Premium Puppy Training Classes in Derby & Burton-on-Trent
If your puppy is biting, ignoring you, or getting overstimulated, this workshop focuses on the foundations that cause those problems.
Is your puppy…
🥲 biting constantly when they’re overstimulated?
🥲 pulling on the lead already?
🥲 ignoring you when there are distractions?
🥲 getting a little too excited around other dogs or people?
Most puppy parents try to solve these problems in busy classes that overwhelm them and their puppy…
Why Traditional, Big Group Puppy Classes Often Don’t Work
Most puppy parents join a local puppy class hoping for the socialisation, better listening, calmer, less pully walks, and support with early boundaries (like jumping up)
…but big, busy, overstimulating classes often make things worse.
Puppies get overwhelmed. puppy parents get flustered.
And instead of learning the foundations with calm heads, some can be firefighting behaviours that didn’t need to develop in the first place, and everyone becomes distracted.
You deserve something calmer, and more supportive.
Your puppy deserves a space where they can actually learn.
That’s why I created something different…👇
Here’s Why My Puppy Confidence Intensive Group Session Is a Different Kind of Puppy Training Class…
No big groups. No one-size-fits-all. No week-on-week attendance.
Your puppy learns best in a calm, supportive environment, with space to explore, settle, interact and grow at their own pace.
YOU learn best when
you feel guided and reassured, not rushed
the coaching is personalised to you and your pup
you have an easy way to build progress at home
you’re given time to work on everything calmly
That’s why I created a premium, small-group alternative to traditional weekly puppy classes.
Just 4 puppies per session, a 3 hour intensive workshop approach, personalised support, and a nervous-system aware focus that helps both ends of the lead feel calmer and more connected.
This is your puppy’s very best start.
Dog mum to my two lovely lurchers, Bonnie and Oliver, and your new cheerleader.
I’m the creator of the Nervous‑System Aware Dog Parenting™ framework and a certified, ethical dog trainer, as well as a trauma‑informed coach for dog parents.
I’ve been running puppy classes since 2020, and despite clients getting amazing results - the reviews and testimonials speak for themselves - I began feeling like I couldn’t give all the support I truly felt clients needed, and even with only 6 pups in a class it still felt like I could do things differently.
Now, I specialise in calm, emotionally supportive training for pups and their humans. Training that help puppies feel safe, learn with less stress, and grow into confident adult dogs.
My approach is practical, compassionate and rooted in real life, so you and your dog can build a more peaceful, connected life together.
Hey! I’m Sian…
Here’s what my Puppy Confidence Intensive is all about…
This 3 hour workshop blends practical skills with emotional intelligence, giving you everything you need to set your puppy up for long-term success.
We work in a small-group (max. 4 puppies) for calmer training and more guided, personalised support from me.
This isn’t a puppy class you have to try to find the time to attend week after week …
It’s a flexible, focused, intensive workshop (imagine the kind of personal support you’d get in a 1:1 with the benefits of small group classes) that gives you:
✔ Early socialisation done safely
✔ Confidence-building games
✔ Calm settling routines
✔ Puppy biting support + tips to prevent overstimulation
✔ Focus & engagement around distractions
✔ Preventing future problem behaviours
✔ How to understand your puppy’s emotional needs
✔ Support to build progress at home with your own printed personalised workbook to take away from the session AND free access to two of my online puppy foundation courses: Preschool (worth £50) + Learner Pups (worth £99)
Investment: £197
Includes: super small group + more personalised support + printed workbook + online course access (worth £150+) + Q&A with me
Here’s an Example Puppy Intensive Session Set Up
(so you can see how it looks):
Some of the 100s of amazing messages I’ve received from puppy training clients over the last 6+ years …
Want this to be you, too?
