Clever Paws Canine Academy
Puppy class · 8 weeks – 5 months

Puppy training

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

We focus on building a positive relationship, teaching your puppy that paying attention to you is the best game in town.

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Puppy dog training
Ages
8 weeks – 5 months
Format
6 weeks · 1 hour a week
Class size
Max 6 dogs
Price
£100
What we'll work on

Course goals

Every dog is treated as an individual — exercises are adapted to suit their age, confidence and learning history.

  • Building a positive relationship
  • Encouraging engagement
  • Teaching basic cues
  • Recall foundations
  • Loose-lead walking
  • Calm behaviour
  • Building confidence
  • Positive handling
  • Understanding puppy behaviour

Suitable for puppies ready to join a group, subject to veterinary advice, vaccinations and an individual assessment.

The curriculum

Week by week

Tap a week to see the exercises, homework and kit we'll use.

1Name recognition

Teach your puppy that hearing their name is worthwhile.

  • Let your puppy explore briefly.
  • Say their name once.
  • When they turn towards you, mark with “Yes”.
  • Reward immediately and repeat in short sessions.

Progress by practising when your puppy is mildly distracted.

2Engagement and check-ins

Encourage your puppy to voluntarily look towards you.

  • Stand with your puppy on a lead and wait quietly.
  • When they look at you, mark and reward.
  • Repeat in different spots around the training area.

Progress by rewarding check-ins while you move around.

3Hand target

Teach your puppy to touch your hand with their nose.

  • Present an open hand close to your puppy's nose.
  • Mark and reward when their nose touches your hand.
  • Repeat until they understand the game.

Progress by moving your hand to different positions.

4Following the owner

Help your puppy stay connected to you as you move.

  • Take a few steps away and encourage your puppy to follow.
  • Mark and reward when they move with you.
  • Change direction and repeat.

Homework

  • Practise name recognition for two minutes at a time.
  • Reward voluntary eye contact and check-ins.
  • Practise hand targeting in different rooms.
  • Encourage your puppy to follow you around the house.
  • Reward calm behaviour throughout the day.

Kit we'll use

TreatsTreat pouchClicker or verbal markerStandard leadCones

Training doesn't finish after six weeks! These skills keep growing with practice in everyday life — and we'll show you exactly how.

Other classes

Junior
6 – 12 months
Adult
12 months +

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