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Puppy graduated. The training shouldn't.

Junior School is the four-week follow-up to Puppy Preschool - built around the three things that turn a well-trained puppy into a reliably well-behaved dog: distance, distraction, and duration. Plus controlled off-lead play with classmates, because socialisation doesn't stop at 16 weeks.

  • Dogs 16+ weeksDogs 16+ weeks
  • 4 wks - 1 hr/wk4 wks - 1 hr/wk
  • Max 5 dogs per classMax 5 dogs per class
  • $199$199
  • Off-lead play sessions includedOff-lead play sessions included
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Puppy graduated.
Indoors · max 5 dogs
Indoors · max 5 dogsBeaumont Hills
Sound Familiar?

The 'great at home, useless in public' phase has arrived.

Your puppy aced Week 4 of Preschool, you've kept up the basics at home, and now somewhere between 4 and 6 months old they've started "forgetting" everything the moment they're outside the kitchen. Welcome to adolescence - and to Junior School, the class that's built for exactly this stage.

  • Knows sit, drop, stay - at home, in silence, on a Tuesday afternoon.

  • Forgets sit, drop, and stay the moment a possum runs across the lawn.

  • Hits the teenage stage and starts testing every limit you set.

  • Hasn't seen another puppy in two weeks and you can tell.

  • Walks beautifully on a quiet street and like a freight train past a cafe.

  • Did Puppy Preschool. Loved Donna. Wants to come back.

What Junior School is

Distance. Distraction. Duration.

Most dogs learn the words sit, drop, and stay during Puppy Preschool. Junior School is where those words start to mean the same thing in the kitchen, in the park, and walking past a kid on a scooter. It's the difference between a dog who knows commands and a dog you can actually rely on.

  • D

    Distance

    Sit, drop, and stay don't just work when you're standing right there. Junior School builds the cues that hold across the room, across the yard, and eventually across the dog park.

  • D

    Distraction

    Cues that hold while another dog walks past, while you drop a bag of treats, while the doorbell goes off. We layer distractions in deliberately so your dog learns to choose you anyway.

  • D

    Duration

    A two-second stay is a parlour trick. A three-minute stay is a life skill. Junior builds the duration that lets you actually drink a coffee while your dog settles next to you.

The progression

Your dog, one progression.

After Junior, you choose your own adventure. Trick School is for the dog who loved learning new commands and wants more - engagement-heavy, brain-busy, great for the human–dog bond. Scent School channels mental energy into nose work - the only class that genuinely tires out a high-drive, reactive, or anxious dog. Heeling School is three weeks of force-free leadwork for the dog who's mastered obedience everywhere except on a footpath.

Done

Puppy Preschool

4 weeks · 8–16 weeks old · Sit, drop, recall, manners, socialisation foundations.

You are here

Junior School

4 weeks · 16+ weeks · Distance, distraction, duration. Off-lead play. Reliability under pressure.

Optional next

Trick · Scent · Heeling

Pick what your dog loves: tricks for engagement, scent for mental tire-out, heeling if the lead is still a battle.

Class details

What your dog will actually do - week by week.

Same day and time each week, indoors at our Beaumont Hills training room. Every week ends with a controlled off-lead play session - because the social half of training matters as much as the obedience half.

Proofing the basics

  • Advanced stay
  • Distraction training
  • Heeling
  • Distance commands
  • Duration

Adding pressure

  • Leave it
  • Stay out of sight
  • Heeling
  • Duration
  • Recalls

Layering everything

  • Distractions on every cue
  • Duration on every cue
  • Distance on every cue

Graduation

  • Advanced obedience
  • Real-world test in the store
  • Take-home plan
  • Off-lead play graduation
At a glance

The essentials.

Everything you need to know before you book — cost, duration, class size and who it's for.

  • Cost $199
  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Per session 1 hour
  • Class size Max 5 dogs
  • Suitability Dogs 16+ weeks
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The bit other classes don't include

Controlled off-lead play, every single week.

Most adolescent dogs need two things at once: more rigorous obedience, and the chance to keep being a dog with other dogs. Junior School builds both into the hour. We end every class with a structured off-lead play session - same room, vetted classmates, watched by Donna - so your dog gets to keep socialising in the controlled environment they need at this age, not the chaos of an off-leash park.

It's also the bit Junior graduates remember most. The training is the work; the play is the reason your dog drags you in the door at Week 2.

Donna Edmonds - the same trainer your puppy already knows.
Meet your trainer

Donna Edmonds - the same trainer your puppy already knows.

If your dog graduated Puppy Preschool, this part is easy: Donna teaches Junior School too. Same room, same methods, same person who knows your dog's name. For graduates of other puppy classes (or anyone joining fresh at 16+ weeks), her dual qualification - Australian Accredited CGC Instructor and Qualified Vet Nurse + Nutrition Advisor - means she reads the adolescent stage at a level most trainers don't.

  • 25+ Years at Kellyville Pets25+ Years at Kellyville Pets
  • 30+ Years Training Experience30+ Years Training Experience
  • Australian Accredited Canine Good Citizen InstructorAustralian Accredited Canine Good Citizen Instructor
  • Force-free methodsForce-free methods
  • Qualified Vet Nurse & Nutrition AdvisorQualified Vet Nurse & Nutrition Advisor
Before week 1

What to bring (and what to leave at home).

