Our puppy classes are designed to give you and your new pup the best start in life, setting you up with all the essential skills and help you to develop a great partnership. Our classes are kept small with a maximum of 8 puppies per class ensuring that you are receiving the expert attention that you expect from a qualified and experienced dog trainer. The puppy classes are run as a 5 week course, each week focusing and developing on new skills using fun and rewarding training methods.
We also provide controlled socialisation opportunities where puppies are allowed to interact in a structured way so that no puppies can rush around bullying less confident puppies which can create lasting negative consequences. Our biggest aim during the classes is to create a positive environment where puppies can learn to focus on their handler around the distraction of other people and dogs rather than a free-for-all 'socialisation' event that hinders your puppy in learning to be calm and mannered.
As well as learning life skills with your puppy you will also have the option of on going e-mail support during the course.
All puppies up to 6 months of age are welcome.
* Next available course will commence Monday 23rd September 2024
Following course will commence Monday 4th November 2024
The Breakdown of our 5 week Puppy Course
1. 6 Week Practical Training
We'll cover:
- Focus/Engagement - Sit - Down - Name recognition - Loose lead walking - Recall - Leave it - Drop - Stay - Vet Handling - Polite Greetings - Marker Training - Settle on a bed - Correct puppy play (with an educational play session) - Impulse Control -
Included Extras
Understanding & tips on:
- Basic dog body language - Effective socialisation (it's so misunderstood!) - Separation Anxiety
- E-mail & WhatsApp support from Angela throughout the duration of the course including a WhatsApp group for everyone on the course to share progress and ask questions.
2. Assessment Evening
Your puppy will now receive their certificate upon successful completion of the course.
1. 6 Week Practical Training
We'll cover:
- Focus/Engagement - Sit - Down - Name recognition - Loose lead walking - Recall - Leave it - Drop - Stay - Vet Handling - Polite Greetings - Marker Training - Settle on a bed - Correct puppy play (with an educational play session) - Impulse Control -
Included Extras
Understanding & tips on:
- Basic dog body language - Effective socialisation (it's so misunderstood!) - Separation Anxiety
- E-mail & WhatsApp support from Angela throughout the duration of the course including a WhatsApp group for everyone on the course to share progress and ask questions.
2. Assessment Evening
Your puppy will now receive their certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Price: £85 for the full 5 week course.
When: Mondays 6-6:50pm
Where: Southdown Methodist Church, (206 The Hollow, Bath BA2 1NG)
Payments must be paid in full to secure your place, booking is required.
Refunds will not be given for illness/holidays etc (unless classes are cancelled by the organiser).
When: Mondays 6-6:50pm
Where: Southdown Methodist Church, (206 The Hollow, Bath BA2 1NG)
Payments must be paid in full to secure your place, booking is required.
Refunds will not be given for illness/holidays etc (unless classes are cancelled by the organiser).
Please contact us for more information or to book your place. You can also fill out the contact form below and we will send you a booking form to complete. The puppy course is run as 5 week blocks so if you would like to attend but the current course has already started, you can be added to the next available course date.
* Please note, spaces will only be confirmed once the completed booking form has been returned by email/post and payment has been received. *
Reviews from Puppy Class students
Angela is the best! Bath's very own dog whisperer! We worked with her both in our home and at her puppy classes and her advice was invaluable in teaching me and my two children how to train our new puppy. I would recommend her without hesitation and can't wait for the next round of classes. - Charlie
We've just wrapped up our final puppy class with Angela, and we couldn't have hoped for a more knowledgeable, informative and engaging set of sessions. Angela is very supportive, patient and we can't thank Angela enough for all the answered questions and extremely helpful guidance. Thank you again :) - William
Just finished puppy classes and also had some 1-1 sessions with Angela and couldn't recommend her enough. amongst other things she helped me understand my dog more and gave me hope for continuing training. really grateful, thank you. - Andrea
Loved puppy classes and learnt so much! Angela was brilliant and Mabel loved every second! - Sophia
Nelly has just finished a course of Puppy training classes. Angela was welcoming and engaging and clearly very knowledgable! She made me feel at ease and now we’re very sad classes have ended! - Louise
Angela is a great trainer and is so patient with both humans and puppies! Her tips have been invaluable with training our very calm but very stubborn 5 month old Curly! It was so nice to find classes where Winston could train with other puppies and didn’t have to go to adolescent classes due to his age. We look forward to carrying on the training at home and attending adult classes in a few months time :) - Laura
Thank you for all the training and additional support you gave to us. Millie really enjoyed Monday evenings at class with a lovely group of people and of course their dogs. We have seen such a huge improvement with her and will continue with her training. Thank you Angela. - Lorraine
