Puppy Consultations
Early development plays a vital role in shaping long-term behaviour. Puppy consultations are designed to help you start off with confidence and clarity during this important stage.
This session focuses on:
Preparing your home for your new puppy
Toilet training and settling routines
Puppy biting and normal developmental behaviour
Safe socialisation and confidence building
Handling and cooperative care foundations
Preventing common behavioural concerns before they develop
Building independence and emotional resilience
This is ideal for families who want personalised guidance from the very beginning or support while waiting for puppy classes to commence.
My approach
All training and behaviour support is:
Force-free and fear-free
Based on modern learning theory and behavioural science
Focused on emotional wellbeing, not just obedience
Tailored to your individual dog and household
Designed to strengthen trust and communication between you and your dog
My goal is not just to improve behaviour, but to help you understand why it is happening and give you the tools to create lasting, positive change.
Puppy Classes & Early Socialisation
In addition to private puppy consultations, I also offer structured puppy classes designed to support your puppy’s early development in a safe, positive, and controlled environment.
Puppy classes provide an excellent opportunity for young dogs to learn essential life skills such as focus, calm behaviour around distractions, appropriate social interaction, and confidence building in new environments.
All classes are taught using fear-free, positive reinforcement methods and are designed to support your puppy’s emotional wellbeing as well as their learning.
Small & Large Breed Classes
To ensure a safe and positive learning experience for all puppies, classes are separated based on size, developmental stage, and play style.
This helps to:
Support safe and appropriate play interactions
Reduce the risk of intimidation or injury between mismatched puppies
Ensure puppies are interacting with others of similar energy levels and confidence
Allow for more appropriate, successful social learning experiences
Support breed-specific play styles and developmental needs
Small breed puppies are placed together to ensure they can play and learn in a safe environment without being overwhelmed by larger, more physically robust play styles.
Large breed and medium-sized puppies are grouped together to allow for appropriate energy levels, social interaction, and controlled play development.
This structure helps ensure that all puppies are set up for success, both in their learning and their social development.
Why early puppy classes matter
The early socialisation period is a critical stage in your puppy’s development. Positive, well-managed experiences during this time help shape:
Confidence in new environments
Appropriate social skills with other dogs
Resilience and emotional regulation
Learning capacity and focus
Long-term behaviour outcomes
My goal is to support you and your puppy during this important stage with guidance that is both practical and aligned with modern behavioural science.
How puppy consultations and classes work together
Many families benefit from starting with a private puppy consultation before joining group classes. This allows us to address your puppy’s individual needs at home and prepare them for success in a group learning environment.
Private sessions and group classes work hand-in-hand to build a strong foundation of skills, confidence, and positive experiences during this important developmental stage.