Do you have a new puppy?
We’re passionate about all things canine. Giving you puppy the right start in life is vital to their long term health and happiness and to ensure they are well behaved into adulthood. That’s why we run Puppy Workshop classes under the guidelines of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme.
Many of the behavioural problems seen in dogs relate back to formative experiences from when they are young that can occur without owners even being aware of them. We are keen, therefore to extend our knowledge to our clients with new puppies and offer the basic principles of puppy training, socialisation and the dog’s place in the family.
Following these classes, more advanced Bronze, Silver, and Gold puppy classes are run by Kennel Club registered trainer, Nigel Woodall who is knowledgeable in all things puppy training related! In addition to this, he is a Kennel Club Examiner and has worked to correct canine behavioural problems in all areas, with much success.
How do I sign-up?
You can book your place on the Puppy Workshop by emailing us at hello@knutsford.vet or calling our reception on 01565 337999.
How much do these sessions cost?
The price is £45 payable at time of booking for the full 3-week course (non-refundable and non-transferable).
Is your puppy training open to anyone?
Puppy training is open to anyone who has a puppy. That includes clients and non-clients alike. Simply sign-up and we’ll look forward to seeing you at the next event.
Where is it held?
Our puppy workshops are held in our new indoor area at Knutsford Vets. We are located on the Fryers Nurseries site on Manchester Road, Knutsford. We have plenty of warm, light and indoor space, as well as flexible seating around the side of our room.
We also have an outdoor garden area too, although due to light and the weather this may not be used in October.
What can you expect from the puppy workshop?
- lead walking
- meet and greet
- sit
- down
- food manners
- toilet training
- addresses common questions (individual to each class) such as how do I stop my puppy jumping/biting, how do I introduce crate training
There is around half an hour put aside to discuss clinical aspects such as:
- How to brush their teeth
- how to examine your pet and what is normal?
- what food and how much?
- why vaccinate? what against? how is it done?
- what parasites should owners be concerned about? How are they prevented?
What participants said about our Puppy Workshop
I asked Nigel to meet Toby, my spaniel, after he chased a cat onto the main road. I was unable to get him to come when called and worried what harm he would come to whilst off the lead. Nigel has been able to ensure he returns to my heel whenever asked and Toby enjoys his walks more since I have the confidence to let him roam without restraint. I would highly recommend his training sessions – Lucie Reese
