Clever Paws Canine Academy
Group classes

Small classes, big results

Three six-week courses, each with its own curriculum, matched to your dog's age. One hour a week and never more than 6 dogs, so everyone gets individual attention.
Trainer with dogs of different sizes
Choose your class

Which class is right for my dog?

Puppy class8 weeks – 5 months

Puppy

Six-week foundation course

Our puppy course gives you the foundations to raise a confident, well-mannered dog — and lots of fun along the way.

Max 6 dogs
£100
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Junior class6 – 12 months

Junior

Six-week development course

Adolescence can be a bumpy ride! Teenage dogs often become more distracted, independent or excitable, and behaviours that were reliable can suddenly wobble.

Max 6 dogs
£119
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Adult class12 months +

Adult

Six-week everyday skills course

It's never too late to learn! Whether your dog is new to training, a rescue settling into family life or just needs a refresher, our adult course builds reliable everyday skills.

Max 6 dogs
£119
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Inside a session

What happens in class

Every class follows a familiar rhythm, so dogs and owners know what to expect — with plenty of breaks for sniffing, water and resetting.

  1. 1
    0–5 min
    Arrival and settling
  2. 2
    5–10 min
    Welcome and recap
  3. 3
    10–20 min
    First training exercise
  4. 4
    20–30 min
    Second training exercise
  5. 5
    30–35 min
    Rest and reset
  6. 6
    35–45 min
    Progression and practical application
  7. 7
    45–53 min
    Individual practice and feedback
  8. 8
    53–60 min
    Homework, questions and finish
How we teach

Science-based, dog-friendly methods

We reinforce the behaviour we want, set dogs up for success and increase the difficulty gradually.

Positive reinforcement

We add something your dog values — a treat, a toy, a game, praise — right after a behaviour, so it's more likely to happen again.

Marker training

A clear “Yes” or a click pinpoints the exact moment your dog gets it right, so they know precisely what earned the reward.

Luring

Gently guiding a dog into a position with a reward, then fading the food so they respond to a hand signal or word.

Capturing

Catching great choices your dog makes on their own — lying down calmly, checking in — and rewarding them.

Shaping

Rewarding small steps towards a final behaviour, encouraging dogs to think and problem-solve.

Generalisation

Practising in new places, around new people and distractions, so skills work in real life — not just the living room.

Ready to start your dog's learning adventure?

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