Puppy Paws

For fully vaccinated Puppies up to 22 week old (at start of course)

Puppy training designed to give you and your puppy the very best start.  Our fun, yet thoughtful, puppy classes use reward based methods to teach your puppy the foundations that they'll need to enjoy life with you to the full.  We will look at different methods to achieve your goals, discuss the pros and cons, and find the techniques that suit you and your puppy. 

These are not your typical 6 week puppy classes… we want you to truly understand your dog and their needs so that you can enjoy every aspect of your lives together.

Flexible booking - you can book a set of 3, 6 or 9 classes on dates that suit you (subject to availability) THURSDAY classes available when there is enough interest- please message to be added to the waiting list.

Start straight away! - Your first class is available to you online as soon as you sign up so there’s no need to wait around, you can start your training straight away.  You can train safely from home before your puppy is fully vaccinated and book into your first in person class in line with your puppy's vaccination schedule.  The core skills that will help your puppy be successful in their training journey are covered, as well as information that will support you to be the best puppy parent that you can be.  

In your  classes we will practice the skills that you and your puppy have learnt in the safety and comfort of your home around other puppies and people.  Building solid foundations is the key to ALL of your training.

We'll work on the core skills of lead walking, recall, sit and settle but more importantly we'll cover:

- confidence building
- meeting other puppies and people politley
- building a strong bond with you
- understanding body language
- handling skills
- socialisation (and what is really is!)

Our classes are 45 - 60 mins and always have time built in for questions to get advice on any challenges you may be facing as your puppy grows and develops; toilet training, mental enrichment, exercise, sleeping, biting chewing.... Raising a puppy can be hard, really hard, so this is a chance to ask questions and share experiences and tips with your fellow puppy 'parents'.
 
If you want to take your puppy training beyond the basics then these are the classes for you!  
 
Not sure… then please get in touch to ask any questions you make have.  

What do you need to bring?

• Your puppy! Wearing a flat collar, and harness if you use one.A training lead – no retractable or slip leads please.
• Treats!  As we use reward based training we ‘pay’ our dogs for working for us.  Please bring really tasty treats – chicken, cheese, ham… they only need to be really small – think pea sized!
• A toy that your puppy enjoys playing with
• Water bowl and water; especially during the warmer months.
• A mat or blanket for your puppy to settle on when not working and a chew / stuffed food toy 
   

Where?

Our training field near Carleen 
Full Directions can be found here https://www.loveyourpaws.org.uk/locations-directions
 

Please note:

- Our puppy classes are rolling classes so that you can join in as soon as there is a space available, and keep coming (if you choose to) until your puppy is ready to move into Progression Paws.  
- The classes run on a 9 week rotation but if you come to the same session twice, there's always something new to learn.  Mastering the basics builds strong foundations.
- For fully vaccinated puppies up to 22 weeks old at their first class.
- We train regardless of the weather unless it is unsafe to do - please come dressed appropriately.
- In the event of extreme weather (21 degrees or above, thunder / lightening, heavy wind and / or heavy rain) classes will EITHER be run online, or rescheduled at the discretion of Love Your Paws.