Puppy Advice

Your New Dog

You’re getting ready to welcome your new dog into your family. Here’s some advice to help you prepare for their arrival.

New dog content and resting on owners lap
  • 8 week old French Bulldog puppy sleeping on owners lap

Puppy Stages

Your puppy’s development stages – what to expect.

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  • New puppy at home laying down on blue and white striped blanket

Bringing a puppy home

Tips for helping your new dog to settle into their new home.

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  • Young puppy's first night resting on bed with small teddy

The first night with a new puppy

Surviving the first 24 hours as a new puppy parent.

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  • Golden Retriever puppy alone at home on bed with red rubber toy

Leaving puppies alone

What you need to know about leaving puppies alone

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  • Young puppy laying on floor indoors with head resting on teddy bear

Coping with the puppy blues

Experiencing regret at getting a puppy. You’re not alone!

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  • owner training Australian shepherd puppy to sit using food lure

Puppy training

How to train your puppy and find professional puppy training classes.

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  • Puppy walking in woodland on lead with owner for socialisation

Puppy socialisation

The key life skills your puppy needs to learn.

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  • Female owner laying down in dry grass with arms around her older dog

Dog care guides

Essential guides to help you care for your dog.

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  • Rescue dog at home laying upside down on white bedsheets

Bringing home a rescue dog

How to prepare to bring home your adopted dog.

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Testimonials

What Clients say
about Puppy School

  • “Claire, is so knowledgeable, patient and very helpful. Amber and I thoroughly enjoyed the six week course. It has certainly helped Amber to understand simple commands. Even though I have owned dogs before, Claire has taught me a lot too. A big thank you Claire. ”
    —   Thomas
  • “It was a good experience for both us and Reuben. I think puppy training is valuable for all dogs and owners!”
    —   David
  • “We loved the training sessions ! Boyce loved seeing his puppy friends and the training really helped give us a bit of confidence with lots of support offered. ”
    —   Terry
  • “Really enjoyable course, puppy , myself and my children loved attending . We found it really beneficial and helpful”
    —   Colin
  • “Great experience. I’ve been to dog training classes in the past and the instructors can be very “it’s your fault”, “you’re doing it wrong” to the owners, however, Eleanor was very patient, kind, and explained things in a helpful way rather than making you feel like you were at fault. Loved these classes. Rum loved them too!”
    —   Ryan