Puppy Training
(10-20 weeks at the start of the class)
Our puppy classes are not your average class. We cover important socialisation experiences for your puppy which include meeting new people, new dogs and puppies their own age (in a controlled manor, not a run around free for all), new surfaces, new sounds, recalls, basic puppy positions, walking on a lead and help and advice on toilet training and nipping and chewing (and probably a lot more!). We also work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Puppy Foundation Award.
Classes are limited to 6 puppies to ensure you get enough time with an instructor and to ensure that your puppy does not become overwhelmed in a new environment. Its important that puppy socialisation should be a positive experience.
Puppies must have had at least their first vaccination before attending and be under 20 weeks of age at the start of the course. This is a guide and small breed puppies are welcome up to 9 months old.
We offer online tutorials via a closed Facebook group as well as handouts to compliment our in person puppy training as we know how easy it is to forget things when you get home!
(4 Months -9 Months)
Puppy Club
Adolescence in dogs can be a very tricky phase. It is caused by changes in their hormones and physical development. It is the most common age for dogs to be rehomed as your dog has the energy of a puppy, the brain of a teenager and is usually the size of an adult dog!
They may display selective hearing, lack of attention span, apparent “stubbornness”, lack of self-control and the start of unwanted behaviours (e.g., resource guarding, chasing, etc). It is probably the most challenging phase in raising a dog.
Puppy club isn't a course, its an ongoing class for as long as you feel you would like to continue or until your puppy reaches 9 months and can graduate to 'Youth club'. Classes are booked in terms of 6-8 weeks.
It will cover exercises such as:
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walking on a loose lead,
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meeting other dogs and people in a controlled manner,
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food manners,
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jumping up,
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waits,
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recalls
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and more...
We to improve your relationship and give you exercises to work on at home. Each week is different so its not repeated in the same way for each term.
Suitable for dogs who have had some previous structured Puppy Training (doesn't need to be with us) who are under 9 months of age. . If you have not attended any formal puppy classes previously please contact us before booking.
Youth Club
(9 -24 months)
Youth club follows a similar format to puppy club in that its an ongoing class for as long as you feel you need to continue training and need our support. We continue to work on exercises that owners find challenging whilst their dog goes through adolescence. Classes are booked in terms of 6-8 weeks.
Puppy Explorers
(Puppies up to
5 months of age)
This is a one hour workshop designed to introduce puppies to new socialisation experiences by allowing them to freely explore new surfaces and textures using food & toys and lots of play and encouragement.
This is designed for puppies under 20 weeks of age on the date of the class. You will need lots of treats!
Further details including dates of Puppy Explorers can be found here
Getting a Puppy?
Top tip: Get booked onto a puppy course sooner rather than later - dont wait until the puppy is 12 weeks old and has had both its vaccines before starting to look and wanting an immediate start- most good training classes will only take a small number of puppies so you will need to wait until there is room. Early socailisation and training is so important!
