Barker Behaviour and Training offers various levels of puppy classes to ensure your puppy gets the best start in life. Each class builds on the puppy's skills and are designed to be age appropriate. Don't worry if you think your puppy hasn't mastered some of the basics, as behaviours are re-visited at each level.

To allow for plenty of individual attention, classes have a maximum 5 to 6 puppies in each class.

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Puppy Preschool $140 - 4 weeks x 1 hr x 6 puppies and is designed for puppies aged 8 - 14 weeks. To start Puppy Preschool puppies only need to have had their first Vaccination which is usually given at 6 – 7 weeks of age. This class covers what you need to know about the health, nutrition and care of your puppy, socialisation, basic training skills and how to create a great learning environment at home for your pup and family to grow together. New Classes starting every week.

Classes are run in conjunction with Mount Barker Vet Clinic and include a visit and tour of the Vet Clinic, so your puppy builds a positive association with the Vet Clinic. 

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Puppy Playgroup $30 - a session x 45 min x 5 puppies and is designed for puppies aged 8 - 16 weeks old and their pet parents to build your puppy's confidence and to improve socialisation and play skills. Its an opportunity to expose your puppy to new experiences, make new puppy friends, have a supervised run off lead in a safe enclosed place. Share the highs and lows of being a new puppy parent and get support for challenges you may be having. Sessions held weekly, book for one or more sessions.

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If your puppy or young dog reacts negatively to people or other puppies/dogs please contact us before booking to see if these classes are suitable for your puppy or young dog or whether private lessons would be more suitable.