Top-rated Puppy Training Classes in Derby

Get ready to say goodbye to puppy chaos!

Learn all the skills puppy parents need with our 5*-rated, multi award-winning, force-free puppy classes.

puppy training classes derby

Real talk: Training your puppy shouldn't be so hard, shouldn’t have you feeling each day like you're at your wit’s end or even worse - that you just want to give up.

In fact, it should be something that’s not just manageable - but something you should enjoy doing, while you begin seeing results.

Imagine walking your puppy, knowing how to handle situations, and being confident that the effort and energy you put in now will result in a well-behaved, happy dog!

This? Is what you can expect from our Puppy Training Classes.

Our Puppy Training Classes provide a structured learning environment, covering everything from stopping puppy biting to mastering recall. Our comprehensive courses are designed to build your and your puppy’s skills in a supportive group setting.

Picture this: Over a series of expertly guided sessions, you will be walked through step-by-step techniques, providing plans and actionable strategies.

You’ll learn how to manage and enhance your dog's behaviour effectively, creating a lasting bond and joyful moments together.

If you're reading this thinking, “Umm, heck YES, I need this for my puppy,” then get stuck into my classes!

Here’s how my puppy classes work

3 stages & flexible booking options so you can book a single course, or save by booking as a package. Course prices start from just £69.

Click on an image to find out more about each stage…

NEW PUPPY - STAGE 1 (PRESCHOOL)

CLASS DETAILS:

Small group sizes of up to 6 puppies

In your 2-week Preschool course you’ll learn…

  • How to stop puppy biting

  • The power of puppy play

  • How to crate train your puppy

  • Puppy toilet training tips and tricks

  • How to help prevent separation anxiety + resource guarding

  • How to create the perfect night-time routine

    and much more…

WHERE & WHEN:

Location: Darley Abbey Village Hall

2025

Starts: Tuesday 21st January, 6.40pm - LIMITED SPACES

NEW Starts: Saturday 8th Feb, 9am

Location: Happy Hounds Playcentre

2025

Starts: Monday 20th January, 6.30pm - 2 SPACES


STAGE 1 (PRESCHOOL)

PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 1 - Preschool for £69

  • Book Stage 1 & 2 (7-weeks) up front as a package for £187 - SAVE £12

  • Book all 10-weeks as a package for £282 - SAVE £43

When you book your stage 1 preschool course, you don’t just get two in-person group classes, you also get …

  • A fully supportive training experience

  • A qualified, multi-award winning trainer

  • Access to our dedicated, private Facebook group

  • Immediate access to my complete Puppy Training Support suite (so you don’t have to feel bamboozled with all the confusing advice!) (worth £200)

  • Your copy of my Puppy Success Handbook with everything you need to create success with your new puppy! (worth £25)

  • Actionable strategies to take away + get to the bottom of all the problem puppy behaviours you’re currently struggling with!

  • Easy, practical, step-by-step training activities + games to work on with your puppy at home

  • Golden nuggets of advice that you won’t find on Google, but I guarantee will be a game changer for you + your puppy!

  • Small group puppy classes, with up to 6 pups max.

  • An exclusive discount on 1:1 puppy training sessions

  • Exclusive discount codes for all my favourite dog brands - Butternut Box, Different Dog, Tug-e-Nuff, The Posh Pet Co. just to name a few… (worth well over £30 if you took all the discount codes!)

Here are just some of the amazing, and super special messages I’ve received from clients…

Want this to be you, too?

Read on to hear more about my complete puppy course…

PUPPY - STAGE 2 (LEARNER PUPS)

CLASS DETAILS:

Perfect for fully vaccinated puppies up to 5 months old. Small group, up to 6 puppies max.

Over 5 weeks you’ll learn:

  • The simple ingredients to successful puppy socialisation (week 1 is ALL about this!)

  • Foundations of a reliable recall (including with distractions!)

