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Bringing home a puppy is an absolute joy — but we know it can be more than you bargained for too, from toileting accidents to little shark teeth. At Richmond Vet, we believe that puppy and dog training is essential. It builds a special bond between guardians and their furry friends, and sets your pup up for a happy, confident life. We are please to offer two different options for puppy school.

ONSITE AT RICHMOND VET CLINIC — TAYLOR’D TRAINING

Taylor’d Training runs puppy classes within our clinic on Sunday  mornings.

Led by a certified behaviour professional dedicated to delivering ethical, impactful, and stress-free dog training services. Tailored to address the unique requirements of every puppy and their family, Taylor’d Puppy Programs prioritise communication, trust and the application of scientifically backed methods. The goal is to assist you in providing your puppy with an optimal foundation for life, ensuring they grow up to be resilient, upstanding members of doggy society.

What is fear-free training?
Taylor’d Training practices and teaches fear-free, positive reinforcement training methods — all services provided by Taylor’d Training are with a qualified and experienced fear-free trainer.
This means we do not use harsh verbal or physical corrections or equipment.
Positive reinforcement training is based on the science of animal learning and how to utilise their main cognitive functions (eg. learning, thinking, reasoning, remembering, problem-solving, decision-making, attention etc.) to change or establish their emotional responses and/or reactions. The best part — it builds the human-animal bond.

Why go to puppy school?
Early training and appropriate socialisation are crucial for every dog’s development. Not only does it teach them valuable life skills and how to cope, but it also helps you form a closer bond with your new canine friend. Taylor’d Training’s Puppy School programs will help your pup on its
way to growing into a happy, resilient and confident dog.
In both of our puppy group classes, we go over a vast variety of foundation skills and training which includes:
● How to correctly utilise socialisation (it’s not just meeting everyone constantly!)
● Dog body language — how dogs learn and communicate
● Recognising normal canine behaviour and what might not be
● How to redirect or reshape undesirable behaviour
● Puppy toilet training
● Developing confidence with life experiences (including stress-free vet and grooming visits)
● Enrichment and how and why we use it

When can my puppy join class?
Your pup just needs their first round of vaccinations prior to commencing practical classes — the earlier they begin, the better. We have two classes available:

Pint-Sized Paws – Puppy Social Group 8-14 weeks old
A program focused on positive socialisation, exposure, and development on top of starting the building blocks for those crucial foundation skills, to set puppies up to grow into resilient adult dogs. The Pint-Sized Paws program is $190 for the entire course consisting of four 50-minute practical classes.

Good Dog 101 – Puppy Foundation Class 14-24 weeks old
Good Dog 101 continues to build the fundamentals of a well-rounded pup, advancing foundation skills. A continuation of our Pint-Sized Paws program, it is not a prerequisite to complete one to attend the next. The Good Dog 101 program is $220 for four 60-minute practical classes.

Each program is led by a qualified trainer and supported by digital theory content and access to private group forum. Class sizes are capped at 4-6 puppies to ensure optimal learning for all particpants, and booking is essential.

To find out when our next available program starts, please fill in our expression of interest form or contact Taylor’d Training directly at taylordtraining.tt@gmail.com with your contact details, your puppy’s details and the class you’re interested in, and one of our trainers will be in touch shortly.

OFFSITE IN RICHMOND — K9ET

Another option for puppy training and socialisation is offered by K9ET in their dedicated facility in Richmond.

Why K9ET?

K9ET’s team is qualified, experienced, and dedicated to continuous education. They’re also the only registered dog training business in the City of Yarra. Every session — whether one-on-one or in a group class — is built on modern, science-based, positive reinforcement methods. No fear, no intimidation, no outdated techniques. Just training that builds trust, confidence and lifelong skills for you and your dog.

Why go to puppy school?

Early training and appropriate socialisation are crucial for every dog’s development. It doesn’t just teach valuable life skills — it helps you form a closer bond with your new companion. K9ET’s classes cover the real-world foundations every puppy needs, including socialisation, toilet training, puppy manners, recall and focus, and loose-lead walking.

What K9ET offers

• Private Training Sessions — tailored 1-on-1 support for you and your dog
• Puppy Selection Consultations — expert, in-home guidance to help you choose the right dog for your family
• Group Training Classes, including:
  • Puppy Play Group — socialisation, confidence building and new experiences
  • Puppy School — basic skills, toilet training and puppy manners
  • Foundation Skills — basic cues, recall & focus, loose lead walking
  • Intermediate Skills — building reliability and real-world skills
  • Advanced Skills — off-lead control and agility training

An exclusive offer for our clients

K9ET offers Richmond Vet clients 10% off their first booking whether it is Puppy School, Foundation Skills group classes or a Private Training session. Simply quote the promo code K9ETRV when booking.

To find out more or to book a class, visit k9et.com.au or contact the K9ET team directly on 0459 090 284 or at info@k9et.com.au