Education

‘Properly trained, man can be dog’s best friend’

Education should be fun for both you and your dog regardless of age, breed or personality that is why we only use positive reward based training methods.

Using positive methods to train your dog means you ignore the behaviours you do not like and reward the behaviours you like.  Rewards may be a food treat, favourite toy, pats or verbal praise when the dog performs the ‘good’ behaviour.

So if you have a puppy ready to start day-care or you have a dog who would like to learn more we have the programs for you!

Please note, Paws & Relax does not have group classes, instead we work with the RSPCA School for Dogs who use our centre to run classes.  https://www.schoolfordogs.com.au/classes

If you are looking for one-on-one training, we are more than happy to advise of other positive reinforcement trainers. 

Contact us at admin@pawsandrelax.com.au for details.

Puppy Day School

Our Puppy Day School program is like ‘private school for your puppy’ up to the age of 16 weeks.  It is a combination of day-care and training for puppies during their critical period of learning.   The pups will romp and play with no more than six, similar-age pals in our safe, clean, loving environment while developing important life skills. 

It is the same as ‘Prep’ for human kids.  It is the introduction to their schooling and provides the critical foundation for your puppy before moving into the free play day-care environment.  The Puppy Day-care Coordinators will provide a structured curriculum with with your puppy from 9:00am to 4:00pm on your designated day. 

At approximately 16 weeks, dependent on the dogs breed, size, temperament and confidence, your puppy will be ready to graduate into our free play day-care.

Your puppy’s day in Puppy Day School will include a variety of the following:

  • Supervised play with other  puppies and suitable dogs
  • Basic skills such as sit, go to a mat, come when called etc
  • Handling and touching of the ears and paws
  •  Getting puppy used to husbandry activities done at the vet 
  • Preparing for grooming with exposure to clipping nails, towel drying, grooming tub, clippers, or dryers
  • Getting comfortable with various noises like fireworks, thunder, barking dogs etc.
  • Interactive puzzle games to stimulate their puppy brain and improve coordination
  • One-to-one human time to ensure positive association and teach polite greeting skills
  • Rest time in a quiet enclosure or crate

The program is a rolling program so you can join at anytime to start setting your puppy up for success.  Email us now at: admin@pawsandrelax.com.au

5 Hercules Street, Hamilton QLD 4009 (Street parking available)

07 3157 8990

admin@pawsandrelax.com.au