Puppy and dog group classes

Puppy owners, families and dog owners wanting socialisation and basic obedience in a group setting.

Charge per person or dog for a multi-week course. Revenue grows as you fill more classes per week.

• Confident at leading a group
• Strong knowledge of puppy socialisation and obedience
• Organising bookings and class plans

• Public liability insurance that covers classes and venue hire
• Check with your local council about permits for running classes in parks or public land
• Vaccination checks for puppies to reduce disease risk in class
• Dog-to-dog incidents: keep class sizes manageable and have clear rules
• Weather and venue availability can affect your schedule

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on venue hire, insurance, equipment and how you promote your classes. Treat this as an estimate and get quotes for your own hall or paddock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on class sizes, how many classes you run and your pricing. These are estimates only, and the plan assumes at least about 8 hours a week.

Check you have public liability insurance covering classes and venue hire, and ask your local council about permits for parks or public land. Also check vaccination requirements for puppies, set class size limits and clear rules, and plan for weather and venue availability.