RSPCA Victoria: RSPCA Services | Training and Behaviour

Training and Behaviour

Animal Training

The RSPCA Victoria Animal Behaviour and Training Centre is adding a new selection of training classes and information sessions aimed at providing timely and relevant information for pet owners.

Information Sessions

Pet Information Sessions
We offer a range of information sessions covering common pet health and behavioural issues. Discover the latest in knowledge, techniques and equipment that you can use to ensure that you have a healthy, happy and well-loved family pet.		For everyone! When Weekday evenings and Saturday mornings Duration 2 hrs Cost $5 Read more about RSPCA Pet Information Sessions.

Dog Training Programs

Puppy Pre School
Start off on the right paw with your new puppy. We encourage every puppy owner to book in as soon as they get their puppies, the younger your puppy is when you start the class the more beneficial it will be.	For puppies between 8-18 weeks
	When Duration Cost	Tuesday/Wednesday nights/Saturday 1hr session for four weeks $80
	Read more about RSPCA Puppy Pre School.
Junior Manners
Whilst you have started off on the right paw with Puppy Pre School, continue on the path to creating a socially acceptable dog with Junior Manners. This course will cover how you can apply your training techniques to ‘real life’ scenarios, including how to teach your dog to walk on a loose lead.	For puppies aged 3- 6 months who have recently completed Puppy Preschool
	When Duration Cost	Wednesday/Saturday 1hr session for four weeks $80
	For more information and bookings, please call the RSPCA Burwood East Veterinary Clinic on 9224 2211.
Pet Dog Manners
Are you looking to improve your dog’s behaviour? Do you want to own a well-mannered dog that is a joy to have around? This comprehensive course will cover how you can train your dog to become a well-mannered member of your family. This course will cover how you can apply reward-based training techniques to ‘real life’ scenarios, including how to teach your dog to walk on a loose lead.	For puppies and dogs over 18 weeks of age who have had limited training
	When Duration Cost	Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 1hr session for eight weeks $150 Please note: anyone considering this course will need to book in for a one-on-one assessment, prior to the commencement of the course (Cost $30).
	Read more about RSPCA Pet Dog Manners Classes.
Canine Games
Now that all the serious training is complete, it’s time to have some fun! This relaxed class will offer you an introduction to a range of canine activities. We will be covering Clicker training and obedience games. For dogs that have completed Junior Manners, Pet Dog Manners, or equivalent at another training organisation.	For dogs that have completed Junior Manners, Pet Dog Manners, or equivalent at another training organisation
	When Duration Cost	Wednesday 1hr session for four weeks $80
	Read more about RSPCA Canine Games Classes.
Adoption Program
Start off on the right paw with your new puppy. We encourage every puppy owner to book in as soon as they get their puppies; the younger your puppy is when you start the class the more beneficial it will be.	For ‘dog social’ dogs that have recently been adopted from the RSPCA or any other animal welfare organisation. Proof of adoption required.
	When Duration Cost	Saturday 1hr session for four weeks $60 ($40 if the booking is made within two weeks of adopting your dog)
	Read more about the RSPCA Adoption Program.
Canine Good Citizen
If your dog is generally well behaved, but can still be a little ‘rough around the edges’ when in public, the RSPCA’s Canine Good Citizen obedience class could help you turn your dog into an outstanding member of doggy society.	For puppies between 8-17 weeks
	When Duration Cost	Tuesday/Wednesday nights/Saturday 1hr session for nine weeks $200
	Read more about RSPCA Canine Good Citizen Classes.

Cat Training Program

Our cat classes are designed to offer cat owners some helpful advice in a fun environment. We focus on empowering the owner to be able to confidently manage their kitten or cat and actively prevent behavioural problems.

Kitten Kindy
A fun and informal class where kittens can play while owners learn about their responsibilities and also obtain valuable information about cat behaviour. We also show you how you can teach your kitten to ‘come’, ‘sit’, do a ‘high five’ and jump ‘through a hoop’. For Kittens aged under 16 weeks. People with older kittens or cats are more then welcome to attend without their cat.	For ‘cat social’ cats that have recently been acquired from the RSPCA or any other way.
	When Duration Cost	Mondays - starting 15 March Saturdays - starting 14 March 2 x 1½ hr session $40 for 2 sessions
	Read more about Kitten Kindy at the RSPCA.

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Where

RSPCA Animal Behaviour Centre
3 Burwood Highway
Burwood East

Melways Ref: 61 F6

Bookings / Information

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling:
P: 03 9224 2211