Top-rated Puppy Training Classes in Derby

Get ready to say goodbye to puppy chaos!

Learn the skills every puppy parent needs, and gain confidence in my multi award-winning, 5*-rated, force-free puppy classes.

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Real talk: Training your puppy shouldn’t feel like you’re at your wit’s end—or worse, like giving up is your only option.

But for so many puppy parents, this is the reality. I see you, and I get it. No judgment here. It’s overwhelming, lonely, and maybe not what you expected.

What if I told you it doesn’t have to be this way?

Imagine this: Walking your puppy confidently, knowing exactly how to handle any situation. Picture the pride and joy of seeing your puppy grow into a happy, well-behaved companion—all thanks to the effort you put in now.

This transformation is exactly what my Puppy Training Classes are here to deliver.

Here’s what to expect:
✔ A structured, supportive learning environment tailored to busy puppy parents.
✔ Step-by-step guidance to tackle biting, recall, leash walking, and more.
✔ Actionable strategies you can easily apply between sessions.
✔ A stronger bond with your puppy, built on trust and understanding.

If you're reading this thinking, “Yes, I NEED this!”—you’re not alone.

Many puppy parents feel overwhelmed, even regretful, at first. But with the right tools and support, you can create the calm, joyful relationship you’ve been dreaming of.

Let’s turn things around—together.

Here’s how my puppy classes work

I’ve designed my signature puppy training program to give you flexible booking options.

Book a single course, or save by booking a package.

Click on an image to find out more about each stage…

PUPPY - STAGE 1 (PRESCHOOL ONLINE)

SESSION DETAILS:

Are you overwhelmed by puppy biting, toilet accidents, sleepless nights, or just the chaos that comes with a new pup?

Perhaps you’ve not bought home your new puppy yet, and want to prevent problem puppy behaviours before they start?

My Online Puppy Preschool is designed to tackle these common struggles head-on—delivering the calm, confident start every puppy parent deserves, all from the comfort of your home and at a more affordable price.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Stop puppy biting effectively
✔ Develop early impulse control through fun play
✔ Implement crate training for a more peaceful home
✔ Master toilet training with practical tips
✔ Recognise and address early separation worries
✔ Build trust to prevent issues like resource guarding
✔ Curb your puppy’s habit of stealing things
✔ Help your puppy manage distractions
✔ Reduce overstimulation for a calmer, happier pup

And the best part? I’m here to answer all your puppy questions every step of the way—ensuring you have the support you need to succeed.

Ready to create a solid foundation for your puppy’s future? Let’s get started!


This course is all about building trust, calmness, and confidence—for both you and your puppy. No harsh corrections here—just science-backed, ethical training methods that actually work.

I’m here to guide and support you through this amazing (and, let’s be honest, super stressful + overwhelming) journey.

By the end of Stage 1, you’ll have:
✔ The tools to reduce puppy biting.
✔ Strategies to foster calmness and prevent common issues like separation anxiety.
✔ The foundation for a happy, confident puppy—and a happier, more confident you!

Ready to get started?

All the booking info you need is right here 👇

WHERE & WHEN:

Location: ONLINE


PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 1 only - Preschool Online for the early bird launch price of £50 (will be £57)

  • Book Stage 1 & 2 as a package for £173 - SAVE £12

  • Book Stage 1, 2 & 3 as the full 10-weeks package) up front for £282 - SAVE £35

When you book your stage 1 preschool course, you’ll get …

A Fully Supportive Training Experience

I’m here to help you just as much (if not more than) I’m here to help your puppy. Here’s everything you’ll get when you join:

  • Expert Guidance

    • Training from a qualified, multi-award-winning trainer.

    • Small group classes with a maximum of 6 pups for personalised support.

    • An exclusive discount on 1:1 puppy training sessions for deeper support.

  • Exclusive Resources

    • Immediate access to my complete Puppy Training Support Suite (worth £200)—so you’re never lost in a sea of conflicting Google advice!

    • Your own copy of the Puppy Success Handbook (worth £25) with everything you need to raise a happy, well-behaved puppy.

  • Actionable Training

    • Practical, step-by-step activities and games to work on with your puppy at home.

    • Strategies to tackle problem behaviours and create lasting success.

    • Golden nuggets of advice that will transform how you approach training.

  • Community + Extras

    • Access to a private, dedicated Facebook group for ongoing support and connection.

    • Exclusive discount codes for my favourite dog brands—including Butternut Box, Different Dog, Tug-e-Nuff, and The Posh Pet Co.—worth over £50 if you use them all!

Here are just some of the amazing, and super special messages I’ve received from puppy class clients…

Want this to be you, too?

Read on to hear more about my complete puppy training program…

PUPPY - STAGE 2 (LEARNER PUPS)

CLASS DETAILS:

Perfect for fully vaccinated puppies up to 5 months old. Small group, up to 6 puppies max.

