Hello!
Our group classes focus on building a happy, socially responsible dog that is a joy to live with. It is important to recognise that this development takes time.
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The Foundation Pathway at Skypuppy School is a series of discrete, 4-week courses designed to take you and your dog from "Kindy" through to "High School Graduation."
New students have two entry points:
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Under 6 months: Join our Kindy K9s class.
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Over 6 months: Primary Connections is the class to join.
While our curriculum is sequential, each level is booked as a separate class. This allows you to progress at a pace that suits you and your dog, ensuring you have mastered one level before moving to the next.
Please note: Classes are not always offered concurrently. Check the booking page for current dates and availability.
The Skypuppy Curriculum: Foundation Levels
Level 1:
Primary
Connections
Engagement, recall & play foundations for all ages.
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This new 4-week class is ideal for those new to training or teams needing a reset. We focus on building motivated learners, setting clear expectations, and meeting your dog's biological needs, resulting in a calmer home life and a more responsive dog.
Level 2:
Middle School Mutts
Middle School Mutts introduces the concept of Social Responsibility.
This revised class focuses on teaching your dog how to navigate human environments calmly and politely. We focus on practical life skills that make outings more enjoyable for both of you - walking on lead, calm greetings, Middle, Down and Recalls to Front.
Level 3:
High School Hounds
The final stage of our core foundation pathway, High School Hounds, is where we put your training to the test. This class is about proofing the Social Responsibility (SR) skills you developed in Level 2 and ensuring they hold up when life gets busy, loud, and distracting.
