Puppy Training: Life Skills Class
Boxhill, Dorking, Surrey
Els K9 Solutions in Dorking, Surrey offer the very best puppy training classes with our experienced 5* dog trainer.
Our comprehensive puppy training class in Boxhill, Surrey offers you a truly unique experience.
Tailor made for puppies up to 20 weeks at the start of the course.
You will receive everything you need from the moment you join, to help you set your puppy up for success.
Our 5* dog trainer will support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Us For Your Puppy Training?
Our experienced 5* dog trainer, based in Dorking, Surrey, has used her wealth of experience to create a truly comprehensive and unique puppy training course giving you the very best start for your puppy.
Max 4 Puppies
More individual help
Less distractions
Individual Help
Better progress
Video Tutorials
Available as soon as you join
Covers all key skills
Step by step guides
Prevents problems later on
Experienced Trainer
Expert in puppy training
Knowledge of different breeds
Kind and supportive
Rated 5* on Google
Indoor Hall
Warm & dry
Safe for puppies
Not overwhelming
Families welcome
Fully Supported
Dedicated support group
Help & advice
Weekly email summaries
Non-judgmental support
Positive Methods
Kind & effective methods
Science based advice
No use of punishment
Fun for the whole family
Don’t just take our word for it!
See what our previous puppy training life skills clients in Surrey have said about our course
‘Fantastically run training programme.
Well paced, time for questions and trouble shooting, clearly laid out agenda.
Lots of communication to replay what has been taught and ideas for training at home/away from the class.
Highly recommend.’
Chris & Remi
What Skills Do We Cover On The Course?
All Key Foundation Training Skills:
- Paying attention to you
- Recall: Coming back when called
- Lead walking: Not pulling
- Food Manners
- Leave it
- Not jumping up
- Sit & down
- Wait & Stay
- Ringing bell to go out to toilet
Essential Life Skills:
- Toilet training
- Puppy biting
- Socialisation
- Building confidence
- Handling & grooming
- Learning to settle
- Preventing problem behaviours later on
- Starting to build home alone time
What is the format of the course?
Week 1: Virtual Class
Time: This class is at 8pm
Location: Zoom
This class is so helpful and gives you the chance to:
- Troubleshoot topics such as biting, toilet training, socialisation
- Ask questions and get puppy advice on other cheeky behaviours
- Learn how to prevent problem behaviours later on
- Meet your class mates in a relaxed environment
Week 2-7: In Person Classes
Location: Boxhill Village Hall, Boxhill Rd, Tadworth, KT20 7JS
Time: Classes are on Mondays at 6pm and 7pm
Format:
- Build skills week by week at your puppy’s own pace
- Socialisation: We introduce puppies carefully to build confidence
- Learn about dog body language
- Develop appropriate play skills
Are You Ready To Give Your Puppy The Very Best Training?
Our puppy life skills class will give you all the tools you need.
Using the very best science based techniques in a fun and effective program.
What Does This Amazing Comprehensive Course Cost?
Our comprehensive puppy life skills class is only £169 for the full 7 week course including all the benefits
Get started right away with our support group and Tutorials
Places are limited to 4 puppies so don’t delay booking your slot
Checkout our FAQ’s at the bottom of the page
Why is Puppy Training So Important?
Puppies start learning before they even arrive home with you. They are like little sponges and are so receptive to learning both good and bad habits. Using positive methods our dog trainer can help you start puppy training right away, teaching them what we would like them to do using fun games.
We can also manage their learning to prevent unwanted behaviors later on. The old phrase ‘a stitch in time’ really applies to our puppies. It is so much easier to prevent behaviours than try and change habits once they are formed.
This is where we come in. Our 5* dog trainer in Dorking, Surrey will help and support you as you teach your puppy good behaviours and prevent unwanted ones later on.
Our puppy training course is specifically designed to give you all the help, advice and training you need, whether this is your first puppy or if you have had puppies before.
For some tips and advice on socializing your puppy checkout our latest blog
https://elsk9solutions.co.uk/index.php/2023/10/02/puppy-socialisation/
Additional Puppy Training
We also offer additional support alongside our puppy classes
1:1 Puppy Training Services
Our 5* dog trainer also offers 1:1 services for your puppy to support you before and after you get your puppy.
Whether you would like help to get prepared, support with specific issues, help out in the park or just prefer learning in a 1:1 setting we have options for you.
Choosing your puppy is a free service we offer to help you choose the right breed and puppy for you and your family.
Before getting your puppy virtual session helps you prepare for your new arrival taking the worry away in the first week.
Pre-vaccination home visit is a great way to support you in those early days.
1:1 puppy training is a great way to support your learning or for those who prefer the 1:1 training experience.
Separation anxiety puppy training can help those puppies who struggle a little more to be home alone
Contact Us:
If you would like to find out more about about puppy training life skills class or other puppy services do get in touch with our 5* dog trainer, Eleanor in Dorking, who would love to hear from you.
Call Eleanor on: 07940979936
Email: Eleanor@elsk9solutions.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
This class is aimed at puppies up to 20 weeks at the start of the course. The class is the equivalent of primary school where we put in foundation training.
Depending on the breed of your dog you may find our Dog Training Class for Everyday Life more suitable as we focus on skills for older puppies and dogs.
By limiting classes to 4 puppies you get more help as you practice and puppies are less overwhelmed.
I often hear that puppy class didn’t work as my puppy. Usually that is because their puppy was too distracted or anxious to engage in the class.
Absolutely! We love family training so that all the family can enjoy seeing their puppy learn and are consistent at home.
All we ask is that children are able to follow instructions and wait between turns training your puppy.
This gives us an opportunity to help you with problem behaviours such as toilet training, puppy biting and other cheeky behaviours.
In the in person classes we are busy focusing on the puppies, who initially find it hard to not be actively doing something.
By doing the first class virtually puppies are relaxed at home enabling you to be free to ask questions without being distracted.
Classes are 55 minutes long.
The first half is dedicated to learning skills and the second half is puppy socialisation.
We use positive reinforcement in our classes so we use food and toys (or anything else your puppy likes) to reward good behaviours.
We also encourage you to bring a bed or blanket for your puppy to feel comfortable and safe.
You will also want to bring a flat collar, ideally a harness, with a standard non extendable lead.
No we never use punishment in our puppy training.
We train using positive reinforcement to teach our puppies what we would like them to do.
By managing your puppy’s environment we can prevent poor choices and then reward the behaviours we like.
This is not a problem as we send you a summary of the skills we learn that week including videos and step by step guides.
You can then practice at home and get help and guidance from me in the class whatsapp group.