Calm, confidence-building puppy classes designed to give your puppy the best possible start.

These structured puppy training classes in York focus on real-life skills, calm behaviour, and positive, reward-based training that’s easy to continue at home.

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Puppy classes in York

Bringing home a puppy should be exciting — not overwhelming.

My calm, structured puppy training classes in York help you build strong foundations early, prevent common behaviour problems, and give your puppy the skills they need to grow into a well-mannered adult dog.

Training uses modern, reward-based methods backed by behavioural science — no force, no outdated techniques, and no chaotic classes.

What Your Puppy Will Learn

• Sit, down & settle

• Drop & leave it

• Loose lead walking foundations

• Recall foundations

• Focus & engagement

• Calm behaviour & impulse control

• Confidence-building games

• Everyday manners for real life

•IMDT Puppy Grade

Why These Puppy Classes Are Different

This is not a chaotic puppy class.

Sessions are calm, structured, and supportive, with individual guidance throughout. Classes are limited to just 4 puppies to ensure better focus, safer learning, and real progress each week.

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Puppy Training Course Details

• 6-week puppy training course

• £95

• Puppies aged 6 months and under

Next courses run:

14th of November– 19th of December -Huntington Community Centre, York 5:30pm

9th of January– 13th of February -Huntington Community Centre, York 5:00pm

20th of February– 27th of March -Huntington Community Centre, York 5:00pm

Places are limited and booking is essential.

Why Train With Well Behaved Mutts?

  • Fully IMDT-accredited trainer

  • Degree-level background in animal behaviour & training

  • Modern, reward-based methods backed by behavioural science

  • Calm, practical approach focused on real-life results

  • Ongoing support throughout the course

You won’t just learn what to train — you’ll learn why it works, so you can continue confidently at home.

Puppy Training FAQs

Do puppies need to be fully vaccinated?

Puppies must have had at least their first vaccination.

How old does my puppy need to be?

Puppies can attend from 8 weeks old.

What should I bring?

  • A lead

  • flat collar or harness

  • small tasty treats.

Ready to give your puppy the best possible start?

Book your puppy training classes in York today and start building calm, confident behaviour from the beginning.

Reserve Your Puppy’s Place

Not sure group puppy classes are the right fit?

If you’d prefer individual support, we also offer puppy behaviour consultations in York.

If you’ve adopted a rescue dog, our rescue dog consultations provide calm, one-to-one support.

Jessica Kirby

IMDT-accredited dog trainer | BSc Animal Behaviour & Training, Bishop Burton

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Jess Kirby is a York-based dog trainer and founder of Well Behaved Mutts. She’s IMDT-accredited and holds a BSc in Animal Behaviour & Training from Bishop Burton University Centre. Jess uses positive reinforcement to build calm, reliable behaviour. She shares life with Twix, a deaf cocker spaniel, and Buddy, a labrador. Learn more about Jess on the About page.

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