Dog School
Advice and practical training to help you and your pooch understand each other better. Dog School offers training programmes for puppies and their owners, and self-led training resources for dogs of all ages.
Building a strong bond with your dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have—but it takes more than love alone. From the joyous chaos of puppyhood to the steadier days of adulthood and beyond, Dogs Trust is here every step of the way. Our expert-led training not only supports your dog’s growth at every stage of their life but also empowers you to navigate the key moments of your own journey as a dog owner, deepening the connection you share. Through training, you’ll not only teach your dog essential skills but also strengthen the bond that forms the foundation of a lifelong relationship.
Welcome to Puppyhood!
While bringing home a new pup is an exciting and joyous time, they can also turn your world upside down! We’ve been there: coming home to find your favourite pair of shoes has mysteriously transformed into a chew toy, or finding a little puddle in the middle of your kitchen floor when you’ve turned your back for two seconds!
Enter the Puppy Management Training Course – your ultimate toolkit to surviving and thriving during puppyhood. Designed by dog experts (and puppy chaos survivors), this course is perfect for busy owners who want practical advice and solutions at their fingertips.
What’s in it for you (and your pup)?
- Helping Your Puppy Settle: Get tips on helping your puppy adjust to their new home and routines, including guidance on crate training.
- Toilet Training Made Simple: Discover proven methods to create a consistent routine and minimise accidents.
- Redirecting Playful Chewing: Learn how to channel natural behaviours like chewing and play in ways that protect your shoes, furniture, and hands.
- Exploring New Environments: Support your puppy in feeling confident around new people, places, animals, and noises.
- Encouraging Good Habits: Set the stage for easier training by building positive behaviours from the start.
Quick and Easy Learning: Forget long lessons – enjoy practical, bite-sized advice you can access anytime.
Why choose this course?
Because we get it. Puppies are adorable, but they’re also... a handful. We’re here to turn those inevitable moments of frustration into "I can’t believe how amazing my puppy is!" moments. It’s like having a personal puppy coach right there in your pocket!
Ready to Get Started?
Your journey to a calmer, happier puppy starts here. Head over to our Training Store to find out more and to enrol. Your shoes (and your sanity) will thank you!
Our approach
At Dogs Trust we train dogs using reward based methods, and do not advocate the use of any training equipment which changes behaviour by causing pain or fear in dogs.
Dogs which are trained with rewards enjoy learning - they are a partner in the training sessions and often 'offer' new behaviours to see if they get a reward.
Reward based training works to change behaviour and enhances the bond between dog and owner.
We also make sure you get the support and resources you need to help you in our classes and beyond. These courses include access to our owner support hub to enable a strong start to your training.
More ways to learn
Our puppy training may not be the best option for everyone. Here are some other ways we can help, including self-led training resources for dogs of all ages and information for schools and educators:
