What do we cover?
Our 6-week course contains practical training in the group classes along with online training videos and resources to be able to give you as much foundation learning as possible.
In classes we will work on:
- Being able to engage and respond to their owners around other dogs and distractions.
- Polite greetings and prevent jumping up.
- Starting a sit stay.
- Respond and love their name.
- Settle on a bed.
- Learning how to stay calm and relaxed around distractions.
- Recall from other dogs and distractions, coming back when called.
- Foundations for walking nicely on a lead without pulling.
- Leave it cue – Impulse Control and how to prevent your dog from stealing.
- Socialisation and how to do it right.
- Confidence – teaching our dogs not to be worried by novelty.
- Friendly dog greetings, understanding body language and knowing when to intervene.
Why our classes?
Puppies and dogs don’t inherently possess knowledge of how to behave in our human environment. It’s our responsibility to teach them how to navigate life in our homes and interact appropriately with others.
By employing well-crafted training games, alongside positive and clear communication, our dogs will become happy well behaved family pets and gain the ability to enjoy more freedom. They will be equipped to listen and make improved choices, even when faced with distracting environments. This approach will also enable them to master crucial skills such as coming when called, settling down, walking nicely on a lead, and polite greetings.
The Beginner Group Classes are a great way to achieve proper socialisation as they learn to focus on you while there are other dogs and people nearby. If you have an older puppy or rescue dog, get in touch and we can discuss if these classes are suitable.
What's included:
- In-person 6-week block of group classes.
- Dedicated Puppy Class Whatsapp group to ask questions and get ongoing support between classes.
- FREE Access to our Life Skills Training videos & resources with over 30+ training tutorials and resources (worth £60).
- Classes are held outside with indoor space available.
- £210 per dog.
We recommend puppies be fully vaccinated when classes start.
Hear from Sarah & Vinnie
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to frequently asked questions. If you have any other specific questions, please get in touch with Cathy.
Group classes are held at Gibraltar Recreation Ground, West Ewell, Epsom. Google Maps here.
Yes, Gibraltar Rec has on-site car park. Please note, during football season, it can get busy. You can also park along West Street.
We have access to indoor space.
We recommend puppies be fully vaccinated when classes start.
What my clients say
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Hannah Whitcombe –
We loved Cathy’s group puppy classes. We have a lively springer spaniel and found Cathy to be very knowledgeable and observant, giving all the puppies her attention. She gave us lots of new tools with video tutorials too which were very appreciated. Thank you Cathy
David Barnes –
Cathy was amazing. Classes were really helpful.
Cathy was very knowledgeable and helped us all with ongoing puppy issues every week. Each week Cathy followed up with online instructional videos and links to resources.
Venue was good. Plenty of parking and an enclosed outdoor area. We also used an inside hall at the start when it was icy cold. Would recommend the classes. Well worth the cost.
Ashley Munday –
Highly recommend Cathy’s classes. Great atmosphere and no judgement. The classes are well structured and Cathy is always on hand outside of classes for tips and advice. Our pup is particularly energetic (and sometimes a bit unruly) and Cathy was super patient with us and will help you tailor things to suit your individual dog.
Thanks for all your help Cathy.!