Puppy School

Our Puppy School is a popular 4-week course designed to maximize your puppy's exposure and experience during their critical socialization period. We welcome all breeds aged 12 weeks to 20 weeks (or when fully vaccinated). If you are unable to attend all four dates, we can accommodate your schedule.

Building confidence and good social skills is at the heart of Puppy School. Our secure outdoor training paddock provides ample free play and a wide range of different dogs and equipment to ensure a well-rounded experience for your puppy. We cover all the fundamental skills puppies need to get the best start with their new family, including basic skills, lead walking, recall, stay, leave it, and much more.

Each session includes a Q&A section, and we are available throughout the week for any questions you may have. We also address common problems such as resource guarding, reactivity, puppy biting, and littermate/sibling syndrome.

Includes

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    Dog Training Clicker

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    Weekly Reading Material

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    Access to our “Train with Tilly” Video Library

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    Access to our Personal Liver Cake Recipe!

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    Online Support

£70

While onward or more advanced lessons are available, they are not required.

If you prefer one-on-one lessons, please see our Polite Puppy Plan.

🐾Frequently asked questions🐾

  • All of our lessons are held at our secure training paddock only 3 miles outside of Elgin.

    We have ample parking and toilets on site.

    Full address can be provided upon enquiry.

  • You only need to bring what you usually take on a walk (including high-value treats e.g. cooked chicken, liver treats, etc) and I will supply the rest.

    As we are positive only, we do not recommend the use of slip leads in class, so please make sure your dog has a neck collar/harness and a lead.

    Please do remember to dress appropriately as the Scottish weather can be erratic and it is an open space.

  • A discount may be offered for those with multiple puppies. Please contact us to learn more.

  • Each lesson is scheduled for an hour with 45-50 minutes making up the lesson with the remaining time for Q&A.

  • All the members of your household are welcome to participate in both 1-1 and group lessons!

    Children are to supervised at all times (or to remain on a lead for the duration of the lesson!)

  • We assess each group to see if off lead play will be beneficial and safe.

    The key focus for this course is for your puppy learning to listen to you around other people and dogs.