Do you have a puppy under 12 months old, who you are struggling to find the time to take to Puppy School? Then Puppy Day School is the answer for you!
At Pawfect Paws, our Puppy Day School Program is like ‘Kindy for your puppy’. Pups will be taught appropriate doggie social skills while 100% supervised in doggie daycare, building them into to becoming a confident, well-mannered companion.
Our Puppy Day School programs are designed to support your dog's development at every stage, building essential life skills through structured training, socialisation, confidence-building activities, and real-world experiences. Whether you're starting with a young puppy or ready to advance their training, we have a program to suit.
Why Choose Puppy Day School?
Unlike traditional puppy classes, your dog spends the day learning, socialising, resting and practising their skills in a structured daycare environment.
Each week you'll receive:
✔ Progress updates
✔ Training tips and homework
✔ Videos of your dog's learning journey
✔ Professional guidance from our experienced trainers
The result? A happier, more confident dog and an owner equipped with the knowledge to continue their success at home.
Our Puppy Day School Programs
Our Trainers are with the puppies and the day consists of playing, one-on-one training sessions with the trainer, group training sessions, and nap time. The cost of the program is $400 upfront, and includes training, socialisation, habituation, daily report on their day, and resources for working on common puppy issues at home. The program is conducted on Thursdays and runs for 5 consecutive weeks. Pawfect Paws will provide the crates, treats, toys, homework and social doggie friends. As the owner, you will be required to bring your doggie and your doggie’s walking equipment (leash and/or harness, collar). A dog bed/mat is optional as well as individual treats if a special diet is required (e.g. sensitive stomach).
Puppy Day School 1.0
Guiding your puppy through their most important early lessons
The first few months of your puppy's life are critical for learning and development. Puppy Day School 1.0 focuses on building strong foundations through positive experiences, appropriate socialisation, and basic obedience training.
Over five weeks, your puppy will learn how to interact appropriately with people and other dogs, develop confidence in new environments, and begin learning essential life skills that will support them throughout adulthood.
Your puppy will learn:
🧠 Foundation Obedience
Sit, Stay, Recall and other basic cues
Introduction to loose lead walking
Marker word training and engagement
🩺 Handling & Desensitisation
Vet and grooming preparation
Exposure to household noises and everyday experiences
Confidence with touch, brushing and nail handling
🐕 Socialisation & Play
Structured interactions with other puppies and dogs
Appropriate play skills and dog communication
Exposure to different breeds, sizes and personalities
🌎 Life Skills & Confidence Building
New textures, sounds and environments
Positive experiences that help prevent fear and anxiety
Building resilience and confidence
Perfect for puppies beginning their training journey.
Puppy Day School 2.0
Growing skills, confidence and lifelong good habits
Once your puppy has mastered the basics, it's time to take their training into the real world.
Puppy Day School 2.0 builds on the foundations established in Puppy Day School 1.0, helping your dog become more reliable, focused and confident in everyday situations. We introduce higher levels of distraction, strengthen obedience skills, and teach calm behaviours that make life easier for both dogs and owners.
Your dog will learn:
🧠 Advanced Obedience & Reliability
Strengthening recall, sit, stay and focus
Working around real-world distractions
Building consistency and reliability
🛑 Impulse Control & Calm Behaviour
Leave It training
Settle and relaxation exercises
Learning self-control around people, dogs and exciting environments
🌎 Real-World Skills
Loose lead walking in distracting environments
Public manners and polite greetings
Everyday scenarios such as passing dogs and navigating busy areas
❤️ Handler Engagement & Confidence
Faith in Handler exercises
Building trust and teamwork
Helping dogs look to their owners for guidance and support
🐾 Continued Socialisation
Structured and supervised social play
Practising calm behaviour around other dogs
Reinforcing appropriate social skills
Perfect for graduates of Puppy Day School 1.0 or dogs ready to progress beyond basic obedience.