04 · Puppy Foundations

Set your puppy up for the next decade.

The first 16 weeks shape the next 12 years. A 4-session, in-home programme that builds confidence, manners, and a dog you'll actually love living with — before bad habits set in.

Who it's for

For puppies 8–20 weeks. The earlier, the better.

  • New puppies — straight from the breeder or rescue
  • Families who want everyone on the same page from day one
  • Owners of larger / working breeds where the wrong start is expensive
  • Puppies that have outgrown puppy school and need more
  • Anyone serious about doing it properly the first time
What we cover across 4 sessions

The foundation that pays off for the next 12 years.

01

Socialisation done right

Not just "meet every dog you can". Real socialisation is exposure to people, sounds, surfaces, and environments — calmly and confidently.

02

Bite inhibition & mouthing

Teach the puppy how to use their teeth gently now, so the adult dog has bombproof bite inhibition for life.

03

Toilet training & crate

A clear, simple system the whole house follows. Most puppies are reliable within 2–3 weeks of doing this properly.

04

House rules & impulse control

Doorways, beds, couches, jumping, food manners. Decided early, applied consistently, locked in for life.

05

Foundation obedience

Sit, place, recall, loose-lead, settle. The behaviours that make the next decade of life with your dog easy.

06

Tailored to your puppy

Border collie ≠ cavoodle ≠ bull breed. Each puppy gets a plan built around their breed, temperament, and household.

Pricing

One programme. One flat price.

Full pricing details
Best for new puppies Puppy Foundations $420 4 in-home sessions · spaced 2–3 weeks apart
  • 4 × 60-minute in-home sessions
  • Whole-family coaching — everyone on the same page
  • Written recap & homework after every session
  • Message support between sessions
  • Tailored to your puppy's breed and household
Book free call

Travel within Newcastle & Lake Macquarie included. Want to add the optional 5th "adolescent check-in" session at 6–9 months? We'll discuss on the call.

Common questions

Before you book.

Right now. The 8–16 week window is the most important socialisation period in your dog's life — it cannot be redone later. We start as soon as your puppy is settled in your home.
Group puppy school is great for early socialisation. Puppy Foundations is the structured behaviour and obedience side — the two complement each other and we'll happily coordinate around your puppy school schedule.
It just means we can expand environments faster. Either way, sessions are in-home with carefully chosen real-world exposure as your puppy's vaccinations come online.
Even better — that's exactly the environment we want to set up well from day one. Sessions include the whole household so everyone learns the same system.
Ready when you are

Let's talk about your puppy.

Free 15-minute call. No commitment, no hard sell — just an honest read on what your puppy actually needs.