Fun, friendly training for you & your puppy
Puppy Classes in Newmarket
Supportive Puppy Classes
Puppy classes are £25 per session (£100 for a 4-week block). Classes are small groups with of 3-4 puppies so that you can get tailored coaching through each exercise.
Puppy classes are friendly and laid back environment where you will be guided through how to train your puppy and build a strong relationship that will last a lifetime.
Each class comes with a supportive wrap-around package including a written guide containing the essential information about why each exercise works based on canine behaviour, plus a step-by-step breakdown of the exercises in each session.
Also, because puppy care doesn't stop when the session is over - all classes also come with free phone-based training support, so that you can maintain progress outside of class.
What Our Puppy Classes Cover
Each puppy class focuses on developing essential foundations for everyday life, including:
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How puppies learn
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Building your puppy's confidence
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How to create focus and engagement
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How to teach your puppy to settle down
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How to walk nicely with a loose lead
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How to build a reliable recall
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How to build up motivation in training
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How to progress your training at home
Is a puppy class right for us?
Our puppy class helps puppies build confidence, communication, and essential life skills in a fun and supportive environment. All lessons are fun and social with a nonjudgmental atmosphere.
The puppy training exercises gradually progress from easy to more complex, building on your puppy's understanding and reliability each week.
Puppies are more focused on their human family before they reach puberty (around 6 months of age) which is why we encourage you to bring your puppy to classes as soon as your vet has said it is safe for them to mix with others.
Your puppy should be vaccinated prior to attending classes, and cleared by your vet to mix with other puppies. All puppies should be wormed with a prescription wormer before attending classes, and to reduce the risk of cross-infection, there will be no communal water bowl in class.
Reward Based Puppy Training
At Poppy’s Dog School, we use scientifically proven, reward-based training methods that focus on positive reinforcement to shape your puppy’s behaviour.
Positive reinforcement training works because it creates a fun and rewarding learning experience for both you and your puppy. As your relationship grows stronger, your puppy becomes more motivated to learn and train with you, helping progress happen more quickly and effectively. Treats, praise and games are used to encourage puppies to learn.
With positive reinforcement:
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Your puppy learns what you want them to do
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Training is clear and consistent
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Confidence grows naturally
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Learning becomes enjoyable
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There is no need for harsh punishments or aversive tools
We believe training should build trust, confidence, and a strong lifelong bond between you and your dog.
What should I bring to class?
We recommend bringing:
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Plenty of tasty training treats cut into pea sized pieces
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A 2m lead
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A comfortable harness or collar
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Water for your puppy
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A mat or blanket for settling exercises
Life Skills Classes for Adolescent & Adult Dogs
For older puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs, we also offer our Life Skills Classes, which run in 4-week blocks focusing on:
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Loose lead walking
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Recall
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Focus and engagement
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Being calm and settling
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Real-life training skills
These classes are ideal for owners wanting to improve everyday behaviour and strengthen communication with their dogs.