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Force-free training. Backed by science. Built on trust.

Every puppy is different, which is why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to raising them. Whether you’re preparing for your new arrival, navigating those early months, or wondering if your puppy is really meant to be this chaotic, I’m here to help you build a happy, confident relationship from the start.

Your puppy is adorable. Hilarious. Completely exhausting. And sometimes, just a little bit baffling.

 

  • Wondering if you're getting it right - you want to give your puppy the best possible start, but there seems to be an endless list of things you're supposed to be teaching them. 
  • Feeling frustrated by the puppy chaos - the biting, chewing, jumping, zoomies, toilet training and selective hearing can make even the most prepared puppy parent question what they've signed up for! 
  • Worried about making the most of those early experiences - you want your puppy to grow into a confident, happy dog who can cope with the everyday sights, sounds, people and experiences they'll encounter throughout their life, but how?
  • Wanting to build good habits without constantly saying 'no' - you'd rather understand what your puppy is trying to tell you and teach them what you do want them to do. 


Take a breath - you don't have to get everything right straight away. Your puppy doesn't need a perfect first year; they need a human who is willing to learn alongside them. With the right guidance, you can build the foundations for a confident, capable dog while enjoying the ridiculous, frustrating and utterly wonderful experience of raising a puppy.

FREE PUPPY GUIDE! Bringing home a new puppy?

My guide will help you navigate those first chaotic weeks

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Available Services

Puppy Group Classes

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

A fun, structured introduction to training for puppies in their early months. These small, supportive classes focus on building strong foundations through reward-based training, including basic cues, confidence-building, calm behaviour, and appropriate social experiences. Perfect for puppies to learn, grow, and have fun in a safe group environment


Six-Week Course, based in Claygate = £120

Six-Week Course, plus a Private 1-to-1 session = £160

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

Ideal if you’d prefer personalised support or if group classes aren’t the right fit. Puppy 1-to-1s are tailored entirely to you and your puppy, covering everything from basic training and handling to common puppy challenges such as biting, toilet training, and settling at home


One hour private lesson = £60

Group Workshops

Puppy 1-to-1 Training

Group Workshops

Short, focused workshops designed to tackle specific topics such as loose lead walking, recall, calm greetings, enrichment, or life skills. Workshops are great if you’d like targeted help on a particular issue or want to build on existing training in a group setting


From £25 per workshop

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