Puppy Academy
Puppy Academy
Gentle Starts, Confident Futures
Science-backed training, expert care, and joyful learning in a dedicated space made just for puppies. Support your puppy’s growth with expert-guided training, supervised socialisation, and positive learning in a safe, purpose-built environment.
Puppy Play Group
| Age | 10 - 16 Weeks |
| Duration | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Benefits | Early socialisation, and water confidence |
A 4-week puppy program building confidence, social skills and family training, plus a positive first swim in our heated indoor dog pool.
Puppy Kinder
| Age | 4 - 8 Months |
| Duration | 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Benefits | Builds confidence and positive social behaviour |
A full-day program helping older puppies build confidence, social skills, and overcome early challenges through safe, positive socialisation.
Puppy Preschool
| Age | 8 – 16 Weeks |
| Duration | 1hr Session (4x) |
| Benefits | Fear-free foundations for confident puppies |
A fun, supportive 4-week puppy school using fear-free training to help you and your pup start confidently together in groups.
For more information, call us at (03) 8595 6655
Behaviourist Consultaiton
| Age | All Ages |
| Duration | Min. of 60 mins |
| Benefits | Clear communication and behaviour understanding |
Behaviour consultations help you understand your pet’s world, improve communication, and work together to address behavioural challenges with professional guidance.
Puppy Swim
| Age | All Ages |
| Schedule |
• 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday
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• 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
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| Benefits |
Builds confidence, mobility, and water comfort
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DIY puppy swim sessions build water confidence, body awareness, and gentle joint movement in a safe, supervised, magnesium-enriched pool environment.
Why choose Puppy Academy at VetLand Hospital and Emergency?
- Developed by veterinarians
- Purpose-built facility within a controlled & sanitised indoor environment
- Puppies actually get excited to come back to the vet
- Carefully controlled group sizes for safety and fun
- All-inclusive experience: training, play, enrichment, rest, and grooming
- Graduation goodies, take-home resources, and ongoing support
Ready to Raise a Calm, Confident Pup?
Give your puppy the best start with expert guidance, full-day care, and kind, science-backed training—all in one joyful program.
Spots fill fast—book your Puppy Academy session today!
where to find us
VetLand Hospital and Emergency
Emergency Veterinary Hospital
Call Us: (03) 8595 6655
Location: 619 Whitehorse RD, Mitcham

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