Puppy School Classes

Puppy University

Puppy University is our follow-on course from Puppy School. Puppy University is designed to offer our clients a structured yet fun and educational course that tackles some of the challenges of owning an adolescent dog.

Puppy University is a set of six training classes lasting one hour each week.
The comprehensive programme has been specifically designed to develop further training and motivation.
Each training exercise gradually progresses building on your dog's understanding and reliability each week.

Puppy University

What will my dog learn?

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Checking in
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Building up a Retrieve
03 /
Verbal Markers
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Life Rewards
05 /
Weekly Tricks
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Developing ‘Leave’
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Distance Cues
08 /
Developing loose lead walking
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Developing ‘Stays’
10 /
Manners through gateways and doorways

What to expect from Puppy University

Puppy University is designed to improve the bond and working relationship between you and your dog, improving focus in distracting situations. 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.

When can I join?

Puppy University is designed as a follow-on course from our Puppy School but Puppy University is also suitable for those owners and dogs who have already secured a basic level of training.

To discuss whether this course would be suitable for your puppy or dog, please get in touch with your Puppy University Tutor.

Advice

Help and Advice

Throughout the course, your Puppy University tutor will be on hand to help you with any behaviour problems that you are experiencing.
In order to complete their training to host and teach Puppy University classes, our tutors have attended a five-day practical handling course with Gwen Bailey and other experienced Puppy School tutors, taught at an animal rescue centre working with adolescent shelter dogs.
All our tutors have received in-house behavioural training courses and keep up to date with the latest behavioural science.

Your Local Class

Since further training is needed, not all Puppy School tutors are qualified to run Puppy University courses.

To find out if your local tutor runs classes or to find out where your nearest Puppy Univeristy class is, for course price information, info on how to book onto a Puppy University course, and for further details, please use our class locator below and contact your local Puppy School tutor direct.

Find a tutor

Testimonials

What Clients say
about Puppy School

“Attending puppy school had allowed Ozzy to learn new skills. During the classes Sarah and Adam were very friendly and always on hand to offer good advice and tips. They were also very understanding of Ozzy's needs as he can be a nervous at times.”

— Susan
“I can’t imagine a tutor better than Kelly. She was so reassuring and helpful, and skilled in getting us through the exercises. Her fondness for the dogs and enthusiasm was obvious.”

— Emma
“Rocket and I enjoyed every class and Cat was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. It was fab watching her interact with each dog, and be able to show owners what was possible, no matter what temperament of dog. Fantastic to watch and great tips given as we went along trying the new skills. ”

— Andrea
“Definitely a great basis for puppy training and we will be attending more classes. Also liked the fact it was a small class.”

— Jeff
“Celia clearly has many years of puppy and dog training, handling and behaviour experience. I would definitely recommend her puppy classes to everyone as she covers quite a range of skills, in a relatively small group, which ensures that every participant is given equal time to learn and practice new skills.”

— Jan