Puppy School Around Altona?

[Pomi]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to ask if anyone has any puppy school recommendation in the Altona area???

Edited December 6, 2009 by Pomi

[kelpiechick]

Phone the vet clinic at Laverton and find out if Robyn Jackson is taking the puppy classes there. She's great.

[Pomi]

Thanks for the info Kelpiechick!

[Nik]

Yarraville Village Animal Hospital do their puppy school in conjunction with the trainers at Hairy Hounds in Williamstown North. Really informative and real training, not just socialisation. I think though that Hairy Hounds is breaking for the Christmas break after this weekend, not sure what's happening at the vets (I have a friend with a great dane doing the PPS there at the moment).

Good Luck

[Pomi]

Thanks Nik. Looked at Hairy Hounds their website and it's seems very good and close to our place. Have sent them an e-mail for more info.

I won't be taking the puppy home till next week unless the breeder says otherwise. So I won't keep my hopes up for attending any puppy school during the Christmas & New Years break.

Our baby boy will be trained by novice parents that rely on doggy books until we are enrolled into school...oh dear.

[Nik]

Christie who runs Hairy Hounds is lovely, and so are all the trainers. Not the cheapest around, but I (in my "experienced" dog ownership ) believe that it was quality instruction. not many in the classes, and very clear instructions.