Early Development Programme
Build the foundationsbefore the problems begin.
Age-appropriate puppy training focused on confidence, communication, social development and the everyday skills your dog will need as they grow.
Price on enquiry
Up to 6 months of age
Build the foundations before the problems begin.
Our Early Development Programme supports you through the most influential stage of your puppy’s development. Across a structured combination of professional guidance and practical training, we focus on communication, engagement, recall, lead skills, handling, social development, environmental exposure, confidence, boundaries and everyday life skills.
The programme is designed to help you understand not just what to teach your puppy, but how to shape the behaviours and habits you want to carry into adulthood.
What is included
Programme Structure
2 × 45-minute online consultations
Dedicated one-to-one consultations giving us time to discuss your puppy’s development, home routine, emerging behaviours and training progress. We’ll answer questions, troubleshoot problems early and give you clear guidance on what to focus on between practical sessions.
3 × 45-minute practical training sessions
Hands-on, in-person sessions where we work directly with you and your puppy. We’ll develop essential training foundations, handling skills, engagement, recall, lead work and appropriate exposure to everyday environments, progressing the training as your puppy develops.
Ongoing WhatsApp support
Support throughout the programme for questions, training updates and guidance between your scheduled sessions, helping you stay consistent as your puppy grows.
Each stage builds on the last, giving you the practical skills and understanding needed to continue developing your puppy well beyond the programme.
Programme focus
Structured learning for real puppy life.
The programme is shaped around your puppy, with practical work that supports development at home and in the wider world.
Confidence
Helping your puppy approach new environments, experiences and everyday challenges with greater confidence.
Communication
Creating clear communication and engagement between puppy and owner from the beginning.
Social Development
Thoughtful exposure to dogs, people, movement and the environments your puppy will meet in real life.
Everyday Life Skills
Practical foundations for calm behaviour, handling, lead work, recall and settling.
Training Foundations
Age-appropriate skill building that can be developed as your puppy matures.
Owner Coaching
Clear guidance so you understand what to practise, how to practise it and what to expect next.
How it works
A clear pathway through early development.
Understand
We begin with your puppy, home life, current development and the dog you want to raise.
Prioritise
We identify the skills, experiences and routines that matter most at this stage.
Build
Training develops practical puppy skills alongside confident, thoughtful owner handling.
Progress
You leave with clear priorities to carry forward as your puppy grows and changes.
Owner education
We develop the person raising the puppy, too.
Successful puppy development depends on what happens every day, not just during training sessions. We give you the knowledge, practical skills and understanding to confidently shape your puppy’s behaviour and development as they grow.
- Practical coaching for the whole household
- Clear routines and realistic expectations
- Guidance around social development and exposure
- Training priorities tailored to your puppy
- A foundation you can continue as adolescence begins
Frequently asked questions
Before you enquire.
What age is the programme for?
The Early Development Programme is for puppies up to six months of age. We will consider your puppy’s age and individual stage of development when planning the work.
Does my puppy need a Behavioural Audit first?
No. Puppies under six months are an exception to our Behavioural Audit requirement and can access dedicated puppy services directly.
Is this only for puppies with problems?
No. The programme is designed to build strong foundations before difficulties become established, while also helping owners address age-appropriate challenges already appearing.
Will the training be tailored to my puppy?
Yes. We consider your puppy’s genetics, breed characteristics, temperament, development, environment, lifestyle and your priorities. Every puppy is an individual, so training is tailored accordingly rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Start well
Tell us about your puppy and we’ll help you take the right first step.