  • How to train your puppy to walk nicely on a lead

  • How to stop your puppy jumping up for all the things - greetings, toys, food…

  • How to teach a super solid, positive ‘leave it’ in different scenarios

  • How to create a calm puppy

  • How to successfully train your puppy with distractions on lead and off lead


WHERE & WHEN:

Location: Darley Abbey Village Hall

2025

Starts: Tuesday 14th January, 5.20pm - 3 SPACES

Starts: Tuesday 4th February, 6:40pm - 3 SPACES

Location: Happy Hounds Playcentre

2025

Starts: Monday 10th February, 6.30pm - FULL

STAGE 2 (LEARNER PUPS)

PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 2 - Learner Pups for £130

  • Book Stage 1 & 2 (7-weeks) up front as a package for £187 - SAVE £12

  • Book Stage 2 & 3 (8-weeks) up front as a package for £230 - SAVE £24

  • Book all 10-weeks as a package for £282 - SAVE £43

When you book onto your 5-week in-person Learner Pups course, you’ll get 5x weekly 1 hour group classes PLUS …

EVERYTHING you get with Preschool, which, as a reminder, is ALL this…

  • Multi award-winning service

    A fully supportive training experience

  • A qualified, multi-award winning trainer

  • Access to our dedicated, private Facebook group

  • Immediate access to my complete Puppy Training Support suite (so you don’t have to feel bamboozled by Google with all the bad advice out there!) (worth £200)

  • Immediate access to my Puppy Success Handbook with everything you need to create success with your puppy! (worth £25)

  • Actionable strategies to take away + get to the bottom of all the problem puppy behaviours you’re currently struggling with

  • Easy, practical, step-by-step training activities + games to work on with your puppy at home

  • Golden nuggets of advice that you won’t find on Google, but I guarantee will be a game changer for you + your puppy!

  • Small group puppy classes, with up to 6 pups max.

  • A £15 discount on individual 1:1 training sessions (booked separately)

PLUS

puppy training freebies
  • A Free Deluxe Training Pack + all the discounts (now worth over £50)

  • An A4 printed, personalised certificate of completion (worth £5)

  • Sian was brilliant and has given me more confidence with my 5 month old GSD Luna...

    Lisa & Luna, Learner Pups Graduates

  • “Sian is a super teacher & classes are well structured and supported…”

    Deborah & Ernie, Learner Pups Graduates

  • Sian is very patient and explains everything clearly. Poppy picked everything up so quickly and we are amazed how well she has done with her training from just a few classes

    Kay & Poppy, Learner Pups Graduates

PUPPY - STAGE 3

(REAL-WORLD)

Perfect for any dog who has completed puppy training classes in a village hall setting.

Intimate group, up to 4 dogs max.

Over our 3 weeks you’ll practise:

  • Socialisation in a controlled, small group

  • Real World Recall skills

  • Lead walking + focus skills

  • Distraction training

    All with a trainer by your side to give you the confidence you would love to have with your dog!

CLASS DETAILS:


Location: Darley Abbey

Starts: Saturday 1st February, 1.15pm - FULL

Starts: Saturday 1st February, 2.15pm - FULL

NEW Starts: Saturday 1st March, 12pm - FULL

MORE DATES COMING SOON!

WHERE & WHEN:

STAGE 3 (REAL WORLD)

PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 3 - Real World for £127

  • SAVE £27 - book Stage 2+3 up front as a package for £230

  • SAVE £43 - Book all 10-weeks as a package for £282

Real World Class at Darley Abbey

When you book your stage 3 real world course space, you’ll get…

  • Intimate group sessions with up to 4 dogs max.

  • 3 weeks with Sian by your side in the real world, where so many dog parents struggle most

  • A chance to ask questions and focus on recall, lead walking and distractions in a supportive group

PACKAGE PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  1. Select the discounted course package you’d like to book below

  2. Pay for your package first

  3. Once your package is paid for, choose your course start dates with ease straight away via the link you’ll see on screen (you’ll also receive it via email* so you can come back to book later).

  4. You’ll get a confirmation email* to confirm what you’ve paid for your package, and which course dates you’ve booked

    *check your junk folder for emails

If you’re not sure at any time, we can book you in direct, just call or WhatsApp 07476 903840.

Prefer to work with us 1:1?

We get it, classes aren’t for everyone.

Your availability doesn’t always match the timetable or you just prefer personalised support for you and your puppy…

That’s why we also offer 1:1 Puppy Training packages!

Not sure what’s best?

I know through experience that being a puppy parent can be hard work.

If you’re not sure what training option is best, feel free to book a 15-minute free discovery call with us at a time that suits you!