Congratulations on Your New Puppy!

Why choose our Puppy School?

Early training (8-16 weeks) helps prevent future reactivity and fear. We use Force-Free methods to build your puppy’s confidence, teach essential skills, and address real-life behaviours, setting them up for long-term success!

1st Vaccination required

What’s Included in Our Puppy Preschool?

(all classes start with puppy play!)

Week 1: Let’s Get Started!

  • Why Force Free Training?

  • Socialisation

  • Potty Training Tips

  • Mouthing & Chewing Solutions

  • Marker Training (Yes!)

Week 2: Building Strong Foundations

  • Reading Body Language

  • Training Time: Sit

  • Down (Drop)

  • Leave It

Week 3: Enrichment and Behavioural Solutions

  • Enrichment Fun

  • Jumping Up Solutions

  • Training Time: Wait

  • Free (release cue)

  • Give (drop an item in mouth)

Week 4: Advanced Skills and Handling

  • Resource Guarding & Handling

  • Training Time: Touch (hand target)

  • Recall (come)

  • Eye Contact (Look)

Week 5: GRADUATION DAY!

  • Ask Grace Questions

  • Loose Leash Walking

  • Go to Mat

  • Graduation Ceremony

Have Questions?

Email us at gracefullittlepaws@gmail.com or give us a call on 0457461018

We look forward to welcoming you and your puppy to our program.

Graceful Little Paws Team

Train with a Renowned Expert

Your trainer, Grace, is a highly respected professional trained by world-renowned Victoria Stilwell. With over seven years of experience, Grace specializes in positive reinforcement training that builds confidence, strengthens the bond between you and your puppy, and sets them up for lifelong success.