Puppy Training & Socialisation Classes

Puppy School is a set of six puppy training classes lasting one hour. The comprehensive programme has been carefully designed to take you through all the obedience basics giving you a good foundation for life with your new puppy.

Through our kind, effective, reward based training methods we can help you train your puppy so that you can have the best possible start to your life together.  

Classes are held indoor and suitable for puppies from first vaccination to 5 months old, meaning you can get training and socialising your puppy before their socialisation window closes.  Our classes are kept small (max 6 dogs) so that each family receives individual support and advice. 

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Puppy School Course Content

During your time at Puppy School your puppy will learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviours.  We progress the training throughout the course from easy to more complex and build up to include working around distraction and in real life situations.  In our puppy classes we cover:

  • Recall Training - coming when called
  • Positions - sit, down and stand
  • Walking on a Loose Lead - teaching puppy not to pull on their lead
  • Socialisation - with people, children and other puppies 
  • Play Skills - appropriate play with people, dealing with play biting and developing play and social skills with other pups
  • Handling - helping puppies to enjoy being handled, be comfortable with grooming and vet examinations
  • Food Manners - taking food gently, food bowl manners and managing chews, toys and possessions.  
  • Greeting People & Puppies - teaching puppy not to jump up and appropriate greetings
  • Stay/Wait 
  • Confidence Building - gently introducing new objects, equipment and experiences

Upcoming Puppy School Courses

Puppy School North Cornwall - St Mabyn Memorial Hall, St Mabyn, PL303BH - Thursday 19th October @ 6pm 

How to book:

To book your place on an upcoming Puppy School Course with us please click on the "BOOK NOW" button below and complete our online booking form, selecting the date and time of your preferred course from the drop down box.  Your place is confirmed once payment has been received.   

If you'd prefer to book over the phone or via email, please just get in touch: 

E: theclevercaninecompany@gmail.com            T: 07720747830  

Also Included:

All Puppy School students will receive the following: 

  • A Puppy School training manual
  • A voucher from Natures Menu (our sponsors)
  • A free packet of Natures Menu treats 
  • A free natural dog chew 
  • Ongoing email/phone training advice, guidance and support throughout the duration of your course 
  • A certificate, rosette and puppy present on graduation

Our puppy classes are held at:

St Mabyn Peace Memorial Hall,  Wadebridge Rd, St Mabyn, Bodmin PL30 3BH                (next to the St Mabyn Community Shop)                                                                                           Easily accessible from Bodmin, Wadebridge, Camelford and surrounding villages

Puppy Home School Course 

Can't make it to classes? Don't worry, we can also offer our Puppy School course at a date/time to suit you within your home and local area.  Over a minimum of three sessions we can cover the content of our puppy classes on a one to one basis.  Ideal for busy people or those who work shifts and can't make it to a weekly course.  Please contact us to find out more!

Is your puppy too old for Puppy School? Don't worry we also run classes for older puppies and adult beginners!