Puppy school is available here at Brunswick
Run by Antonia Goodfellow from PupRuckus, our engaging 5-week course combines fun, positive reinforcement training with important socialisation to help your pup thrive in its new home with you!
✨ Build essential life skills!
✨ Foster a lifelong, positive bond with your new pup!
✨ Support your puppy’s growth into a confident, well socialised dog!
👉 Book now: Puppy Classes — Pup Ruckus
Meet The Trainer
Antonia (Toni) Goodfellow
Antonia has been the trainer at Brunswick Central vet for the past 2 years and has developed a course that enriches the bond between new parent and pup! After years of working at shelters and rescues, she has dedicated herself to understanding and improving canine behaviour through positive reinforcement, clear consistent communication and science-based methods.
Antonia loves getting to the why of behaviour to then replace unwanted behaviours with ones that both you and your pup enjoy!
Antonia also regularly attends conferences, is engaged in the study of behaviour and searches for new research that can increase her knowledge and constantly upskill!
Qualifications:
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Licensed Un-Chase! Instructor
- Cert IV Companion Animal Services, Delta Institute
Puppy School FAQs
Age Requirements
8 – 16 weeks.
What Does My Puppy Need Before Attending?
Their first vaccination and up to date with flea/worming.
Class Structure
This is a 5-week course; you and your puppy will attend all of the classes making the most of your puppy’s sensitive learning period. You will receive a comprehensive Puppy Manual and weekly emails loaded with support material to help your puppy thrive through puppyhood and beyond. Classes run on either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.
Family Attendance
Due to limited clinic space, we do ask that no more than 2 family members per puppy attend each session. We encourage children aged 8 years or over to attend and participate, as this allows for them to be involved and assists adults to remain focused on the puppy’s training.
Why run Puppy School at the Vet clinic?
Veterinary clinics are something your puppy will visit for the remainder of their life; however, some dogs find visits to the vet clinic extremely stressful. Hence the importance of building positive and fun experiences in these environments.
During puppy classes we will incorporate positive reinforcements-based training with gradual exposure to equipment associated with health checks and veterinary procedures to reduce any fear or anxiety associated with these settings.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that in the event of insufficient puppy sign-ups for a class, we may need to reschedule or cancel the classes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
