Puppy Advice

Getting a dog

Congratulations! You’ve decided to get a dog. Having a dog in your life is great but they’re also a huge commitment and will change your life. Here are some things to help you prepare for getting a dog.

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  • Relaxed golden retriever dog being petted in new home

How to get a dog

Find out about the different ways you can get a puppy or dog.

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  • Adopted rescue dog looking up happily at new owner on grass

Adopting a dog

How to give a home to a dog that has been previously owned or rescued.

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  • Owner holds tan young puppy in arms whilst waiting for puppy training

Buying a puppy

Read our guides to help you find and safely buy your perfect puppy

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  • Sleeping puppy resting after training and play session

Preparing for your new puppy

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy

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  • Pug puppy getting ready for puppy classes choosing items in pet shop

What to buy for a puppy or dog

Here’s what you will need to buy to prepare for the arrival of your new puppy.

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Find the Perfect Puppy Class Near You

Discover small, friendly classes across the UK led by our expert, professional Puppy School Tutors. Get hands-on advice and support, to ensure your puppy gets the best start with positive, reward-based training.

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Find your nearest Puppy School

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Testimonials

What Clients say
about Puppy School

  • “Celia was outstanding, friendly, welcoming, professional, knowledgeable and efficient. I very much looked forward to our classes. She took into account my disability and was professionally accommodating. I have 2 friends with new puppies and have already recommended. I loved the website to back up the training, with the training videos and the initial pack with the puppy manual. Fabulous! ”
    —   George
  • “The venue was great, easy to park. It was interesting being part of group and watching others practice. Lottie is a brilliant instructor. Her knowledge of dog behaviour is impressive and she shared it readily. She was well prepared for every lesson. The booklet provided before the course was really helpful. Lottie was always happy to spend time discussing issues further with members of the class. She always encouraged the efforts of the owners and dogs. You can tell that Lottie is a passionate teacher. Thank you very much.”
    —   Alison
  • “Although we had previously owned a dog, we had never attended group training sessions and genuinely felt that we greatly benefited from this setting. Cami absolutely loves seeing other dogs, so it was a fantastic way for her to learn to socialise with them while we also learned how to train her properly using reward-based training. Louise was also a fountain of knowledge in relation to anything and everything to do with dogs.”
    —   Sue
  • “Sarah was great and very knowledgeable. She took the time to listen to each of our individual queries and was available before and after class (and on email!) to answers any issues or queries we were experiencing with our puppy! ”
    —   Billy
  • “The whole family really enjoyed the puppy course. Elin was a brilliant instructor, extremely knowledgeable, helpful, welcoming and easy to understand. We have learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the course. Thank you!”
    —   Sam