This is a course designed to give you and your puppy the foundation skills you need for a happy, confident life together. In my supportive, force-free classes, we’ll focus on:

  • The simple ingredients to successful puppy socialisation (week 1 is ALL about this!)

  • Foundations of a reliable recall (and introducing distractions!)

  • How to train your puppy to walk nicely on a lead

  • How to stop your puppy jumping up for all the things - greetings, toys, food…

  • How to teach a super solid, positive ‘leave it’ in different scenarios

  • How to create a calm puppy

  • How to successfully train your puppy with distractions on lead and off lead


WHERE & WHEN:

Location: Darley Abbey Village Hall

Tuesday 11th March at 5:20pm - 3 spaces
Tuesday 1st April at 6:40pm - 2 spaces
NEW Saturday 12th April at 9am
NEW Tuesday 22nd April at 5:20pm
NEW Tuesday 6th May at 6:40pm

STAGE 2 (LEARNER PUPS)

PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 2 - Learner Pups for £135

  • Book Stage 2 & 3 (8-weeks) up front as a package for £240 - SAVE £27

When you book onto your 5-week in-person Learner Pups course, you’ll get 5x weekly 1 hour group classes PLUS …

EVERYTHING you get with Preschool, which, as a reminder, is ALL this…

  • Multi award-winning service

    A fully supportive training experience

  • A qualified, multi-award winning trainer

  • Access to our dedicated, private Facebook group

  • Immediate access to my complete Puppy Training Support suite (so you don’t have to feel bamboozled by Google with all the bad advice out there!) (worth £200)

  • Immediate access to my Puppy Success Handbook with everything you need to create success with your puppy! (worth £25)

  • Actionable strategies to take away + get to the bottom of all the problem puppy behaviours you’re currently struggling with

  • Easy, practical, step-by-step training activities + games to work on with your puppy at home

  • Golden nuggets of advice that you won’t find on Google, but I guarantee will be a game changer for you + your puppy!

  • Small group puppy classes, with up to 6 pups max.

  • A £15 discount on individual 1:1 training sessions (booked separately)

PLUS

puppy training freebies
  • A Free Deluxe Training Pack + all the discounts (now worth over £50)

  • An A4 printed, personalised certificate of completion (worth £5)

  • Sian was brilliant and has given me more confidence with my 5 month old GSD Luna...

    Lisa & Luna, Learner Pups Graduates

  • “Sian is a super teacher & classes are well structured and supported…”

    Deborah & Ernie, Learner Pups Graduates

  • Sian is very patient and explains everything clearly. Poppy picked everything up so quickly and we are amazed how well she has done with her training from just a few classes

    Kay & Poppy, Learner Pups Graduates

PUPPY - STAGE 3

(REAL-WORLD)

Perfect for any dog who has completed puppy training classes in a hall setting.

Intimate group, up to 4 dogs max.

Over our 3 weeks you’ll practise:

  • Socialisation in a controlled, small group

  • Real World Recall skills

  • Lead walking + focus skills

  • Distraction training

    All with a trainer by your side to give you the confidence you want to have with your dog!

CLASS DETAILS:


Location: Darley Abbey

Starts: Saturday 29th March at 12pm
Starts: Saturday 12th April at 10:30am
Starts: Saturday 3rd May at 10:30am
Starts: Saturday 23rd May at 12pm

WHERE & WHEN:

STAGE 3 (REAL WORLD)

PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  • Book Stage 3 - Real World for £132

  • SAVE £27 - book Stage 2+3 up front as a package for £240

Real World Class at Darley Abbey

When you book your stage 3 real world course space, you’ll get…

  • Intimate group sessions with up to 4 dogs max.

  • 3 weeks with Sian by your side in the real world, where so many dog parents struggle most

  • A chance to ask questions and focus on recall, lead walking and distractions in a supportive group

PACKAGE PRICING & FLEXIBLE BOOKING:

  1. Select the discounted course package you’d like to book below

  2. Pay for your package first

  3. Once your package is paid for, choose your course start dates with ease straight away via the link you’ll see on screen (you’ll also receive it via email* so you can come back to book later).

  4. You’ll get a confirmation email* to confirm what you’ve paid for your package, and which course dates you’ve booked

    *check your junk folder for emails

If you’re not sure at any time, we can book you in direct, just call or WhatsApp 07476 903840.

Prefer to work with us 1:1?

We get it, classes aren’t for everyone.

Your availability doesn’t always match the timetable or you just prefer personalised support for you and your puppy…

That’s why we also offer 1:1 Puppy Training packages!

Not sure what’s best?

I know through experience that being a puppy parent can be hard work.

If you’re not sure what training option is best, feel free to book a 15-minute free discovery call with us at a time that suits you!