Bring

Vaccination record

C5 (or C7) dated within the last 12 months. Sighted at Week 1.

Leave at home

Choke chains, prongs, retractables

Choke chains, prong collars, slip leads on a tight setting, and retractable leads aren't permitted.

Upcoming Junior School classes

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Before you book

Junior School FAQ.

  • Does my dog need to have done Puppy Preschool?

    Not strictly - Junior School is open to any dog 16 weeks and over who has the basic foundations (sit, drop, attention, lead manners). If you're unsure whether your dog is ready, call us on (02) 9629 3282 and we can have a quick chat. For dogs who haven't done any training and are already 18+ weeks, Adolescent Dog Training is usually the better starting point.

  • How soon after Puppy Preschool can we start?

    As soon as the next Junior class opens - usually 1–4 weeks after your Puppy graduation. Don't wait three months "to see how they do." The whole reason Junior exists is to keep momentum going during the most volatile training stage of a dog's life.

  • What's the upper age limit?

    There isn't a hard cap, but Junior is genuinely best for 4–8 month old dogs. Older dogs who didn't do Puppy Preschool or who need a more remedial approach are usually a better fit for Adolescent Dog Training (where the curriculum assumes less prior training).

  • Is the off-lead play safe?

    Yes - it's the whole reason we do it indoors with vetted classmates rather than at a park. Donna watches the entire session and steps in early if any dog needs a break. Dogs join the play group only when their owner and Donna agree they're ready.

  • What vaccinations does my dog need?

    Your dog needs to be currently vaccinated (C5 minimum, C7 preferred), wormed, and on heartworm prevention. Bring your vet certificate to Week 1.

  • Can I bring my kids?

    Children 16+ can participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and stay seated during exercises. Maximum two people per dog inside the training room. Training works best when one person leads and the rest observe - too many handlers and the dogs looks at all of you, instead of one of you. 

  • What if I miss a week?

    We'll try to catch you up the following week before class starts. If you'll miss two weeks or more, it's better to roll over to the next cohort - the lessons build and skipping the middle bits doesn't work well.

  • What's your refund policy?

    Bookings are non-refundable but may be transferable. To roll over to the next class or transfer your spot to a friend, emailhello@kellyvillepets.com.au at least 48 hours before Week 1.

  • Where exactly is the class held?

    Inside our Beaumont Hills store at 1-15 Millcroft Way - about 15 minutes from Castle Hill. Free parking on site. If your class starts outside opening hours - ie after 6pm, please enter via the back door near the loading dock. Look for the Pet School signage at the back of the store.

the fineprint

Terms & conditions.

  1. Class must be paid in full at time of booking.
  2. Classes are held inside Kellyville Pets, 1-15 Millcroft Way, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155. Please arrive 10 minutes before start time - classes start on time and won't be delayed. Classes are held upstairs and are only accessible via stairs.
  3. If your class is held between 9 am and 5.45 pm, please enter via the main store entrance and head to the back of the store. If your class is held from 6 pm onwards, please head to the loading dock area and enter via the back access door. There is a doorbell if the door is closed.
  4. Junior School is suitable for dogs aged 16 weeks and over. Prior completion of Puppy Preschool (with Kellyville Pets or another reputable trainer) is recommended but not required.
  5. Owners must provide a flat collar, front-clip harness, or head halter, plus a 1.2–1.8m fixed lead. Choke chains, prong collars, and retractable leads are not permitted in the training room.
  6. All dogs must be currently wormed and vaccinated (C3 minimum). Vaccination certificates must be sighted at Week 1.
  7. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Maximum two people per dog inside the training room.
  8. The trainer reserves the right to refuse any dog showing severe aggression or distress, and will recommend appropriate next steps.
  9. Off-lead play sessions are supervised but participation is at the owner's discretion. Dogs join only when both the owner and trainer agree they're ready. Owners are responsible for any injury or property damage caused by their dog during play.
  10. Bookings are non-refundable but transferable. Roll-overs and spot transfers must be requested at least 48 hours before Week 1 by emailing hello@kellyvillepets.com.au.
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In-store classes

Six classes, one trainer, every life stage.

Click the links below to learn more about our other classes including a week-by-week curriculum, what to bring, and a calendar of upcoming start dates.

Puppy Preschool8–16 weeks

Puppy Preschool

The foundations: socialisation, sit, drop, recall, lead manners, and the calm dog you want at the cafe.

$1894 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Junior Dog Training4–6 months

Junior Dog Training

The natural next step after Puppy Preschool. Build on the basics with stays, distractions, and real-world manners.

$1994 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Adolescent Dog Training18 weeks +

Adolescent Dog Training

Missed Puppy Preschool? Or hit the teenage stage and everything's gone sideways? Start here.

$2004 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Trick SchoolAll ages

Trick School

Spin, weave, bow, paw, roll over — and the focus that comes with them. Free clicker included.

$2406 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Scent SchoolAll ages · all breeds

Scent School

Tire your dog out with their nose, not their legs. Brilliant for anxious, reactive, or just bored dogs.

$2306 wks · 1 hr/wk
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Heeling School6 months +

Heeling School

For the dog that pulls. End the arm-wrestle on every walk and learn the cues that actually stick.

$1503 wks · 45min/wk
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Don't let Puppy Preschool be the last four weeks.

The 8-to-16-week window doesn't come back. Lock in your puppy's spot in the next cohort - and make the next decade easier on both of you.

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