XL Bully Puppies Can Still Go To School - October 2023
XL Bully puppies have always been welcomed at Puppy School (our classes are for puppies under 20 weeks and we focus on carefully controlled social greetings rather than puppy play so size matching is unnecessary).
Important Update November 2023: The UK Government have announced that XL Bullies will be added to the list of banned types on 31st December 2023 (see here for further details). Due to this, sadly, we can only take these puppies into classes if our insurance allows. If you would like to bring your XL Bully puppy to our classes, please contact your local tutor to see if their insurance will allow for special dispensation to be given so your puppy can come to school.
As you may know the English Government have said they will ban the XL Bully breed from December 2023. The specifics of how this will affect XL Bully puppies and their families are still to be confirmed.
If you currently own a puppy, we recommend you talk to one of our Puppy School tutors for information on how to introduce a muzzle positively, how to socialise rapidly and effectively, and book your puppy into our reward-based classes.
All dogs can learn to be aggressive, and all puppies of any breed brought up with kind, knowledgeable owners in a stress-free supportive environment, who use only reward-based teaching methods, can learn to be peaceful and polite. Knowledge for owners is key and Puppy School aims to provide owners with a basic training for life that is ENTIRELY positive.
Problems arise with any breed if outdated punishment-based methods are used or care is not taken to socialise well when young, or if they are kept in stressful conditions or those that cause physical or social deprivation.
Problems are further exacerbated when dogs are very large and strong, where they have hidden accentuated genetic behaviour traits for guarding, fighting, a high play/work drive, or sustained arousal, or where inbreeding is rife, or where little consideration is given to avoiding inheritable diseases that can lead to irritability due to pain and discomfort.
More often than not, it is people, not the dogs who are responsible when dogs bite, and we call for tougher and more immediate controls on members of society who use or breed dogs as weapons or for intimidation.
Testimonials
What Clients say
about Puppy School
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“I couldn't fault it! Debbie was brilliant from start to finish and I have already seen such a massive difference in Honey and her training. ”— Steve
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“Caroline was lovely, clearly knowledgeable, very approachable and patient.”— Sarah
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“Frankie was amazing, absolutely loved going every week and so did Riley. We learnt so much in such a lovely and fun atmosphere!”— Jane
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“It was a small class of 4 puppies which was perfect. Caroline was always in control but the class was relaxed and most of all the puppies had fun. I enjoyed every week and the manual reflected the practice each week so we could practice at home. I genuinely felt sad when it came to an end after 6 weeks. I will absolutely recommend this class.”— Mark
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“Hayley and Peter were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and patient with Maple. The classes were very engaging and it was an absolute joy to watch Maple learn and grow! ”— Sherry