Puppy University
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.
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
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?
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
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!
Testimonials
What Clients say
about Puppy School
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“Honestly, we loved it. Aside from the obvious benefits in terms of behaviour improvements, we found it really lovely bonding experience with our new family member ❤️”— Mia
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“We absolutely loved attending puppy school with Elsa. The classes were so interesting and engaging, and we could really see how much Elsa learnt each week. Her confidence has grown so much, and the training tips have made a big difference at home too. Sandie was fantastic — so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. She made every class fun and interesting, which created such a relaxed and positive environment for both puppies and owners. It never felt overwhelming, just enjoyable and really rewarding. I would highly recommend these puppy classes to anyone with a new puppy. It’s been such a valuable experience for both of us!”— Stanley
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“It’s a fantastic course. The small sizes also really allow for personal tailoring if the exercise to suit my puppy. Neal made me so at ease when I struggled with something and there was never a I time I felt embarrassed to ask him to reexplain something I was struggling with.”— Daniel
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“Very enjoyable course with Sally being extremely calm , friendly and informative. She explained and demonstrated each task very well, it’s purpose and what practice should be done and how often. She was also very reassuring and encouraging if the puppy (or owner!) didn’t quite do things correctly.”— Annie
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“Simple instructions but we learnt so much, such a great tutor and nothing was to much trouble, always finds the answer to any questions we had. Thank you so much ”— Anna