Roz has unlocked the language of dog for us. As first time dog owners we are starting to feel confident with all aspects of dog training for our cocker spaniel. We would definitely recommend.
Puppy classes in Bristol (BS3 3LT)
Nurturing future stars: Lay the foundation for a well balanced dog under our guidance
Start your journey together on the right paw with our supportive, engaging group puppy classes in Bristol
Unlock your puppy's full potential. Designed to lay a solid foundation, our puppy classes in Bristol (BS3) educate owners on preventing problem behaviours, teach your puppy everyday life skills and facilitate healthy socialisation. Our qualified and experienced trainers use positive and gentle methods to make learning fun and effective, fostering a strong bond between you and your puppy.
Our puppy class packages
6 week puppy class course, including LOTS of resources : £120.00 inc VAT
Puppy classes + 1 hour 1-2-1 session : £180.00 inc VAT
Next course dates: April 2025 dates are as follows
Class 1 : Online Owner Q&A session (no puppies needed) : 1st April 6.30pm
Classes 2 & 3: Online Practical Sessions: Tuesdays 8th & 15th April OR * Wednesdays 9th & 16th February 6.30pm
Classes 4, 5 & 6: Classroom Practical Sessions: Tuesdays 22nd & 29th April 6th May and 6pm or 7.15pm * OR * Wednesdays 23rd, 30th April and 7th May 6pm or 7.15pm
Refund Policy: Cancellations before the course starts incur a £40.00 admin fee, deducted from the refunded amount (plus goody bag value, if taken).
This fee covers resources provided upon booking and allows you to retain your place in the support group.
Cancellations part-way through the course, before the classroom sessions start, will only be refunded £50.00 if we are able to fill your place.
What we can train
Our puppy classes not only focus on training your puppy but also on educating you, the owner, to understand and communicate effectively with your new companion. With our support, you'll have all the skills and knowledge required to navigate puppy parenthood.
What you get
A Q&A meeting online is followed by five one-hour long practical training classes where puppy numbers are limited, so attendees get plenty of 1-2-1 coaching from the two trainers present. A comprehensive puppy training manual full of information and video tutorials PLUS a goodie bag (treats, lead, lickimat, puppy safe chew) is also provided, as well as two webinars on dog body language and behaviour AND unlimited access to our training support group on Facebook. For those who want to keep the training going, you are invited to progress onto our outdoor classes for older dogs.
Where we can train
Our course takes into consideration that training should always start in a low distraction environment. The first two online classes allow you and your puppy to practise in a low-pressure environment (your home) and gives young puppies time to settle and bond with you. This gives you and your puppy a solid foundation of learning to apply to the the three practical sessions at our training center in Bedminster, Bristol (BS3) - setting you up to succeed in the more distracting classroom environment. In good weather and when there are enough daylight hours, we take the final class out onto a walk location in Bristol to put things into practise 'in the wild'.
Frequently asked questions
What skills and behaviours are covered in your puppy classes?
Our puppy class course helps you proactively prevent common puppy problems as well as teaching fundamental lifeskills. This includes settling in public places, walking nicely on lead, being comfortable with handling and grooming, recall, food and toy manners, dropping items they’ve picked up, ‘stay’ and a hand target (a way of moving your puppy easily without resorting to picking them up).
How experienced are the trainers with different puppies?
Our head of behaviour, Roz Pooley, has been running the puppy classes since 2013. During this time as well as in our work as Clinical Animal Behaviourists, there are few breeds or types of puppies or dogs that we have not worked with. Our classes have been featured in the 2022 book by Suzanne Rogers called ‘Canine Behaviour in Mind’ and Roz has even written a peer reviewed article on puppy socialisation for a veterinary journal. Roz’s team are all experienced and qualified in their own right, but are also mentored by her which promotes a consistent, team approach.
How do your classes cater to different puppy personalities and learning styles?
Attendees get the opportunity to ask us plenty of questions during the Q&A class that opens the course, as well as on our Client Support Group on Facebook. If they aren’t on Facebook, we’re always available via email to provide support when needed. The in-person classroom sessions are divided into small groups of 4-5 puppies which supports plenty of individualised coaching. Puppies have their own private training area that supports focus and building confidence, before engaging in carefully considered socialisation sessions at the end of each class.
Can you describe the transition from online to in-person training in your puppy classes and its benefits?
During Covid, we noticed that our puppy class attendees in Lockdown at their homes achieved a higher standard of training. This lead to us creating a hybrid course that supports young puppies who are settling into their new homes, as well as building focus in highly social or exciteable puppies, that may be easily distracted in the classroom. We start the course off with a Q&A session, followed by two practical training classes online before heading to the classroom for the final three sessions. The training results and constant influx of puppies recommended to us by previous attendees speak for themselves!
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