Puppy Foundation Classes

Give your puppy the right start

Our Puppy Foundation Classes are designed to help you build calm, confident behaviour from the very beginning — while strengthening the bond between you and your puppy.

These classes are small, supportive and carefully structured, giving you practical skills you can use every day, not just during the session.

We focus on real-life foundations: calm walking, focus around distractions, handling, confidence and positive social experiences — all taught using force-free, reward-based methods.

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What we cover over 4 weeks

Each week builds on the last, with time for questions and individual support.

Foundations include:

Focus and engagement around distractions
Calm greetings and polite behaviour
Handling, grooming and vet-prep skills
Confidence building and body awareness
Settle and calm behaviours
Recall foundations and lead skills
Understanding puppy behaviour, not just cues

You’ll also learn how to read your puppy, manage arousal, and support them as they grow.

What makes these classes different?

Small group size (maximum 6–8 puppies)
Indoor venue – calm, safe and weather-proof
Individual support within a group setting
Behaviour-led approach – not just obedience
Pre-class behaviour questionnaire for every puppy
Clear guidance for owners before, during and after the course

This isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” puppy class. Each puppy is treated as an individual.

Who These Classes Are For

✔ Puppies under 6 months old
✔ First-time puppy owners
✔ Puppies who need confidence around new environments
✔ Owners who want calm, practical training (not shouting or corrections)
✔ Anyone who wants to prevent problems before they start

If you’re unsure whether group classes are right for your puppy, I’m always happy to advise.

How the Classes Run

Small groups, thoughtful structure

Small group sizes to keep things calm
Indoor venues suitable for young puppies
Positive, force-free methods only
Time built in for questions

We move at a pace that suits the puppies — not a rigid checklist.

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📅 Course Details

Start Date: Sunday 10th May
Duration: 4 weeks
Location: Walthamstow
(Priory Court Community Centre & Lloyd Park)

Time: Morning sessions (10.30am or 11am)
(Final time confirmed closer to the start date)

Price: £100 for the full course

🧠 What You’ll Learn

This course is designed to give you a strong, practical foundation in a calm and supportive environment.

Each week builds on the last, so you see real progress — not just in training, but in how your dog feels and behaves.

We focus on:

Engagement and focus around distractions
Recall foundations that actually work
Early loose lead walking
Nutrition, handling, play
Calm behaviour around dogs and people
Confidence building (indoors and outdoors)
Using food and play effectively

⚠️ Important to Know

This course is about building foundations — not quick fixes.

You’ll leave with:

A clear understanding of your dog
Practical tools to keep progressing
The confidence to handle real-life situations

🎟️ Book Your Place

Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.

👉 Secure your space here

How puppies are prepared

Before joining the class:

Owners complete a puppy behaviour & history questionnaire
I review this and prepare a brief overview for each puppy
I speak to owners in advance to explain the programme and class rules
Puppies must be up to date with vaccinations appropriate for their age

This helps keep everyone safe, relaxed and supported.

Course dates and time (next cohort)