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Puppy School Classes

Puppy University

Labrador puppy walking on lead focusing on owner outside

The next step in your puppy’s training journey

Puppy University is a fun, structured and practical 6-week course designed to help you turn your puppy’s foundation training into real-life skills you can rely on every day.

Designed for Puppy School graduates up to 1 year old as well as puppies that have already learned the basics elsewhere, this course helps you and your dog succeed beyond the classroom, teaching them to listen and respond through the challenges of adolescence in different environments.

  • Puppy University is a set of six training classes lasting one hour each week.
  • The comprehensive programme has been specifically designed to develop useful skills and responses in real life settings.
  • Each training exercise gradually progresses building on your dog's understanding and reliability each week.
Puppy University

What will my dog learn?

  • 01 /
    Really reliable recall in different environments
  • 02 /
    Building loose lead skills for easier, more enjoyable walks
  • 03 /
    Polite greetings without jumping
  • 04 /
    Fast emergency stop for safety
  • 05 /
    Confident ‘leave’ around common distractions
  • 06 /
    ‘Get it!’, ‘Carry’ and ‘Can I have it?’ - building a retrieve
  • 07 /
    Rock solid ‘stay’ in real-life situations
  • 08 /
    Developing loose lead walking
  • 09 /
    Engagement and focus around distractions
  • 10 /
    Practical life habits that benefit everyday living
  • 11 /
    Build consistency with weekly, fun training ‘missions’

What to expect from Puppy University

  • Large black dog retrieving newspaper as trick for training class
  • Graduation rosettes for completing puppy training classes

Real-life training that works.

Each week, Puppy University focuses on a real-life environment, helping your puppy gradually build confidence and reliability in the situations that matter most:

Weekly training themes:

  • At Home – calm behaviour and everyday manners
  • Neighbourhood Walks – loose lead walking and focus
  • Open Spaces (parks & fields) – recall with distractions
  • Rural Environments – new sights, smells and experiences
  • Urban Settings – confidence in busier areas
  • Café Training – settling calmly in public

It is our aim that everyone attending our Puppy University classes learns easily in a comfortable and encouraging atmosphere.

At the end of our six-week course, dogs ‘graduate’ and receive a very special Puppy University; rosette and certificate for completing the course.

Is it for you?

  • Golden Retriever puppy sat on owners lap in local puppy training classes

Puppy University is suitable for those owners and dogs who have  a basic level of training.

Puppy University is ideal for:

  • Puppies who have completed Puppy School
  • Owners looking for puppy training beyond the basics
  • Dogs entering adolescence and becoming more distracted
  • Anyone looking to build real-life reliability and confidence in their training

To discuss whether this course would be suitable for your puppy or dog, please get in touch with your nearest Puppy School tutor who offers these classes.

Continue your puppy’s training journey



Training doesn’t stop after Puppy School - and further training into adolescence is where the real transformation happens.

Join Puppy University and keep your training journey going!

You’ll also receive:

  • Access to detailed step-by-step notes and videos via The Puppy Club
  • Ongoing support from your tutor

Your Local Class

  • White, fluffy puppy with girl celebrating their graduation from puppy training classes

To find your nearest Puppy University class, view course prices and get details on how to book, please use the class locator below to get in touch with your local Puppy School tutor directly.

Find a Puppy University class near you and book today!

 

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Testimonials

What Clients say
about Puppy School

  • “Good fun and very relaxed classes. Small numbers in class so we got lots of attention from Sarah. Step by step approach which I could then work through and practice with Taz during the week.”
    —   Anna
  • “Catherine went out of her way to make sure we all understood how dogs should treated in their early life, she always tried to include every puppy in every exercise and made sure we all fun. ”
    —   Serena
  • “Frankie is a natural puppy instructor with bags of energy and knowledge. The course was very informative and very enjoyable. Both Sassy and I have learned a great deal. I feel confident moving on with Sassy's training and look forward to future courses. Course was perfect and a huge thank you to Frankie, see you at the next course.”
    —   Jenny
  • “Charlie was absolutely wonderful in all aspects. Friendly, kind and knowledgeable. Always available to answer any questions or concerns. Charlie is very experienced and myself and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed the classes and wish that we had more weeks together with our puppy family! Highly recommended and really enjoyable! Thank you for helping us understood our puppy and teaching us ways to grow together - invaluable”
    —   Sam
  • “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