For puppies ages 9-24 weeks

Held in the heart of SW1, this five-week course will enable you and your puppy to meet other puppies and people, and learn basic obedience skills, including:

• Sit - three positions

• Lie down

• Walk on a loose lead

• Stay

• Leave it

• Target touch

• Come when called

• Sit to greet (no jumping up)

• Middle position

• Footsies

• Drop items from the mouth

• Meet & greet other dogs appropriately

• Your puppy will learn among distractions using both visual and verbal cues.

• Classes Led by Dr Nicky Shaw, a PhD in puppy and dog behaviour and welfare and professional, experienced trainer

• 100% positive reinforcement techniques only

• Appropriate socialisation and interaction with other puppies in a safe and controlled environment

• Friendly, social atmosphere and group chats

• Expert advice from Dr Nicky on wide-ranging topics related to puppy care and training

• Copy of Dr Nicky’s comprehensive Puppy Guide

• Weekly competitions for extra motivation

• Puppy graduation on week five with a certificate, rosette, and a professional individual and class photo

• Family/ children most welcome

Requirements for puppy class: Ordinary collar or harness, normal length flat lead, good quality dog treats, and a blanket/ bed for your puppy to settle on.

Puppies must have received their first round of vaccinations at least one week prior to the start of the course - second vaccinations are not a requirement for joining the school as it is a clean environment.

Please do not register your dog if they are over 24-weeks of age

“Saturday mornings became such a treat when Ottie and I got to spend it with Nicky at her Puppy School at St Barnabas Church. I’d recommend it for anyone with a new puppy. Nicky obviously knows how dogs ‘think’ and seems to be a dog whisperer for all breeds and energy levels. Her instructions are clear and really helped me improve how I communicated with and get the best from my puppy. There was the perfect mix between demonstration, participation and learning from others. She managed to get a full room of puppies calm so they all felt comfortable enough to learn and socialise”

— BEA & OTTIE