join us at northfield veterinary clinic's Puppy preschool!
Give your puppy the paw-fect start in life!
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — but those first few months are also an incredibly important time for learning, socialisation and development.
At Northfield Veterinary Clinic, our Puppy Preschool helps your puppy get off to the best possible start with a fun, positive and educational program run by our qualified veterinary team.
🐾 What can I expect? 🐾
Our four-week puppy preschool program combines puppy socialisation, positive-reward training, confidence building and essential veterinary health education — all within the safe and supportive environment of your local veterinary clinic.
Our aim isn't simply to teach your puppy to "sit" — it's to help lay the foundations for a confident, adaptable and happy family companion.
Throughout the four-week course, your puppy will have the opportunity to:
- Socialise positively with other puppies and people
- Build confidence in new experiences and environments
- Become comfortable with handling and veterinary visits
- Learn basic cues and important puppy manners
- Develop good habits using positive, reward-based training
- Learn skills that can help prevent common behaviour problems
- Become familiar with gentle handling of ears, paws, mouths and bodies
- Build positive associations with veterinary care from an early age
- Celebrate their achievements with a graduation ceremony, graduation gift from the clinic & a photo opportunity!
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Puppy Preschool isn't just about the puppies!
We know that being a new puppy parent comes with plenty of questions! That's why our veterinary team also provides practical guidance throughout the course, helping you understand your puppy's changing health and developmental needs.
We'll cover important topics including:
- Nutrition and feeding
- Vaccinations
- Flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention
- Heartworm prevention
- Puppy dental care and healthy teeth
- General health and wellness
- Handling and grooming
- Common puppy behaviours
- Preventing unwanted behaviours before they become established
- Preparing your puppy for a lifetime of positive veterinary experiences
You'll leave Puppy Preschool with more than just a tired puppy — you'll have practical knowledge, useful skills and greater confidence as a puppy parent.
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Why choose Puppy Preschool at Northfield Vet Clinic?
Puppy Preschool is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your puppy to the veterinary clinic in a relaxed, positive and fun environment.
Rather than only visiting the vet when something is wrong, your puppy learns from an early age that the veterinary clinic is a safe and happy place to be.
Our classes are run by qualified veterinary staff, so your puppy's early socialisation, training and health education can all come together in one supportive program.
And because classes are kept small, we can provide a more personal and supportive experience for both puppies and their owners.
🐾 Puppy Preschool Details 🐾
Age: 8–16 weeks
Vaccination: Puppies must have received their first vaccinations
Duration: 4 consecutive weeks
Day: Wednesday evenings
Time: 7:00pm
Session length: 1 hour
Location: Northfield Veterinary Clinic (Adelaide)
Places are limited to keep our classes small, supportive and enjoyable for every puppy.
Ready to give your puppy the best possible start?
Don't miss this important window for early learning and socialisation.
Book your puppy into Northfield Veterinary Clinic's Puppy Preschool today and give them the confidence, skills and positive experiences they need to thrive.