The Early Weeks Shape A Lifetime
Our puppy preschool builds strong foundations for a confident, happy dog.
Safe, full-day socialisation that helps your puppy grow up calm, confident, and ready for the world
Your pet is not just learning to sit or stay—they’re learning how to be in the world. Loud noises. Strange places. New faces. It’s a lot. And if they seem clingy, wild, or unsure—it’s not bad behaviour. It’s their way of saying, “I don’t know how to handle this yet.”
That’s where we come in.
At Lilydale Vet Centre, Puppy Play Group is more than playtime. It’s where your pup learns to trust, to try, and to feel safe away from you. We guide them through healthy social play, teach early manners, and gently help with separation worries—so they grow into calm, confident companions by your side.
Puppy Play Group
Is a 4-week program is designed for young pups in their most important learning window. It’s more than just play—it’s where confidence begins, life skills take root, and families learn how to raise calm, resilient companions.
Each puppy also experiences a gentle hydrobath helping them build positive, fear-free relationships with water and touch
What your pup will learn:
• Early socialisation with people and other pups
• Coping with short separations
• Confidence in a vet clinic setting
• Basic manners and polite behaviours
• Loose-leash walking
• Gentle nail trimming
• Getting comfortable with feet and ear handling
• Bathing and water confidence
| Age | 8 – 16 Weeks |
| Duration | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Capacity | 8 Puppies Per Cohort |
| Pricing | $350 (4 sesisons over 4 weeks) |
Why Early Learning Matters
Anxiety in dogs is on the rise—especially in today’s world where pets are cherished members of the family. While our love and closeness are essential, they can sometimes lead to stress and separation issues if puppies aren’t given the right foundations.
Our Puppy Play Group is designed to gently guide your puppy through this critical stage, helping them build calm, confident behaviours that support a lifetime of wellbeing—for both your dog and your family.