Now that you have your puppy…

…you only have a small window to ensure it has the best start in life.
The most important time of your dog’s life is now that it is a puppy. The right steps taken at this time will have a profound and everlasting effect on your puppy. The more new and enjoyable experiences your puppy has, the more likely it will be to mature into a well-adjusted dog. As puppies get older, they become more cautious and find it more difficult to get accustomed to new experiences. Puppies grow fast, so you need to get started straight away.

Why do I need to train my puppy?

Training is a way of letting puppies know what is required of them, so that they can live happily according to our rules and customs. It ensures you have control of your puppy at all times, particularly in potentially dangerous situations.It teaches your puppy to listen to you and ignore distractions. It is a means of building a positive relationship with your puppy.

Why do I need to socialise my puppy?

By ensuring that your puppy has many new and happy experiences in his young life, you will be equipping your puppy to enjoy the presence and actions of all people; including men, strangers and children. It will also teach your puppy to enjoy being examined, restrained, hugged, and handled by people like children, veterinarians, visitors and groomers. It will teach your puppy to be confident, friendly and well-behaved with other dogs.

Our puppy classes

We have designed our puppy training classes so that they are fun and easy for both you and your puppy.

We only use highly effective positive/reward methods for our training, ensuring that your puppy is free to learn in a happy and relaxed manner. Your puppy will be quick to learn and will love the interaction with you.
Your puppy will learn to:

• Come when called
• Sit
• Walk well on lead
• Wait/Stay
• Lie Down
• Good manners
• Fun tricks
• and more…

Our classes also provide socialisation with people and other puppies so that your puppy can grow into well-adjusted and well-mannered dog.

You will get an opportunity to meet other puppy owners and exchange stories and tips.

Classes are open to all vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks old.

The course lasts 6 weeks, with classes taking place once a week for an hour. The whole family is welcomed, in particular children (over 5 years old).

Classes are held in the lovely village of Deddington, Oxfordshire; just 15-20 minutes from Chipping Norton, Bicester, Brackley and Banbury.

We also offer private training classes. Please contact us for more information.

Please note that courses are only refundable by giving at least 14 days’ notice.