PUPPY PRESCHOOL

Puppy Preschool Classes

Puppy Preschool classes are run by Lizzi from Keen As Dog Training and held at Halifax Vet Centre on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.
The course is designed for puppies aged 8–16 weeks, and as long as your puppy has had one puppy vaccination, they can attend.

Classes cover:

Building a strong relationship with your puppy
Introducing positive reinforcement training
Toilet training tips
Managing mouthing and biting
Encouraging positive play and socialisation
Helping your puppy feel comfortable in the vet clinic environment
…and more!

Course details:

Cost: $105
Duration: 4 sessions (1 hour each)

How to book?

Please fill out this online form or for more information call the clinic on 03 548 3871.

About Lizzi

Lizzi founded Keen As Dog Training in 2024, after more than 15 years of experience in dog training, behaviour, and animal medicine. Since October 2025, she has worked full-time as a dog trainer, including running Puppy Preschool for Halifax Vet Centre.

Her approach is rooted in science-based, positive reinforcement training that is kind, effective, and strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners. Lizzi is passionate about helping owners and their dogs “click” together and is committed to ongoing learning to provide the best support possible. Her deep understanding of canine behaviour, physical health, breed traits, and most importantly, human communication ensures every puppy and owner gets tailored guidance.

Hear what our customers have to say

We choose to travel from Mapua to the Halifax Vet Clinic, Nelson with our pets because we find the vet team to be highly skilled and extremely professional. Their diagnostic skills are excellent, and their verbal explanations and written documentation ensure the pet owners are fully informed of the problems, subsequent treatment and aftercare. Halifax has extremely sophisticated diagnostic equipment which enables fast, on the spot diagnosis, and hence quicker and more targeted treatment. The veterinary nurses also have a wide knowledge base and are extremely helpful, especially with phone queries. In view of the above we are totally satisfied our loved pets will get the best care and attention possible. Jill and Peter Smillie, Mapua

A big thank you to Josie’s extended family at Halifax Veterinary Centre. I wish to thank you all for making Josie feel special not just to me but also to yourselves as well. Your care for her over the years is something that I will always treasure and respect. She was my special friend for nine years and I feel we were all lucky to have a share in her friendship. Wayne Greig