Find out if the Intensive is perfect for you and your puppy below …
Who this is perfect for
Perfect for you if…
You want safe, structured socialisation
You want strong recall and lead-walking foundations before problems start
You prefer calm, small groups
Your puppy can become overwhelmed in loud, busy spaces
You want expert support rooted in modern, ethical training
You want clear steps to follow at home
You want help to prevent future behaviour problems
Who this isn’t right for
Not the best fit if…
✘ Your puppy is showing early reactivity, fear, or significant confidence struggles (1:1 support would be the best option here)
✘ Your puppy is over 20 weeks (instead, the progression workshops are perfect for you!)
✘ You want a large socialisation group for pups to run free and play
✘ You want quick fix methods with your puppy training
If you know you want continued support after your Intensive, the Puppy Path Starter Bundle is the easiest and most cost-effective way to stay on track.
This is training support for new puppy parents who want to go beyond the basic foundations.
Perfect for puppy parents who want more practice, more confidence and ongoing support without committing to lengthy class programmes.
Want the Best Start?
Upgrade to the Puppy Path Starter Bundle
The Puppy Path Starter Bundle includes…
5.5hrs total of small group training workshops + a personalised workbook plan + certificate upon completion + personal Q&A with me.
So, you get your 3hr Puppy Confidence Intensive Session (£197 value) and these added extras:
+ 1x 1.5hr Puppy Progress Workshop with your puppy (£95 value)
Choose from any one of my workshops on loose lead, recall, confidence, socialisation, confidence in new environments...
+ 1x 1.5hr Dog Parent-Only Workshop (£55 value)
Build the calm home routines, boundaries, mindset and emotional skills that make training easier. These sessions are dog parent only sessions to help set you up for success.
How it works (step by step)
1.Select + book your session date
Booking confirmation will be sent to you via email
2. Get access to Preschool Online
To get you started before the intensive
4. Learn in calm, short bursts
Training is delivered in clear, easy-to-follow modules with breaks built in.
3. Arrive + settle at the session
We start slow, your puppy has time to explore the space and feel safe)
5. Practice together + get to know your fellow puppy parents
You’ll get guidance on how to support your puppy’s personality, energy and confidence.
6. Leave with a plan
You’ll walk away from the session with simple next steps with your personalised plan workbook, and full access to Learner Pups Online.
FAQs
What age can my puppy start?
The Puppy Confidence Intensive is suitable for puppies aged 8–20 weeks old.
If your puppy is older than 20 weeks, check out my 1:1 options here, or my workshops on specific topics like recall, confidence and lead walking available in 2026!
Find out more about the workshops here.
What if my puppy is nervous?
This small group environment is perfect for gentle confidence building, and I adapt everything to suit your puppy’s emotional needs. If your puppy is showing significant signs of struggling with their confidence at home, a welcome home puppy 1:1 session may be the best start, find out more here.
Can family members come?
Yes, up to two adults per puppy is ideal to ensure a calm environment (if more wish to attend, please do let me know in advance as I want to be as inclusive as I can be, without causing overwhelm.)
Should my puppy be fully vaccinated before attending?
Please follow your vet’s vaccination advice. Many puppies generally attend one to two weeks after their 2nd vaccinations.
What’s the price?
It’s £197 for a premium 3-hour intensive + online courses + personalised support + small group coaching.
If you’d love more progress and support, you can buy the Puppy Path Starter Bundle which gives you 1x intensive, 1x dog workshop and 1x dog parent only workshop, saving £50 on the price if you were to book the 3 workshops individually.
Do you offer 1:1 puppy training?
Yes. If you’d prefer tailored sessions with your new puppy, or wish to add a 1:1 onto your package, I offer private in-person sessions in Derby & Burton or online. Find out more and book here.
Will my puppy get to socialise?
Yes, safely, calmly and in a structured way that prevents fear, overwhelm or overstimulation. This isn’t the sole focus of the session, and there will be periods during the session where they’re not directly interacting with one another (whilst learning loose lead walking for e.g.)
Are there further workshops after this?
Yes, the 2026 Puppy Workshop Series offers ongoing support with monthly, standalone topics. We’ll deep dive into recall, teenage prep, lead walking, socialisation - all the things you need in a no overwhelm set up.
CLICK HERE to find out more.