Puppy Classes
Puppies aged 12-20 weeks (at start date of class) - £90 for 7 classes, first class 1 hour 30 min, the rest are 1 hour long
Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 4 puppies per class, and take place outdoors, in a private, secure field
Classes are run on Saturdays
Next available classes
Starting Saturday 5th July 2025 (9:30 AM)
Starting Saturday 19th July 2025 (10:30 AM)
Other options for puppies:
Too young for puppy class? Try puppy pre-school
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
Advice on setting up your new puppy for success - toilet training, biting/ chewing, socialisation, crate training, raising kids and dogs together.
£20 for 90 minutes (can be divided into multiple sessions)
Location options:
At the training fields (GU28 0PT)
Via video call
At your home (additional cost for travel)
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
As an alternative to group puppy classes, with the same material as the group classes, but with the benefit of 121 focused tuition
£25 per hour
Location options:
At the training fields (GU28 0PT)
Via video call
At your home (additional cost for travel)
Puppy too old for puppy class? How about teen classes?
Prefer private, customised training? Try puppy 121 training
Puppy too old for puppy class? How about teen classes?
A small group class with a focus on recall, lead walking, impulse control and body handling skills for grooming and vets.
£100 for 5 sessions, each 1 hour
Class content
You will learn:
- How (and when) to use a marker word or clicker
- Recognise and understand your puppy's body language
- Introduction to basic training theory
- Focus games with your puppy
- How to encourage your puppy to settle and relax
- How to play with your puppy in a way that won’t encourage problem behaviours or lead to injury
- Helping your puppy be comfortable when being handled (for grooming, during vet visits or at the groomers)
- How to prevent guarding behaviours - for example, guarding food, chews and toys
- Discuss socialising your puppy to other dogs and people - how + best methods
- Help with introducing your puppy to novel things and encouraging confidence and neutrality around dogs, people and novel things
- How to manage chewing, mouthing and puppy biting
- Advice on toilet training
- Ensuring your puppy is happy being left alone
- About enrichment and some ideas to get you started
- Troubleshoot any training issues you may have
Your puppy will learn:
- To recognise and respond to a marker word or clicker
- To recognise their name
- Focus on you
- Come when called
- Sit and lie down on cue
- Walk on a loose lead without pulling
- 'Stay'
- Settle
- 'Drop it’
- 'Leave it’
- Nose to hand target
- Spin + Twist
- to get on + off objects when asked
- Chin rest
- Lay on side
- Go to a place mat or bed on cue
- Greet people appropriately without jumping up
- Learn some basic nosework games
- To gain confidence
Your puppy will also have the opportunity to:
- Socialise with other people and puppies
- Explore some novel objects
- See some sheep (behind a fence)
It is important to note, there is so much to cover in these classes we will only spend a short time focusing on each exercise, therefore it is vital to practice at home between classes, and continue practicing once the course has ended. Keep the training sessions short, just a few minutes here and there will do your puppy wonders.
Additional Information
What to bring
- Your puppy
- Food your puppy likes - a lot of it in little bits (their kibble, chicken, treats etc) - I recommend using a treat pouch or bum bag to hold treats in an easily accessible way
- A toy your puppy likes - ideally not squeaky toys or toys that roll - these can be too distracting for the other puppies
- Poo bags
- Collar, (and/ or a harness if you have one)
- Lead (no extendable leads please)
- Bowl for water
- Water for yourself
- Small piece of bedding/ blanket / mat for your puppy to relax on and practice settling
- Proof of Vaccination
- Any members of family interested in learning, including children over 5 (they will be learning how to interact and train the puppy too)
- Wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty - the classes are outdoors so please dress ready for the weather
Preparing for the puppy classes
Car travel
To reach the training site your puppy will have to travel by car. It is best to get your puppy used to car travel beforehand, to reduce their stress or likelihood for car sickness.
It is recommended to prepare them as follows:
- Play with your puppy and feed treats and small meals in the parked car to build good associations with being in a car
- Take your puppy on short journeys, ending with a walk or a play session
- Place your puppy on non-slip, absorbent bedding for the journey. A smaller space is better than a large one so your puppy can lean against the sides for support. A travel crate is good for this.
- Close doors carefully and drive considerately. Remember that your puppy cannot see where the car is going, is not sitting in a seat, and cannot predict when the next corner will be coming up
- Please note it is required by law that dogs are suitably restrained in a vehicle (e.g. crate, in the boot with a guard, or attached to a seatbelt with a harness)
Treats and Toys
Puppies joining the class need to be interested in working for the rewards you offer during training. Mostly this will mean TREATS (and lots of them)!
I also recommend not feeding your puppy just before the class, a small meal a few hours earlier should be fine.
Bringing a toy for your puppy is another thing I recommend, it can be a good motivator and reward for a playful pup.
Vaccinations and disease control
Please make sure your puppy is vaccinated and wormed before your first class session. You will need to bring a vaccination certificate with you to class. To help reduce risk of disease spread there is not a communal water bowl (hence why I ask you to bring your own).
Try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the first class. This will allow your puppy to recover from the journey, take a small walk and go to toilet before coming into class. Try to avoid other puppies during this time rather than let them meet others and play. This will allow your puppy to relax, toilet and be ready for class.
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