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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
  • New puppy, 8 week old French Bulldog sleeping on owners lap after training class

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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  • “Frankie was amazing, absolutely loved going every week and so did Riley. We learnt so much in such a lovely and fun atmosphere!”
    —   Jane
  • “Absolutely loved it, learnt so much and Crunchie loved it too. Will miss it so will hopefully book on to the next stage”
    —   Laura
  • “Loved this course, so helpful and Claire is an amazing tutor.”
    —   Luke
  • “The whole family really enjoyed the puppy course. Elin was a brilliant instructor, extremely knowledgeable, helpful, welcoming and easy to understand. We have learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Thank you!”
    —   Sam
  • “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