The Complete Puppy Package

This package has been put together to help you from the get go. If you haven’t yet picked up your puppy or they are under 12 weeks of age, this option will support you and your puppy through those all important development stages.

Includes;

1 x Puppy Prep (online)

6 week group puppy course (Puppy Life Skills. In person classes.)

1 x Puppy Conversations (in person class)

2 x 1:1 in person session

10% off Bronze Life Skills

To book one of these sessions please fill in one of the contact forms HERE

Puppy Prep Session

We absolutely love it when people get in touch before their puppy arrives as we can help you from the get go. You’ll be in a better position to know what to expect and we find those that have these appointments are more prepared and less overwhelmed.

Your puppies first night, sleeping, toilet training, preventing separation issues, how to set up your home and puppy proof items and the garden are just a few of the topics we can help you with. These appointments are one hour and you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you may have.

Becoming a multi-dog household? We advised the prep session to ensure they got off to the best possible start and form a relationship that works for both (or all) of them.

To book one of these sessions please fill in one of the contact forms Spaces available from April 2024

Group classes. Puppy Life Skills

Indoor Venue.

Tuesday evenings @6pm

Spaces Available From April 2024

Tuesday evenings @7pm

Spaces available from May 2024

Please check with your vet but as this course is run indoors and is very low risk you can begin for vaccinations are complete. We have puppies attend from 8 weeks old once they have received their first vaccination. If your puppy is older than 4 months please get in touch so we can discuss the best option for you and your puppy.

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1-2-1 Puppy Options

Do you feel you and your family would benefit more from individual one 2 one attention?

As well as covering the basics, we can tailor the course to your needs and learning style of your pup, therefore allowing for the most efficient training and day-to-day routines to be put in place so you and your pup can thrive by getting things right from the get go.

1 off sessions or courses are available please fill out one of the contact forms here on the website and we will get back to you.

Puppy Conversations

Are you hoping your puppy will grow up to be a happy, confident dog? Not sure of your puppies play style? Worried about mixing them in the big wide world with unknown dogs?

These sessions are so valuable at this early stage in your pups development. Helping build confidence with positive interactions & exposure.

If your pup has had their second vaccination and is under 16 weeks old you can come along and watch the pups interact with each other. We will be on hand to talk you through their body language, show you how and when you may need to get involved and regain some attention

*If you have a nervous pup and they are older than 16 weeks send us a message as you may still be able to attend if we think it will benefit your pup.

Suitable for pups once they have had their second vaccination until 4 months old.

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Puppy Conversations

These sessions include;

• Letting your puppy off the lead in a safe environment.

• We will be on hand to show you how to appropriately socialise and avoid common pitfalls

• These sessions are so valuable at this early stage in your pups development. Helping build confidence with positive interactions & exposure.

• Understanding your dog's communication can help you identify what your dog needs before a situation may escalate, we'll be on hand to talk you through their body language, discussion of play styles, show you if, how and when you may need to get involved and regain some attention.

• Some pups just come along once where others will benefit from multiple sessions. This will be discussed with you during the session.

More about Puppy Life Skills

The class files are available for you to read at your own leisure in the private Facebook group.

Our Puppy Life Skills course is designed to introduce you and your puppy to some basic exercises that will help build strong foundations to your relationship, provide understanding of their needs and how to deal with doggy behaviours in the home and when on walks. 

The classes run for 6 consecutive weeks; aiming to cover a variety topics, including socialisation, habituation, praise & reward, introduction to recall, toilet training, puppy play and biting, jumping up, impulse control, settle behaviours, handling techniques, introduction to loose lead walking, sits, downs and much more designed to prepare you and your puppy for life within the family, and as part of the wider community.

Classes are 45 minutes long, and will consist for the most part, of practical exercises, although there will be an element of theory and discussion in places.

On your first session you will receive a welcome pack of fish4dogs food samples and a 100% discount code for two weeks worth of food with Butternutbox.

On completing the course you and your puppy will receive a certificate and more fish4dogs samples.

If you have any questions, or would like more information on our Puppy training please fill out one of the contact forms here on the website and we will get back to you.

Taking on new clients in 2023

Group training isn’t for all dogs and some behavioural and training issues are not best dealt within a class environment. For dogs best suited to 1-1 training we will work with you to help you understand and resolve behaviour and training issues. We do this using behaviour modification and management methods that do not use force, fear, pain or intimidation.

1-1 sessions are held on an appointment basis in your own home, in one of our training venues or online. An initial assessment is around 90 minutes and follow on sessions are advisable to help coach you through the process. Follow up sessions are available to book as you go or as a bundle. We will discuss and record a full history of the problem and your dog’s temperament will be assessed. Our goal will be to make clear the motivation for the behaviour and give you a treatment programme that works for you & your dog.

Realistic expectations

As with all dog training there is no magic wand and treatment of behaviour problems is not like you see on the TV! It can take time to establish the causes of issues and develop the right training programme for your individual circumstances. All dog training requires patience and consistency with the best results being achieved where we consider the long-term goals, as well as immediate management and training.

What happens after the consultation?

You will receive a full report and summary of the consultation to make sure you get off on the right foot.

1-1 consultations greatly vary due to there being all sorts of issues that can cause problems. The initial consultation will give us the opportunity to assess your dog, have an in-depth conversation about the issue and how you are currently managing your dogs unwanted behaviour. We can then draw up a training protocol to suit you. Follow on appointments are also often necessary to help you and your dog continue to make progress, If appropriate we have a group session that runs once a week where you can practice around people and dogs in a safe environment whilst you build up confidence in yourself and dog. Further advice and after-care can be provided via Online Consultations, Follow on 1-1 sessions and email support.

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 Life Skills Bronze

Advance on basics skills already learnt, Learn some new training techniques and continue strengthening behaviours around distractions.

This course is designed to follow on from our Puppy Life Skills course or as a recommendation after attending a 1-2-1 session with us.

During this 6 week consecutive course we will be looking at those everyday skills that make walks enjoyable. Loose lead walking, recall and attention around distractions. We introduce a new, fun and practical trick, as well as promoting some chilled exercises you can do at home and on walks. Most of all we want you and your dog leaving having had a great time with each other in a field full of other dogs and people.

We have a very large enclosed private field for our training sessions. We maintain distances from each working team.

If you have attended Puppy Life Skills or been recommend the course during a 1-2-1 you can book a spot on one of the upcoming course below.

Upcoming start dates

May 2023

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If you are interested in joining this course please fill in a contact form on the website.

Silver Life Skills

Finished Bronze and want to keep that ball rolling in a supportive and fun environment?

Whether you dog is in adolescence and you need extra coaching during this time or you just want that dedicated time with your dog this is a great course to continue learning and strengthening your connection.

Upcoming start dates

May 2023

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Gold Life Skills

We now have a date confirmed for the next Gold course. If you have completed our Silver course you can now book you space

New dates coming soon for Autumn 2023!