leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I know this question has been asked a lot, but I am looking for puppy pre-schools in Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne that run over xmas. In particular, im looking for something that does a LOT of socialising rather than training so that they have things for puppies to climb over, various surfaces and tunnels etc. I'm enrolled for CDODC's puppy pre-school but that doesn't start until early Jan and want something for in-between if I can find it.... any ideas? Oh and I want one that won't mind clickers and that sorta stuff...... Jules - are u going anywhere with your pup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Wish we could help but we have found that not many people want training over the Christmas and New Year period so its very difficult to get a group together. What about trying ADT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks Cosmolo but ADT isn't really what I was looking for in their puppy class.... not looking as much for the obed as for the social etc... also want something a little cheaper as i'll only be going there for 4 or so weeks . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Plus they won't be open over christmas. Sorry LP I don't know of anyone that is. You're welcome at my place anytime if you wanna introduce your pup to my two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 LOL - thanx Haven - I wasn't sure if they were.... darn xmas time!!! Looks like I may have to be just a little creative for the first 4 wks and then off to PPS. I alreaday have tarp and things for pup to walk over, a puppy see-saw and tunnel etc... so at least I have some stuff and people are no probs, it's playing with other dogs *g*! I'm sure i'll have plenty of people taking that offer up too - i'll msg ya if I need Nova and Loki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 start a group we did last year a small group of dolers we called it summer school and had a ball crash test is getting her pup today so there two and she has lots of sstuff to play with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 DOL summer school is not a bad idea. Depending on times and location I'd be happy to assist with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t(AD)pole Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) A lot of vets have puppy pre-school but i don't think they'll run over Christmas. ETA: Summer school sounds like a good idea. I don't know how i'm going to survive the holidays without obedience and agility training! Edited November 27, 2006 by t(AD)pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) I never thought of summer school! I know of 3 pups (mine included)... Crash Test, Me and a friend with an aussie pup..... Anyone else?? ETA - location is Eastern 'burbs Mel. Edited November 27, 2006 by leopuppy04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You're welcome to arrange for your pup to meet with Otto and Jessie as well. Cosmo's not so great with pups and not sure about our new girl yet but Otto and Jessie are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You may find it difficult to find one that runs *over* Christmas. I run them all year and have just started a course that will finish in the third week of December. It's quite difficult to get people to commit any closer to Christmas than that...I wouldn't be surprised if I had a few no shows in the next few weeks- people just get busy. I won't run another unless I know that everyone will show up for every class over Christmas and New Years, and like most other Dog Trainers - I like to have a quick break whilst the clinic is also quiet! You are probably better off setting up play dates and more so with mature dogs than pups. Calm, well mannered dogs teach good manners! Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Is the puppy kinda at "Pets at Home" (Narre Warren) running over Christmas? Do you know, Haven? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 You could try Kintala club, and you are welcome to meet up with me and my pup as they are similar ages, or come around to my place, as I have 1/3 acre with creek, bridge, chickens, cats, tiny see saw etc. PM me and I will give you my phone number or ask Cindy from Animal Aid. Does Animal aid have classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 if you arrange a summer school remeber to have some older dogs that are puppy tolerant too and places llike CTD are good lots of animals there when i suggested it we started with four and ended with ten and more wanting to come i think places wuold be surprised there are those that do trian over summer and would like a place to meet. You need to set up a bit of plan of what to do each week and have someone run it so you actulaly get things done not just chat and let the puppies play together so maybe one week have animal farm going to CTD's to meet the animals another maybe traffic school another bits and pieces have tunnelsa dn things to climb on etc think about what you want to intro puppies to and then plan it out also nclude quiet time so its not just busy busy because at a puppy school they would be explaning things and thats when the pups learn settle perhaps one of the girls that run structured puppy school would be willing to head it up for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 You could try Kintala club, and you are welcome to meet up with me and my pup as they are similar ages, or come around to my place, as I have 1/3 acre with creek, bridge, chickens, cats, tiny see saw etc. PM me and I will give you my phone number or ask Cindy from Animal Aid. Does Animal aid have classes? Thanks CTD - I'll take u up on that! I remember asking Cyndi and she said that they stop over xmas I believe . Might give them a ring anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 Ok - so i'm pretty keen on this summer DOL 'dog partay' thing! I don't mind if you have older dogs (good with pups) or younger pups. Anyone that is interested can you PM me and also tell me where you live so that I can try and set up a place that is relatively 'centre' for everyone. Like I said, i'm not really doing it for the training but more for the social so it will be pretty laid back for both owners and dogs - just a bit of a romp, meet and greet and maybe a few diff surfaces or anything... those that do end up coming - if you have anything usefull for pups (puppy see-saws, tunnels etc) please bring them along. Also - in your PM - tell me what dates you are free!!! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 We could all get together at my place and take the dogs on a train ride, I have a train station within walking distance. Also good for dogs to hear trains. Check out my blog in the blog section of this forum for my updated photo pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) Agree with CTD, would be good to have a few outings instead of meeting in the same place all the time. I'll be working right up to Christmas and going away on Boxing Day, but I am happy to do a few weeknight sessions a week between now and Christmas with Miss Nova, who is excellent with other dogs. I really hate that there is nowhere to train over Christmas. I understand the reasoning but I worry about all those pups going without socialisation, unless they have good owners who understand the importance and take their pups out and don't rely only on PPS. Edited November 28, 2006 by haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hey Leopuppy, I sent you a PM. I haven't started one before so don't know if I did it right! Did it arrive at your end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 depending on where id go im on the mornington peninnsula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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