Puppy Life Skills Training Classes in Chalfont St Peter and Chenies
Teach your puppy essential training skills and socialisation in a fun and bond-building way.
Bringing home a new puppy can be both exciting and overwhelming. There’s so much to learn - for both of you!
Our group puppy classes offer a structured way to teach your puppy essential skills that will make life easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
Puppy Training Classes
This 6 week course of group classes will teach basic obedience, how your dog learns, how to read your dog’s body language and ensure s/he is socialised correctly.
You and your dog will learn a variety of attention, stay, recall and lead handling exercises, sit, down, leave, appropriate toy play and drop exercises.
You will learn to communicate with one another, all in a fun and motivating way, with training broken down into bite size chunks.
Homework handouts and videos will also be made available.
We believe that clarity means success, and success equates to happy dogs!
Puppy Class Details
£160 for 6 week course
Glebe Field - Wednesdays, Saturday & Sundays
Welders Lane - Saturdays and Sundays
Did you know that we also offer one to one, personalised puppy support and training?
This is a great option for you if any of the following apply:
The group class times/ venues don’t suit you or you need more flexibility
You’d like a more personalised approach, tailored to you and your puppy
Many people choose to opt for 1:1 support, alongside group classes - they’re perfect together!
To find out more about how we can help you in the comfort of your own home, click on the links below.
Puppy Preparation Package
(for before you pick up your new pup)Perfect Puppy Training Package
(for when you’ve welcomed your puppy home)
“As a vet I know the importance of having the right advice when training your new puppy or dog and that's why I chose Minds Alike Training.
Sam is a very experienced, qualified dog trainer with a fantastic down to earth and relatable teaching style, she immediately puts you at ease and makes you feel comfortable. The classes are fun for both the dogs and their owners and my dog Scout and I have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. So far we've completed the Puppy Class, Bronze and Silver classes and will be back for the Gold classes!”
J.P. and Scout
Why choose us?
We know that it can be hard to choose who to trust with your dog (especially given that anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist!) so we’re proud to tell you exactly what makes us different… and, dare we say, worth paying that little bit more for!
Experienced
We are all experienced professionals who bring a wealth of skills and expertise to help you.
Accredited
We are qualified and accredited, so you can be sure that you and your dog are in safe hands.
Loyal Clients
Clients often say that we’re really special and, having worked with us, won’t go anywhere else.
Vet Approved
We’re recommended by lots of local vets and, of course, they choose us for their own dogs too.
Insightful
We pride ourselves on how we use our in-depth knowledge to personalise our approach.
Ethical
We use only kind, ethical and reward based training methods, which are backed by science.
“If you want a group that really care about animals and have confidence in reward based training, Minds Alike are fantastic. Sam structures her classes well and is very skilled at identifying tweaks to help get the best out of each dog and their owners. Very professional and caring with superb humour interspersed with aplomb to encourage owners.”
T.R. and Roscoe
Is this right for you?
Our Puppy Life Skills Classes are perfect for you if:
Your puppy is between 10 weeks and 7 months old (at the start of the course) and has had their primary vaccinations.
You want to teach your puppy the skills they’ll need to be a happy, well-socialised dog who is a pleasure to live with.
You want to train your puppy using fun, kind and effective methods which can also strengthen your relationship.
If you’re also interested in having 1:1 support with your puppy, take a look at:
Ready? Here’s what to do!
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Choose a Class
Select the class (time, day and location) that best suits you.
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Secure Your Spot
Save your pup’s place by booking + paying online - simple!
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“The education I received was amazing, understanding it is my responsibility to be able to read Oslo's body language and his different ways of communicating with me, building my confidence in being able to teach Oslo how to behave and it was brilliant fun I felt like a very proud mum!”
Kirsty and Oslo
FAQs
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This class is appropriate for puppies from 10 weeks old. If we have any large breed dogs (i.e. Labrador or larger) we will be mindful of their age and not wishing to over exercise their joints. The upper age limit is 7 months of age.
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Yes, puppies must have had their primary vaccinations, in order to attend these classes.
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Yes, we welcome all family members who live with the puppy to come along.
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At Minds Alike, we're committed to fostering a deep understanding between dogs and their owners. Through our tailored training and behaviour programs, we enrich the lives of dogs by establishing a clear communication system between humans and canines, reinforcing positive appropriate behaviours, promoting self-control, and providing essential mental stimulation.
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All of our trainers are ABTC registered Animal Training Instructors, or working towards their accreditation, adhering to a strict code of conduct that prioritises best practices, scientific methodologies, and modern training techniques.
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We use science-based, kind, fair and effective training.
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We do allow a small amount of supervised play, depending on the personalities of the puppies. The majority of the class will be on-lead, and meetings and greetings will be included as part of the training.
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Please bring a flat collar/harness and lead (no flexi leads please) a toy, a mat for your dog to sit on and lots of tasty treats!
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Our group classes are held in Chalfont St Peter or Chenies in Buckinghamshire. See our 'locations and booking' page for all the information.
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You and your dog will learn a variety of attention, stay, recall and lead handling exercises, sit, down, leave, appropriate toy play and drop exercises. They will also have the opportunity to develop their social skills.
In addition, you'll discover how your dog learns, how to read your dog's body language and how to ensure s/he is socialised correctly.
“Sam's calm and positive manner made everything feel like an achievement for both us and Pepper so we always left the class feeling good and positive about our progress. Go for it! It will be the best decision for you and your dog.”
K.I. and Pepper
Discover the joy of raising a well-behaved and happy puppy.
Book your puppy's spot in our Puppy Class today!