Raise a Confident, Well-Behaved
Puppy from Day One.

The course covers everything from preparing your home before your puppy arrives through to managing the adolescent phase and keeping skills sharp long-term. Core topics include toilet training, crate training, socialisation, bite inhibition, loose-lead walking, basic obedience commands, and separation anxiety prevention. There is also Australian-specific guidance on council regulations, breed restrictions, local vet care, and what to look for in a puppy class in Australia.

No prior experience is required. The course is designed for people bringing home their first puppy as well as experienced dog owners who want a structured, evidence-based approach. Lessons like How Puppies Learn: Reinforcement Without the Jargon are written specifically to make training concepts clear and accessible without assuming any background knowledge.

The course is designed for approximately 123 hours of study across 50 lessons and five modules, which allows you to work through the material thoroughly alongside your puppy's development. If your circumstances require a faster pace, a fast-track option is available that can be completed in around 13 hours, focusing on the most essential content. You study at your own pace, so you can adjust based on what suits your schedule.

Upon completion you will receive a Certificate in Puppy Training. The course holds ICOES certification and CPD recognition, which means the credential and your study hours are acknowledged by relevant professional bodies. This is well suited to those working in or entering pet care, veterinary support, or dog training roles, as well as owners who simply want a credible record of structured learning.

Free online content tends to be fragmented, inconsistent in quality, and not sequenced to match how puppies develop. This course follows a structured progression, starting with what to prepare before your puppy arrives and building through each developmental stage with lessons that connect and reinforce one another. It also includes Australian-specific content covering council regulations, breed restrictions, and local vet guidance, which generic online content rarely addresses.

Yes. While the course is designed with prevention in mind, it includes practical lessons on troubleshooting common problems such as toilet and crate issues, destructive chewing, excessive barking, jumping up, and managing separation anxiety when it is already present. Lessons like Handling Accidents Without Setting Back Progress and Managing Separation Anxiety When It's Already Present are specifically written to help owners who are dealing with existing challenges rather than starting from scratch.