Our Programs
Choose the right program for your puppy's age and development stage.
Puppy Foundations
12-16 weeks (Plus 2 weeks flexibility)
In our Foundations programme, we use structured training games to build the essential skills your puppy needs for life. These are not obedience drills. They are carefully designed exercises that develop confidence in new environments, calmness in everyday situations, and focus and engagement with their handler.
Focus Areas:
Puppy Development
16-20 weeks (Plus 2 weeks flexibility)
As puppies grow, distractions increase, independence kicks in, and behaviours begin to change. Our Real Life Skills programme is designed to take the foundations you've built and turn them into reliable, everyday behaviour.
Focus Areas:
Our Approach
The Three Fundamental Elements
Socialisation
Structured and intentional exposure that builds calm, confident puppies
Socialisation is not simply letting puppies meet everything in an uncontrolled way. It is a carefully guided process that teaches puppies how to remain calm, confident and neutral in a wide variety of situations.
During the programme puppies will experience:
- Positive, controlled interactions with other puppies
- Calm exposure to a variety of people
- Confidence in different environments and locations
- Exploration of new surfaces, sounds and objects
- Learning to remain relaxed in unfamiliar situations
The goal is to develop a puppy that can move through the world without fear, over-excitement or anxiety.
Manners
Developing polite behaviour for everyday life
Good manners form the foundation of a well-balanced family dog. Puppies are taught how to behave calmly and appropriately in situations they will encounter every day.
This includes:
- Calm and controlled greetings with people
- No jumping up for attention
- Learning patience and impulse control
- Waiting politely when asked
- Walking nicely on the lead
- Bite inhibition and gentle mouth manners
These skills help puppies understand how to live harmoniously in a human world.
Obedience
Building a clear communication system between puppy and handler
Obedience training strengthens the relationship between the puppy and their handler. Puppies learn to focus, respond and follow guidance with confidence.
Core skills include:
- Responding reliably to their name
- Checking in with their handler for direction
- Following clear guidance from people
- Working towards developing a reliable recall (coming when called)
- Basic commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Gentle
This creates a puppy that looks to their handler for leadership and is able to respond calmly and reliably in real-life situations.
Puppy Foundations
Building the essential skills your puppy needs for life
At this stage, your puppy is learning how to navigate the world — and how to learn from you.
In our Foundations programme, we use structured training games to build the essential skills your puppy needs for life. These are not obedience drills. They are carefully designed exercises that develop confidence in new environments, calmness in everyday situations, and focus and engagement with their handler.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
Through our guided games, your puppy will begin to:
- Respond to their name with enthusiasm
- Choose to check in with you naturally
- Feel confident exploring new surfaces and environments
- Begin early recall foundations
- Develop comfort being close to you
Your Workbook (Included)
You'll receive your Puppy Academy Foundations Workbook, which includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for your weekly training games
- Simple daily homework
- Clear guidance on how to practise at home
Each exercise is designed to be:
Why This Matters
This stage is not about control — it's about building the right mindset.
A puppy who is confident, calm, and engaged is far easier to train as they grow.
What comes next?
Puppy Academy: Real Life Skills (16-20 weeks)
Puppy Development
Taking your foundations and turning them into reliable, everyday behaviour
This is where everything starts to feel real.
As puppies grow, distractions increase, independence kicks in, and behaviours begin to change. Our Real Life Skills programme is designed to take the foundations you've built and turn them into reliable, everyday behaviour.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
Using advanced training games and progressions, your dog will learn to:
- Stay focused around distractions
- Choose to stay close to you outdoors
- Respond reliably when called
- Walk calmly on lead
- Regulate excitement and settle when needed
How It Works
We don't introduce completely new methods. Instead, we build on the same games from your Foundations course — adding:
This creates a dog who can not only perform behaviours… but choose them when it matters most.
Your Workbook (Included)
You'll receive your Puppy Academy Progression Workbook, which includes:
- Advanced versions of your existing games
- Real-life training applications
- Step-by-step progression plans
- Troubleshooting guidance
The Result
A dog who is:
- Calm in busy environments
- Responsive without constant correction
- Confident, focused, and easy to handle
What We Cover
Puppy Foundations Focus Areas
12-16 weeks (Plus 2 weeks flexibility)
Building Name Recognition
Teaching your puppy to respond reliably to their name and check in with their handler. Building focus and attention as the foundation for all future training.
Early Recall Foundations
Establishing early recall habits through positive reinforcement. Creating a strong desire to come when called, starting in low-distraction environments.
Introduction to Lead Walking
First steps in walking on lead without pulling. Teaching puppies to be comfortable with collar and lead while maintaining a relaxed connection with their handler.
Calm Greetings & No Jumping
Learning to greet people calmly without jumping up. Developing patience and self-control during exciting social interactions.
Structured Puppy Socialisation
Carefully managed interactions with other puppies of similar age and temperament. Learning appropriate play styles and social boundaries.
Confidence Building
Structured exposure to new experiences, surfaces, sounds and environments. Helping puppies develop resilience and curiosity rather than fear.
Bite Inhibition
Teaching puppies to control the pressure of their mouth through appropriate play and redirection. Essential for safe interactions with people and other dogs.
Basic Commands
Introduction to foundational cues including Sit, Down, Stay and Gentle. Building clear communication between puppy and handler from an early age.
Learning to Settle
Teaching puppies how to switch off and relax. Developing the ability to be calm in various situations, an essential skill for a well-balanced dog.
What We Cover
Puppy Development Focus Areas
16-20 weeks (Plus 2 weeks flexibility)
Reliable Recall with Distractions
Advancing recall skills to work in more challenging environments. Building a recall that is reliable even with distractions such as other dogs, people and wildlife.
Polite Loose Lead Walking
Developing polite lead walking skills in real-world environments. Teaching puppies to walk calmly beside their handler without pulling, even past distractions.
Advanced Impulse Control
Building duration and reliability in self-control exercises. Longer waits, staying calm during exciting situations, and making good choices independently.
Calm Behaviour in Busy Environments
Maintaining focus and composure in busier environments. Training puppies to remain settled and attentive even when there is activity happening around them.
Place Training & Settling on Cue
Teaching puppies to go to a designated spot and remain there calmly. Building duration and reliability for use at home, in cafés and at friends' houses.
Real-World Social Skills
Refined social skills for appropriate greetings. Learning when and how to interact politely, and when to disengage and focus on their handler instead.
Household Manners
Consolidating good behaviour at home including door manners, not jumping on furniture uninvited, polite behaviour around food, and respecting boundaries.
A Typical Academy Day
Training → Rest → Socialisation → Rest → Training
Pickup Window
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Drop-off Window
3:00 – 4:00 PM