Puppy Advice

Your New Dog

You’re getting ready to welcome your new dog into your family. Here’s some advice to help you prepare for their arrival.

New dog content and resting on owners lap
  • 8 week old French Bulldog puppy sleeping on owners lap

Puppy Stages

Your puppy’s development stages – what to expect.

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  • New puppy at home laying down on blue and white striped blanket

Bringing a puppy home

Tips for helping your new dog to settle into their new home.

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  • Young puppy's first night resting on bed with small teddy

The first night with a new puppy

Surviving the first 24 hours as a new puppy parent.

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  • Golden Retriever puppy alone at home on bed with red rubber toy

Leaving puppies alone

What you need to know about leaving puppies alone

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  • Young puppy laying on floor indoors with head resting on teddy bear

Coping with the puppy blues

Experiencing regret at getting a puppy. You’re not alone!

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  • owner training Australian shepherd puppy to sit using food lure

Puppy training

How to train your puppy and find professional puppy training classes.

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  • Puppy walking in woodland on lead with owner for socialisation

Puppy socialisation

The key life skills your puppy needs to learn.

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  • Female owner laying down in dry grass with arms around her older dog

Dog care guides

Essential guides to help you care for your dog.

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  • Rescue dog at home laying upside down on white bedsheets

Bringing home a rescue dog

How to prepare to bring home your adopted dog.

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Testimonials

What Clients say
about Puppy School

  • “Big compliments to Claire! The way she just understands the dogs and being able to explain that has been a game changer. Her knowledge and expertise makes her a great puppy/dog trainer. I am already recommending Claire to everyone! She loves what she does and that shows. Would recommend to everyone with a puppy :)”
    —   Emily
  • “It was just a great course, it helped so much with our confidence in training Lucky correctly, and watching his confidence grow from being super nervous when he started, to the outgoing bundle he is now. Puppy School has been amazing!”
    —   Erica
  • “This course was fantastic. Jenny the trainer has a wealth of knowledge. Extremely approachable, and gave sound advice to our queries. She really knows her stuff. The groups size was just perfect, which meant each pup was not overwhelmed. I would recommend the course and definitely recommend Jenny. She was brilliant.”
    —   June
  • “Great class, enjoyed the group setting, good venue and friendly knowledgeable trainer. Taught puppy and owner loads, really enjoyed and would highly recommend to anyone getting a puppy!”
    —   Richard
  • “I can’t imagine a tutor better than Kelly. She was so reassuring and helpful, and skilled in getting us through the exercises. Her fondness for the dogs and enthusiasm was obvious.”
    —   Emma