Paw steps puppy school
Supporting you and you puppy every step of the way
Welcoming a new puppy?
Support & Guidance
Bringing a puppy into your life is an incredible journey — one filled with wonder, growth, and sometimes uncertainty.
Paw Steps Puppy School is here to support and guide both you and your puppy through these early weeks with kindness, understanding, and expert care.
Premium PuppyTraining
Paw Steps is a premium puppy training program designed to support you and your puppy through important milestones. Our qualified trainer works with you to nurture your puppy’s confidence, trust, and emotional wellbeing, building a foundation for a joyful and connected life together. Learning is more than obedience, it is about raising a happy, balanced companion ready for life’s adventures.
Next classes start 14 March (with an Easter break)
Trust & Connection
Learn to use fear-free, reward-based training methods to promote trust and a strong connection with your pup that lasts a lifetime.
Why Choose Paw Steps?
- Expert Guidance – Benefit from personalized training with our skilled, certified instructor who brings years of experience to each class.
- Early Socialisation - Develop your pup's confidence and optimism when facing new experiences and teach your pup appropriate social interactions.
- Solid Foundations for Learning – Establish a foundation for the future using fear-free, reward-based training methods for a connected and cooperative adult dog. Learn fundamental skills like sit, stay, focus, recall and loose-leash walking.
- Communication and connection – Learn to read dog body language to understand your puppy’s needs and emotions so you can support your pup, building trust and a lasting bond.
- Problem Prevention – Avoid and address common behavioural challenges, such as nipping and house soiling, early to prevent these behaviours becoming well established.
- Secure Environment – Learn and train in a managed environment ideal for puppies to safely interact with other dogs and people.
- Online resources – Easy-to-use, online resources and videos to continue learning beyond the classroom.
What you need to know before you go!
- Class sizes are limited to 6 pups
- Suited to puppies aged 8 to 16 weeks
- $215 for 5 classes
- Training venue - Bellarine Veterinary Practice, Newcomb
- Class times - Saturdays at 9.30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
- Deposit of $45 at enrolment and full payment required before first class