give your puppy the best possible start in life, we'd love to welcome you to our next class. 

To book, please contact Vet Cross on tel:0741515044
Classes are held at Vet Cross Bundaberg

We look forward to meeting you and your new puppy soon!