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.

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  • 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 was really patient and positive. She was really helpful in giving advice tailored to the needs of each puppy and reaffirming always the value of positive reinforcement to help puppies make good choices which felt so much better than some of the 'corrective' techniques recommended by other puppy trainers. Felt like a very supportive positive environment. ”
    —   George
  • “Very informative, very friendly environment. Cat put me and Betty as ease right away and she was extremely approachable if I had any concerns or queries. ”
    —   Ross
  • “Kelly is a fantastic tutor and clearly is knowledgeable about her subject. I have learned a lot from this course and will be able to teach my puppy much more effectively. ”
    —   Katie
  • “Excellent puppy classes we really enjoyed them and could see Oscar developing. Claire took the time to cover class that we missed due to illness which was greatly appreciated and was always patient with Oscar. Would recommend to anyone with a puppy ”
    —   Louise
  • “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