What you'll learn
The Complete Puppy Course provides Australian owners with a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the essential early months of canine development. This expert-led programme covers everything from initial preparation and home arrival to foundational obedience and socialisation strategies. By focusing on pattern recognition and positive reinforcement, you will learn how to build a lasting bond while ensuring your puppy grows into a confident, well-adjusted companion.
Preparation and First Moments Home
Set yourself up for success with comprehensive pre-arrival checklists and essential preparation guides. Learn how to navigate the critical first 24 hours, including managed introductions to children, cats, and other family dogs. From the first car trip to installing their name through hand-feeding, these lessons ensure a smooth transition into your household.
Essential Life Skills and Independence
Master necessary household routines including step-by-step toilet training and the effective use of doggy doors. We focus heavily on crate training using play and food to foster independence and prevent demand barking or resource guarding. Understanding the importance of sleep and structured awake times helps create a calm, balanced environment for your growing pup.
Socialisation and Environmental Confidence
Navigate the critical development window with practical socialisation exercises designed to build a 'CAFE' puppy. You will learn the correct way to introduce your puppy to new people, stairs, and various environments through guided checklists and theory lessons. These modules highlight how to safely expose your puppy to the world to prevent future behavioural hurdles.
Foundational Obedience and Engagement
Develop reliable communication using 'yes' markers, luring techniques, and engagement games that prove the fun is always with you. The curriculum covers core commands such as sit, laydown, stay, and recall foundations. Additionally, you will be introduced to loose leash walking basics and leash pressure to ensure enjoyable walks from the very start.
By the end you'll be able to
- Prepare your home effectively using the puppy essentials checklist and arrival guides.
- Implement a step-by-step toilet training routine and doggy door introduction.
- Utilise crate training and playpens to build independence and manage sleep schedules.
- Socialise your puppy confidently using structured bingo checklists and environmental exercises.
- Apply marker words and food reinforcement to teach reliable obedience commands.
- Master leash walking foundations and recall basics through engaging mini tutorials.