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Puppy Foundations
Course Summary
Bringing a new puppy home can feel overwhelming, but this course breaks it down into simple, practical steps. You'll learn everything you need to give your puppy the best start in life from preparing your home and choosing the right food, to toilet training, crate training, socialisation, and setting clear ground rules. We also cover building strong relationships with children at home and help you avoid common early mistakes. With easy to follow advice and real-world tips, you’ll raise a confident, happy puppy ready to take on the world.
Bringing a new puppy home can feel overwhelming, but this course breaks it down into simple, practical steps. You'll learn everything you need to give your puppy the best start in life from preparing your home and choosing the right food, to toilet training, crate training, socialisation, and setting clear ground rules. We also cover building strong relationships with children at home and help you avoid common early mistakes. With easy to follow advice and real-world tips, you’ll raise a confident, happy puppy ready to take on the world.

Course Lessons
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructorS
Steve Griffiths
Our head behaviourist and Co founder Cainark Dog Training.
Steve specialises in extreme reactivity and dog behavioural issues. As well as hosting a wide range of group training classes, workshops and seminars. Steve has trained with The National Dog Training Academy, IMDT and The Dog Training College.
Steve specialises in extreme reactivity and dog behavioural issues. As well as hosting a wide range of group training classes, workshops and seminars. Steve has trained with The National Dog Training Academy, IMDT and The Dog Training College.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Meet the instructorS
Connie
Connie has always had a love for dogs. She started her journey during lockdown and has studied with IMDT and Dog Training College. She has worked with our daycare dogs so has a great knowledge and understanding of Canine Body Language and all the different breeds. Connie has a diploma in Canine Nutrition so can offer help and advice when it comes to food and well-being.
