Start Them Off On The Right Paw
For Puppies 7-14 Weeks
Specifically designed for young puppies to get the best start in life. We’ve designed a dedicated space that is separate from our main daycare and tailored specifically for young puppies. This area has been carefully developed over 3.5 years to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and enrichment.
We are currently trialling a no-assessment policy for puppies 14 weeks and under. To keep things safe and stress-free, please ensure someone is available on-call during your puppy’s visit in case needed.
For health and safety, puppies must be carried in the car park and on carpeted areas. While we can’t control which dogs pass through the car park, we can control who enters our facility and maintain strict sanitisation inside to keep your puppy safe.
Why Early Socialisation Matters
Research shows that early socialisation is crucial for raising a well-rounded, confident adult dog and reducing the likelihood of fear or anxiety later in life. Between 3 and 14–16 weeks of age, puppies go through a neurological development stage known as the “sensitive period” or “socialisation period.”
During this time, curiosity outweighs fear. Puppies are primed to explore new environments, meet different people and dogs, and experience new textures, sights, and sounds. The positive experiences they gain now help lay the foundation for a balanced, resilient adult dog.
How it is implemented
First Day:
On your puppy’s first day, please allow an extra 15 minutes so we can have a quick chat with you and get to know your pup before drop-off. One of our team members will then take your puppy into our dedicated puppy area, where they can toilet, explore the space at their own pace, and enjoy some one-on-one time with a handler.
As your puppy settles in, they may gradually be introduced to calm, neutral adult dogs or other puppies of similar age and size. Every introduction is carefully managed to ensure positive experiences, always moving at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for your puppy.
Building Routine & Positive Experiences
Once they’ve found their paws, grow in confidence and settle Into Academy routine, their days are carefully structured with a balance of short play sessions, positive exposure opportunities, and plenty of rest.
Each session staff will build on what they have learnt, and work on fundamental social skills, confidence building, and basic obedience and handling. To guide their development, puppies are thoughtfully paired with calm, well-rounded adult dogs who help model appropriate interactions, how to co exist with others, how to greet and play nicely.
What to bring
- A blanket and/or toy from home to help settle in to nap time
- Lunch in a named container or snap bag
- Own treats if not allowed our treats (possyum)
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How do I know my puppy is safe?
Your puppy’s health and safety are our top priority. Much like a structured puppy class, we’ve designed a dedicated space that is separate from our main daycare and tailored specifically for young puppies. This area has been carefully developed over 3.5 years to ensure it meets the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and enrichment.
The space is built with fully sanitizable surfaces, including floors, walls, play equipment, and even the outdoor ground area, allowing us to maintain the strictest hygiene. Our team cleans and disinfects the entire space multiple times a day, including walls and outdoor surfaces and water bowls are changed between puppies.
All dogs attending ECC are fully vaccinated, creating strong herd immunity to safeguard our youngest visitors. Puppies are only ever introduced to healthy, fully vaccinated dogs, ensuring socialisation happens in a safe and controlled way.
With dedicated facilities, rigorous cleaning protocols, and strict vaccination requirements, you can feel confident your puppy is in a safe, healthy environment designed just for them.
Our indoor and outdoor puppy areas feature fully sanitised surfaces. Unlike many daycares, our outdoor space contains no soil or bark, which can harbour bacteria and diseases that are impossible to sanitise. Puppies also have full access to the outdoors, encouraging proper toilet habits rather than going indoors.
How is the area sanitised?
Our facility is cleaned regularly with Odarid - a pet safe disinfectant that has been tested and proven to eliminate viruses such as:
Canine parvovirus, canine distemper, feline leukemia, corona virus, equine influenza A, salmonella, e-coli, streptococcus, HIV-1 (aids virus), hepatitis B virus(HBV), Herpes 1 and 2, legionella pneumophila, enterobacter aerogenes, enterococcus faecium, staphylococcus, listeria monocytogenes, infectious peritonititis, avian influenza, and most viruses, bacteria and fungi.
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The area is cleaned both indoors, outdoors, equipment and walls multiple times a day. Water bowls and pools sanitised and replaced between each dog/puppy.
Does my puppy have to have an assessment before booking?
We are currently trialling a no-assessment process for puppies aged 7–12 weeks. While this makes it easier to get started, we do ask that someone is available on-call during your puppy’s visit in case they show signs of stress. Our priority is to ensure every puppy feels safe, supported, and comfortable throughout their time with us.
Do puppies have access to outside?
Yes, puppies have full access to our dedicated outdoor area, designed with their safety and development in mind. Our staff support toilet training by encouraging and rewarding pups to use the artificial grass outside.
Our indoor and outdoor puppy areas are seperate from the main daycare and feature fully sanitisable surfaces. Unlike many daycares, our outdoor space contains no soil or bark, which can harbour bacteria and diseases that are impossible to sanitise. Puppies also have full access to the outdoors, encouraging proper toilet habits rather than going indoors.
Will my puppy be kenneled for their daycare stay?
We run our Puppy Academy a little differently from standard daycare. Puppies have very different needs, they enjoy short play sessions with carefully matched friends, followed by plenty of regular nap times. This balance ensures puppies are grouped safely and appropriately, while still getting the critical rest their growing bodies and minds need.
Did you know puppies need up to 18–20 hours of sleep per day? Our routine helps make sure they get it!
Does my puppy need to be vaccinated before attending?
For everyone’s safety, all puppies must have received at least their first DHP vaccination (parvo, distemper, etc.). This is usually given by the breeder before your puppy comes home.
Can I bring lunch for my puppy?
You sure can! You can also purchase lunch via the "add-ons" section in the owner portal