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Puppy Preschool

Big futures start with little paws. Fun, positive classes to help your puppy grow into a happy, confident dog.

Give your puppy a great start

Puppy Preschool is a fun, relaxed way for you and your puppy to learn together. In small classes of just four to six puppies, our accredited trainers will help your pup build good habits, confidence and social skills, and help you understand what they’re telling you. Enrolments are open now.

Puppy Preschool at a glance

Two locations

Campbellfield or North Melbourne

Young puppies

For puppies aged 16 weeks and under

Five weeks

One class a week, for five weeks

Small classes

Only four to six puppies per class

Homework included

Resources to practise at home

$185

For all five classes

What your puppy will learn

Each class covers the essential skills your pup needs to grow into a confident, well-socialised dog, including:

  • Basic obedience, like sit, drop, recall and loose-lead walking
  • Managing challenging puppy behaviours
  • Understanding dog body language
  • Confidence-building exercises
  • Play and games that strengthen your bond

All our trainers are accredited by the National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF), and every class uses positive, reward-based methods.

Upcoming start dates

Here’s when the next courses begin:

  • Campbellfield: Saturdays at 10am, starting 21 November
  • North Melbourne: Wednesdays at 6pm, dates to be confirmed

Questions about which class suits your puppy? Call us on 03 9287 6429 or email [email protected].

Enrol your puppy today

Book your puppy’s spot online, or give our training team a call if you have any questions.

Puppy preschool in Melbourne

Lort Smith’s Puppy Preschool runs in Campbellfield and North Melbourne for puppies aged 16 weeks and under. Over five weekly classes, our NDTF-accredited dog trainers use positive, reward-based methods to teach basic obedience, loose-lead walking, recall and good manners, while helping your puppy socialise safely with other pups. With small classes of four to six puppies, you’ll get plenty of support to set your dog up for a happy life with your family.