Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming.
From biting and jumping up to pulling on the lead and ignoring their name, puppies don't come with an instruction manual. Our Puppy Life Skills Course is designed to help you build a calm, confident relationship with your puppy using practical, reward-based training that works in real life.
Based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, our small and supportive classes focus on helping both you and your puppy develop the skills needed to navigate everyday life together.
During the course you and your puppy will learn:
Focus and engagement around distractions
Loose lead walking foundations
Reliable recall skills
Settling and relaxation
Confidence building
Handling and grooming preparation
Understanding puppy body language
Appropriate social skills around people and dogs
Preventing unwanted behaviours before they become habits
We keep our class sizes small so that every puppy and owner receives individual support.
This isn't a loud or overwhelming puppy class where everyone is expected to keep up. We work at a pace that allows puppies to learn, explore and succeed while helping owners understand why their puppy behaves the way they do.
Our Puppy Life Skills Course is suitable for:
Puppies up to 12 months old
First-time puppy owners
Rescue puppies settling into a new home
Owners wanting a calm and supportive learning environment
At Dog Knose, we believe that training isn't about controlling your puppy – it's about building trust, communication and understanding.
Our aim is to give you practical skills that you can use every day, helping your puppy grow into a confident and well-mannered companion.
Classes are held at Paxcroft Community Centre in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
If you'd like to find out more about upcoming course dates or book a place, please get in touch.