Puppy Socialisation Classes

Due to the ongoing situation with Coronavirus COVID-19, all puppy dog and agility classes are cancelled until further notice

We use positive reward method techniques only. Appropriate experiences with humans, other animals, environments, noises and everyday occurrences are essential for appropriate behaviour traits to become established.

Puppy Training at Pride Veterinary Centre

Class Programme

Lesson 1: During the first week NO PUPPIES will be allowed. The lesson will include a talk to the clients to explain how to deal with the main issues that puppies have like play biting, toilet training, chewing etc

Lessons 2 – 4: The puppies will learn how to interact with people and other dogs correctly and will also include some basic training skills.

Enrol your puppy now if they are fully vaccinated and younger than 20 weeks – Don’t delay places are limited!

Class Timetable

Wednesday: 4 Week Puppy Training Course 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Sunday: Puppy Follow On Training Course 4.30pm – 5.30pm

To speak to Kat about puppy training classes or to find out when the next course starts, please call 01332 554422

Puppy Training Classes at Scarsdale Vets Stapenhill

Class Programme

This course is designed to educate the Puppy and owner to the importance of socialisation within the sensitive period of development (3-16 weeks) using positive reward method techniques only.

Appropriate experiences with humans, other animals, noises, environments, and everyday occurrences are essential for appropriate behaviour traits to become established.

The class will be a block course of 4 weeks. Each week is a combination of training and how to tackle issues such as play biting, toilet training etc.

Areas covered include:

Handling and grooming
- Demonstration on how to examine your dog, with practical Display of grooming products and advice on their use. Includes familiarisation with the consulting room environment.
Play, socialisation and habituation
- Play lessons using appropriate, safe toys. Teaching exchange of toys, and appropriate puppy to puppy play.
Chewing, discipline and learning to be left alone
- Display of appropriate chews and toys. Correct methods of disciplining your dog. Toilet training advice.
How puppies learn and the importance of good manners
- Introduction to clicker training. Recall training and prevention of play biting, jumping up and resource issues.

Enrol your puppy now if they are fully vaccinated and younger than 16 weeks

Class Timetable

Thursday: 7.00-8.00pm

To find out when the next puppy training course starts, or to find out more about the classes, please speak to Sam Fuller at our Stapenhill practice, or call 01283 568162