Puppy University
The next step in your puppy’s training journey
Puppy University is a fun, structured and practical 6-week course designed to help you turn your puppy’s foundation training into real-life skills you can rely on every day.
Designed for Puppy School graduates up to 1 year old as well as puppies that have already learned the basics elsewhere, this course helps you and your dog succeed beyond the classroom, teaching them to listen and respond through the challenges of adolescence in different environments.
Puppy University is a set of six training classes lasting one hour each week.
The comprehensive programme has been specifically designed to develop useful skills and responses in real life settings.
Each training exercise gradually progresses building on your dog's understanding and reliability each week.
What will my dog learn?
- 01 /Really reliable recall in different environments
- 02 /Building loose lead skills for easier, more enjoyable walks
- 03 /Polite greetings without jumping
- 04 /Fast emergency stop for safety
- 05 /Confident ‘leave’ around common distractions
- 06 /‘Get it!’, ‘Carry’ and ‘Can I have it?’ - building a retrieve
- 07 /Rock solid ‘stay’ in real-life situations
- 08 /Developing loose lead walking
- 09 /Engagement and focus around distractions
- 10 /Practical life habits that benefit everyday living
- 11 /Build consistency with weekly, fun training ‘missions’
What to expect from Puppy University
Real-life training that works.
Each week, Puppy University focuses on a real-life environment, helping your puppy gradually build confidence and reliability in the situations that matter most:
Weekly training themes:
- At Home – calm behaviour and everyday manners
- Neighbourhood Walks – loose lead walking and focus
- Open Spaces (parks & fields) – recall with distractions
- Rural Environments – new sights, smells and experiences
- Urban Settings – confidence in busier areas
- Café Training – settling calmly in public
It is our aim that everyone attending our Puppy University classes learns easily in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere.
At the end of our six-week course, dogs ‘graduate’ and receive a very special Puppy University; rosette and certificate for completing the course.
Is it for you?
Puppy University is suitable for those owners and dogs who have a basic level of training.
Puppy University is ideal for:
- Puppies who have completed Puppy School
- Owners looking for puppy training beyond the basics
- Dogs entering adolescence and becoming more distracted
- Anyone looking to build real-life reliability and confidence in their training
To discuss whether this course would be suitable for your puppy or dog, please get in touch with your nearest Puppy School tutor who offers these classes.
Continue your puppy’s training journey
Training doesn’t stop after Puppy School - and further training into adolescence is where the real transformation happens.
Join Puppy University and keep your training journey going!
You’ll also receive:
- Access to detailed step-by-step notes and videos via The Puppy Club
- Ongoing support from your tutor
Your Local Class
To find your nearest Puppy University class, view course prices and get details on how to book, please use the class locator below to get in touch with your local Puppy School tutor directly.
Find a Puppy University class near you and book today!
Testimonials
What Clients say
about Puppy School
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“Good fun and very relaxed classes. Small numbers in class so we got lots of attention from Sarah. Step by step approach which I could then work through and practice with Taz during the week.”— Anna
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“We had such a wonderful experience with Jacki as our Puppy School tutor! She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive. Jacki explains training techniques clearly and makes them easy to follow, which really helped us feel confident. She creates such a positive learning environment where both the puppies and owners feel comfortable. Her calm, encouraging approach made a huge difference for our puppy, who grew in confidence and picked up new skills quickly. You can really see how much she cares about the dogs and their families. Thank you, Jacki, for giving us the tools we need to continue training and for making the classes such an enjoyable experience!”— Penelope
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“We enjoyed the class immensely it was very helpful and both Barney and the family gained a lot of knowledge and confidence at an important time in our bonding and setting a foundation for our future together so we will all be happy.”— Thomas
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“We had a wide range of breeds with us and Amanda knew the traits of each so well, knowing how to approach training with them all and adapting when necessary. Amanda made it so fun for the pups and us humans! Corky and I will miss it!”— David
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“Simple instructions but we learnt so much, such a great tutor and nothing was to much trouble, always finds the answer to any questions we had. Thank you so much ”— Anna