Port Paws
Puppy Development
Welcoming a new puppy is exciting – but it can feel overwhelming too. We’re here to help you raise a confident, well-mannered, and social dog right from the start.
Choose the training approach that’s right for you and your puppy
Group Classes
Give your puppy a great start in a supportive group environment. Learn practical skills together while helping your puppy build confidence and focus around other dogs.
Private Training
Get personalised support in your home, with training tailored to your puppy’s needs, your lifestyle and the skills you want to build from the beginning.
Port Paws
Puppy Development Classes
A great start for you and your puppy
From toilet training and basic manners to socialisation and everyday life skills, our six-week Puppy Development course helps you build strong foundations together.
With Michelle’s guidance, you’ll learn practical ways to support your puppy’s development, encourage good habits and navigate those early puppy challenges with more confidence.
- Build good habits from the beginning
- Learn toilet training and basic manners
- Support socialisation and confidence
- Develop essential everyday skills
- Grow your confidence as a puppy owner
Class Details
- Where: Douglas United Soccer Grounds Upper Cassowary Road, Cassowary QLD 4873
- When: Mondays at 6:15pm
- Course length: Six weeks · one 45min class per week
- Suitable for: Puppies up to 6 months old who have had their second vaccination. This is usually around 10 - 12 weeks of age.
Our puppy classes run in intakes.
Register your interest and we’ll contact you to discuss a suitable start for you and your puppy.
Have an older puppy? Explore our dog training options.
Ready to get started?
Before joining class, you’ll have a one-hour private orientation with Michelle, Port Paws’ owner and head trainer.
At your home or another agreed location, Michelle will get to know you and your puppy, discuss your goals and introduce practical exercises you can start using straight away.
You’ll build good habits from the beginning and feel more prepared for your first group class.
Puppy Development Group Class Pricing
Private Orientation
$195
- One-hour private session
- Personalised assessment and goal setting
- Practical advice and exercises to prepare for class
Six-Week Group Course
$325
- Six weekly group classes
- Guided puppy training in a supportive group environment
- Includes the Happy Puppy Written Guide, valued at $39
Our Puppy Development classes run in intakes. Register your interest and we’ll contact you to discuss a suitable start date and arrange your orientation if you’d like to proceed.
What happens next?
1.
Complete the form
Complete a short form to tell us a little about you and your puppy.
2.
Hear from us
We’ll contact you to discuss the course and find a suitable intake for you and your puppy.
3.
Arrange your orientation
If you’d like to go ahead, we’ll arrange your private orientation so you can start preparing for class.
A little guidance for life with your puppy
Included with the six-week Puppy Development group course.
Port Paws
Private Puppy Training
Personalised support from the beginning
Prefer one-on-one guidance?
Our private sessions bring training to your home, with practical support tailored to your puppy’s needs and your family’s routine.
From puppy-proofing and settling in to good manners and everyday skills, Michelle will help you build strong foundations as your puppy grows.
Single Session
$230 · 1.5 hours
A practical starting point
Learn how to puppy-proof your home, establish good habits and understand your puppy’s needs. We’ll discuss your goals and introduce training, enrichment and settling techniques you can use straight away.
Practical guidance to get you started
Puppy Program
$870 · 4 sessions
Support as your puppy grows
Build essential skills across four personalised sessions. We’ll work through common puppy challenges, adapt the training as your puppy develops and give you plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Includes treat pouch, long line + Happy Puppy Guide
All packages include ongoing support via text, email or phone.
Travel costs may apply outside our catchment areas.
Getting started is simple
1.
Select & pay
Choose a single private session or the four-session Puppy Program, then complete your payment.
2.
Tell us about your puppy
After payment, we’ll email you a link to our Dog Behaviour and History Questionnaire, so Michelle can learn about your puppy and your goals.
3.
Arrange your training
Once your questionnaire is complete, Michelle will contact you to arrange your first session at home or another suitable location.
Not sure where to start?
Contact us to talk about your puppy, ask questions and find the training option that suits you both.