Puppy Foundations
The essential 6-week course for puppies aged 8-20 weeks. Build a bond that lasts at lifetime at our outdoor venue in Wrightington.
6-Week Course
45-minutes per session
Derby House Dogs
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RE
£100
Includes a puppy welcome pack
Engagement & Bond Building
Training starts with a connection. By building a strong bond through play and focus exercises, we ensure your puppy wants to listen to you, even when the world is full of distractions.
Foundational Skills
Teaching you and your pup to communicate clearly. Laying early foundations to enable you both to handle daily life with clarity and confidence.
Confidence & Socialisation
Socialisation isn’t just about meeting other dogs; it’s about neutrality. We help your puppy build confidence in new environments, learn how to settle around others, and navigate the world calmly.
Expert Guidance. No Judgement.
Puppyhood is rewarding, but we know it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. At Derby House Dogs, we provide a supportive, judgement-free environment for you to learn alongside your pup.
Led by our Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy Instructors our methods are force-free and science-based. We don’t believe in ‘quick fixes’ or harsh corrections; we believe in empowering you with the skills to build a partnership based on trust, communication, and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for puppies aged 8 to 20 weeks at the start of the term.
We recommend that puppies are suitably vaccinated before starting the course. Speak to your vet for personalised information.
Please bring a standard flat lead (no extendable leads), a well-fitted collar or harness, and a mat for your pup to settle on (if you’re lucky!).
We train outdoors in our enclosed, purpose-built field in Wrightington. This helps puppies learn to focus in a “real-world” environment from day one.
We train in most conditions (it’s great for proofing behaviours!), but we will notify you if extreme weather requires a session to be rescheduled.
Secure your spot!
Our Puppy Foundations courses are popular and strictly limited in size to ensure every owner gets individual support. To see our upcoming start dates and current availability, click the button below to visit our Courses Booking Hub.