Puppy Preschool Classes
Building Relationship, Confidence and Socialisation
Toowoomba's Most Comprehensive
Puppy Preschool
Raising a puppy doesn't have to feel this hard!
Turn chaos into calm with professional, supportive puppy training
The Most Important Learning Period of Your Puppy’s Life
The 8–16 week window is the most critical learning period your puppy will ever go through. What they experience—and don’t experience—during this time has a lasting impact on their behaviour, confidence, and ability to cope with the world long term. That’s why it’s so important not to leave your puppy’s development to chance. Getting professional guidance early ensures you’re shaping the right behaviours from the very beginning, rather than trying to fix problems later.
Puppy Behaviours
At Think Canine Training & Behaviour, our Puppy Preschool is built around addressing current behaviour concerns as well as prevention—because preventing behaviour issues is far easier, and far more effective, than trying to correct them down the track. Whether your are struggling with toilet training, not-listening, biting, chewing or jumping up - we will help you navigate these common issues and more!
Socialisation & Confidence
Each lesson, we will guide you through correct socialisation and confidence building activities, including structured puppy greetings, exposure to sounds, obstacles and surfaces, so your puppy learns to navigate the world in a safe, positive way.
Relationship
You’ll also learn how to build a relationship where your puppy looks to you for guidance—trusting you, respecting your leadership, and feeling secure in your direction. We focus on the foundations that truly matter: setting clear and consistent boundaries in the home - creating a dog that not only listens, but is calm, confident, and an enjoyable member of the family for years to come.
Obedience & Leash Skills
Our foundational obedience and leash games form the groundwork for building your puppy's motivation to learn, and developing reliable long-term skills.
Calm Handling
Set your puppy up for stress-free vet visits and grooming from the very beginning. We teach calm, positive handling so your puppy learns to feel relaxed and comfortable being touched, examined, and cared for. Build trust and confidence now to prevent fear, resistance, and handling issues later.
The Details
When: Monday Evenings 6:00pm or 7:30pm
Where: Rockville Scout Den, 245 Tor St, Rockville
Course Duration: 6 weeks
Requirements: Pups should be between 8-14 weeks of age at the start date, and have received at least their 1st vaccination 2 weeks prior to starting
Investment: $275
Inclusions:
1 x 75 minute in-person theory lesson
5 x 60 minute in-person practical lessons with the puppies
Weekly written homework training notes
Online puppy training videos to help with your homework and to share with the other members of your family
Puppy Behaviour Ebook
Socialisation Ebook
BOOKINGS: Email katrina@thinkcanine.com.au or message us on our Facebook page
Why Choose Us?
Expert guidance from qualified trainers
Learn directly from Nationally Accredited professional trainers who have years of hands-on experience, both in puppy training, and in behaviour modification for complex behaviour issues. Their proven methods and personal insights will help you avoid common mistakes and help you raise your puppy with confidence.
Practical lessons you can apply right away
Each lesson is simple, practical, and designed to fit into your everyday routine—so you see results at home, not just in class.
We focus on real-life behaviour solutions that actually matter in your day-to-day life, like calm behaviour at home, polite manners, and confidence in new environments.
Support beyond the classroom
Your training doesn’t stop when class ends. You’ll get access to step-by-step online video lessons, detailed homework notes, and comprehensive behaviour and socialisation eBooks—so you always know exactly what to do next. These resources are designed to support you between sessions, build your confidence, and help you achieve real, lasting results at home.