PUPPY TRAINING
What sort of relationship do you want with your pup?
Have you got a new pup and don’t know where to start?
Are you THINKING about getting a pup and haven’t made the decision yet?
I’ve been training puppies of all breeds, sizes, shapes and temperaments for many years. I’ve trained lots of owners too! I love teaching people to learn about their dog and help them to start their journey to getting the dog they want. As a Royal Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Companion Dog Training I have a good idea of what you should be learning but I always enjoy tweaking the courses to cover more individual ideas and needs. I’ve worked with autistic and disabled clients which often give me so much back to put into my courses.
Puppy Beginners (up to 6 months old)
The Home Start Puppy Package for very young pups or owners who can’t attend classes due to time constraints or prefer to have 1-2-1 training at home.
If you want to do a group session, I run a group puppy beginners class at Wilson Vets in Bishop Auckland on Sundays at 5.30pm
Puppy Advanced (up to 18 months old)
Because you want to keep your pup on the right track, I run a puppy advanced class at K9 Freedom Fields in Coxhoe on Sunday mornings at 11.30am.
Details of each course below.
Home start puppy package
Edie, the Bedlington Terrier, on her first day at her new home!
I have taught many classes at vets and in other venues but I truly believe that a very young puppy needs to learn the basics before going out into the wider world. If you can get focus from your pup before they see post boxes, shops, other people and other dogs, you will have a good start. And while socialisation is important, it needs to be done in a fun and relaxed way to help your pup cope with any situation.
The Home Start package consists of four sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes. Each week we work on the basics of training plus you get advice about how to help our puppy settle in, nipping, house training, leaving your dog at home alone as well as tailoring the sessions to you and your lifestyle. Because we work at your home it means we are teaching your puppy in the place where the work needs to be done to build a positive and harmonious relationship.
You get a homework sheet after each session to practice as well as advice about nutrition, feeding and creating a relaxing environment for your pup. And best of all your pup will learn to trust you no matter where you go!<br
group puppy classes
Izzy and Leo graduate from Puppy Beginners!
The group puppy classes are run at Wilson Vet Group's surgery in Bishop Auckland on Sundays at 5.30pm. The course is four weeks long and covers the basics of training as well as advice on house training, nutriton and exercise. Your pup will also learn that the vet's surgery is a good place to be and make your visits (for you both) less stressful. Above all, your pup will have fun and learn to socialise in a relaxed and controlled environment. Classes are kept small to ensure that each puppy and owner gets time with me directly.
advanced puppy class
The Senior Dog Group in action
The group advanced puppy course is for pups up to 18 months old and are held at K9 Freedom Fields, Coxhoe on Sunday at 11.30am.
This course follows on from the beginners course to include loose lead walking, recall and socialisation for dogs in the outside. You'll learn how to avoid dogs and introduce your dog to others as well as how to cope with your puppy as it goes towards the teenage years. Everything is done in a relaxed and controlled environment so that your dog will learn how to behave in public, relax around other dogs and you will learn when it's time to stop the play and walk away.
Once you have completed the four week course you can continue to come along to the sessions for a reduced fee or move up to the social session with the older dogs.
Dog Owner Reviews
The Hitchens Family
“Soon after bringing home our delightful cockapoo pup, Twiglet, we had a Preschool Puppy Session with Sara in our home. She met the family including our slightly bemused cat! This visit gave us reassurance that we were on the right track and also tips and advice for the forthcoming days and early weeks with a new pup.I would thoroughly recommend Sara’s dog training skills and, importantly, her friendly and approachable manner ensuring that each encounter is enjoyable with laughs along the way!”
Chris
“We have been delighted with the training and advice provided by Sara in helping to train the fabulous addition to our family – our beardie Harley. He attended the puppy foundation class and we also had several 1-2-1 sessions in the park, which has achieved virtually 100% recall with Harley. Sara is really not only an expert, but a lovely person to deal with, and would recommend her to any dog owners.”
Steve and Angela
“I wanted to have some basic training for our 12 week old English Bulldog called Mabel and opted for some 1-2-1 lessons as primarily, she wouldn’t be awake for the classes in the event so having them at home really helped. Sara clearly has a vast and in depth knowledge of dog training techniques and tips/advice etc. and Mabel absolutely loved her. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sara and can only thank her for the help and advice shared for Mabel.”
