Group Classes
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Puppy School & Prep Classes
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Puppy School at Paws at Prospect Vet
$180 for 5 week Puppy School.
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, facilitated by Trainer Tiff and a qualified vet nurse, ensuring all topics of puppyhood are comprehensively covered.
You’ll learn valuable knowledge about dog behavior, effective training techniques, and how to navigate common puppy challenges with confidence.
Your puppy will also build confidence in a clinic environment, helping set them up for low-stress vet visits in the future. Paws at Prospect is also home to the after-hours Adelaide Veterinary Walk In Clinic, so if you ever need after hours care, your puppy will already have a positive association with the space.
Puppies who complete this course are able to continue onto Stage One programs.
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Fresh Start: Foundations Fast-Track
Start here, start strong.
$150 for 3 week prep course, max class size of 4 dogs.
This 3 week short course is designed for dogs over the age of 16 weeks who are new to training, have missed puppy school, or could simply benefit from getting back to basics.
Whether you have an older puppy finding their feet, a teenage dog who's suddenly forgotten everything, a newly adopted rescue, or an adult dog with little or no previous training, Fresh Start is designed to meet you and your dog where you're at.
The course focuses on marker words and communication, engagement, luring and shaping, confidence building, calmness, and practical everyday skills.
Dogs don't need to be at the same training level. Exercises can be adapted for each dog and handler, allowing everyone to work on the same foundations at a level appropriate for them.
Depending on the dogs attending, we can also explore common challenges such as jumping, barking, chewing, biting, settling, and navigating the world calmly and cooperatively.
Dogs who complete this course are able to continue onto Stage One SFDT programs.
Stage One Classes
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Mind The Gap: Navigating the Teenage Dog Stage
$240 5 week course.
Dogs aged 16 weeks to 2 years.
This course has been designed for adolescent dogs who have completed puppy school and are now testing boundaries. This period can be tricky, your once responsive puppy may seem impulsive, distracted, or even ‘defiant’. But with the right approach, you can turn these challenges into opportunities to strengthen your bond.
In this class, we focus on reinforcing foundation skills, improving impulse control, and bridging the gap between puppyhood and adulthood. Through clear boundaries, positive reinforcement, and real-world training, we help you find those ‘aha!’ moments that make everything click. Training should fit into your everyday life while still putting your dog’s needs first.
Please note: This course has been designed for dogs who are comfortable around other dogs and people, if your dog is reactive, nervous, or does not like being around other dogs or people, please reach out to discuss other options.
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Which class is right for my dog?
Both Mind The Gap and Raising The Bar work on building focus, control, and confidence, but the right fit depends on your dog’s stage:
Mind The Gap: Navigating The Teenage Dog Stage: is designed for adolescent dogs (16 weeks to 2 years) who are testing boundaries. This class tackles typical teen challenges like impulsiveness, distraction, and defiance, helping you turn them into opportunities for growth.
Raising The Bar: Focus & Control for Growing Dogs is ideal for dogs 12 months and older who are nearing the end of adolescence or already adults. This class focuses on refining and strengthening existing skills, building reliability, self-control, and clear communication, without the extra emphasis on teen-specific issues.
Both Mind The Gap and Raising The Bar are stage one courses, offering similar foundational content.
Some training teams may choose to do Mind The Gap first, then progress to raising the bar, this can offer progression in training in the way of consolidating learning.
Stage Two course will be available soon for those looking to continue advancing their dog’s training after Stage One.
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Raising The Bar: Focus & Control for Growing Dogs
$240 5 week course.
For dogs aged 12 months* and over.
This course is for dogs ready to build on their existing skills, whether they’re nearing the end of adolescence or well into adulthood. Now is the perfect time to strengthen your foundation and take training to the next level.
In this class, we focus on reinforcing reliability, improving self-control, and building clear communication between you and your dog. Through structured training, positive reinforcement, and homework, Trainer Tiff will help you refine your dog’s skills and boost their confidence.
Please note: This course has been designed for dogs who are comfortable around other dogs and people, if your dog is reactive, nervous, or does not like being around other dogs or people, please reach out to discuss other options.
*This group caters to less ‘silly’ young adult dogs, the ones ‘wiser beyond their year’ but who still need some help
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Brave Together: Supervised social sessions for reactive dogs
$35 for single bookings
Max 3 dogs per session.
These 30-40 minute small group sessions are designed to give reactive dogs a chance to build confidence around others in a safe, structured environment. With a qualified trainer present, each dog works at their own pace with no pressure and no forced interactions.
The space allows dogs to work on their own activities, be it basic obedience, scent, or tricks, as they work on their emotional regulation and confidence. Brave Together offers a calm, supportive space to practice being near others with guidance and care.
Please note
This is not a formal class, it is a guided social space. All dogs have their own pens for safety, owners are with their dogs the entire time, Trainer Tiff will be assisting owners with feedback and support where needed.
All dogs who attend this social must have worked with Trainer Tiff prior to attending or have an email/documentation from another trainer who is willing to advocate for their dog to be part of the social group.
Dog’s do not need to be part of Hyper Hound Hybrid to attend.
Children under the age of 16 are not permitted at these social sessions.
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Hyper Hounds Hybrid
$550* for 6 Sessions
Hyper Hounds Hybrid combines the benefits of personalised coaching with structured social progressions. It begins with an in home consultation, continues with a private on location session, and leads into ‘Brave Together’ Socials, helping your dog build skills and confidence every step of the way.
This program goes beyond a traditional reactive dog course. It offers individualised attention, a tailored training plan, and hands on coaching designed to set both you and your dog up for long term success. The hybrid model has evolved from years of experience developing reactive dog programs, private behavioural modification plans, and the Hyper Hounds course I delivered through RSPCA, refined through countless real world results.
Hyper Hounds Hybrid Breakdown
In-Home Behaviour Consultation x1
This session builds understanding, trust, and a practical plan for progress. A deep dive consultation held in your home where we will explore:
How dogs learn and communicate
Your dog’s specific triggers
Reading your dog’s body language
Ways to meet their individual needs through enrichment and routine
Foundation training skills to prepare for the next stage
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Hyper Hounds Hybrid Breakdown
Private On-Location Session x1
Held at the training facility, currently located in Hampstead Gardens, this 1 hour one-on-one session helps your dog transition smoothly into a group environment. By starting alone in the training space, they can gain confidence before working near other dogs. We will build on your existing training plan and add skills for calm focus and engagement.
Brave Together Social Sessions x4
Safe, structured group sessions designed for reactive or overexcited dogs. Every dog works at their own pace with no pressure and no forced interactions. These sessions help dogs practice calm behaviour, confidence, and connection in a supportive environment.
Cost: $550.00*
Value: $590.00
$300.00 Behavioural consultation
$150.00 Private on Location session
$35.00 x 4 Brave Social Sessions = $140
*Please note, initial in home behavioural consultation may incur a travel fee depending on location