Frequently asked questions

Puppy class is $280 with a maximum of 5 puppies. Having a smaller sized class allows more one on one time with the trainer. The 8 week course includes weekly Q&A sessions, training videos and ongoing support.

As soon as possible. Critical socialisation period ends at about 16 weeks, therefore the sooner the better. We recommend to be in touch before you even get your puppy and start at 7 weeks, as soon as puppy had their first vaccination.
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Yes, absolutely, they should and can from 7 weeks onward as long as they have had their first vaccination!
This is a difficult period for new puppy owners – because they need to spend as much time socialising their puppy to their new life as possible but at this age, they are not yet fully vaccinated. It is a bit of a balancing act – but the benefits of socialisation are too important to ignore especially given that one of the major causes of death in dogs under two years old is not disease but euthanasia because of behaviour problems.
Please have a read of the information from the American Veterinary Association on the topic of the risk of missing early socialisation versus the risk of not being fully vaccinated.
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It depends. If the puppy still requires basic puppy training, they can join class. However, they might not be allowed to socialise with the other puppies if they are too big and boisterous, but they can work on focus behind a barrier instead. Socialisation is only a few minutes at the end of class.

Yes, absolutely! Anyone involved in the puppy’s life should be included in the puppy’s training. However, we ask that if children attend, that they participate in the training. It is distracting to other puppies attending the class if they are playing in the training rooms.

We will invoice you after your training session.

Yes, she does. The benefits of home training are that home related issues can be better addressed. However, if it suits you better you can come to one of our training locations to save on travel costs.

The initial session is at least one hour. Follow-ups are no less than 45 minutes. If the training issue can be dealt with quickly we can offer half hour sessions at one of our locations.

Yes, however we will need you to fill out a questionnaire and take the appropriate precautions from there.

Yes, absolutely, they should and can from 7 weeks onward as long as they have had their first vaccination!

This is a difficult period for new puppy owners – because they need to spend as much time socialising their puppy to their new life as possible but at this age, they are not yet fully vaccinated. It is a bit of a balancing act – but the benefits of socialisation are too important to ignore especially given that one of the major causes of death in dogs under two years old is not disease but euthanasia because of behaviour problems.
Please have a read of the information from the American Veterinary Association on the topic of the risk of missing early socialisation versus the risk of not being fully vaccinated.
Click Here
You can also watch this video for more information on Puppy Socialisation.
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When arriving at Puppy Socialisation it is important that your puppy remains in the car and you join the group while the trainer explains what to expect during the session. We also ask that your puppy is on a lead and that you have yummy treats available for your Puppy.

Just send an email to admin@sithappens.co.nz after your 3rd paid session and we will make sure your 4th session is free.

Yes, we love to have children come along. It gives other puppies who aren’t around children the chance to get exposure. It is important that the supervisors have enough space to get the puppies. So we ask that you and your child are mindful of this and that children are supervised by an adult.

Every dog’s suitability is subject to the trainer’s approval. However, a puppy who has been socialised in our Puppy Fun & Focus class is likely going to be suitable.

Every dog’s suitability is subject to the trainer’s approval. However, the dogs do require basic obedience in regards to focus on their owner and recall. Therefore, private training might be required prior to joining Adolescent Socialisation.

Our trainer will need to meet the dog to determine their suitability for Adolescent Socialisation. In some cases Adolescent Socialisation will be too stressful for the dog and a proper training program will need to be put into place.

If your dog is confident and has been around larger breeds, then Adolescent Socialisation could be fine for them. Again, suitability will be determined by the trainer. If we have enough interest we are happy to run a small breed Adolescent Socialisation session.