Positive Dog Training Co.

29/07/2026

🎓🐩 Graduation shout‑out for Woody! 🐩🎓 Huge congratulations to Woody the Standard Poodle and his wonderful owners — what an incredible team you’ve been!⭐🥇

We had some bouncy beginnings (and anyone who knows the breed will know what we mean by bouncy!) but Woody has shown such enthusiasm and heart for reward based training. His owners have worked so hard to achieve some beautifully focused training. Woody's progress has been a joy to watch, and he’s finished his Puppy School programme with Alice with style, confidence, and signature poodle floofy flair!

If you'd be interested in our six week puppy training and socialisation programme, please do not hesitate to get in touch☺ www.positivedogtraining.co.uk

20/07/2026

👇Is this good puppy play? Is it appropriate ? Can you read the body language? If you're currently a client of ours, you will understand this well, but contrary to popular belief, puppy socialisation is not simply about letting your puppy play with other puppies. This can actually do more harm than good...

At the start of this video, you can see two puppies and, on first glance, it may look like they're both having a good time, but when you look closely you can see the black puppy grabbing the yellow puppy round the neck and pushing it around. They are not taking turns in play, and the yellow puppy isn't getting a choice about the encounter.

If a puppy regularly experiences this or the experience is very unpleasant, they could learn to become defensive around others dogs. This is why in 2023 we introduced "Puppy Greetings" into our Puppy School syllabus, a much more structured, beneficial approach to socialising puppies, encouraging short, calm interactions.

Play is often better managed with an older dog who can help teach the puppy to take pauses and keep play at a nicer level.
For more help with your individual puppy, find your nearest Puppy School tutor at the link in the comments🔗🐾

Do you think your puppy has good play manners? 👇

14/07/2026

📣 Calling all puppy owners — new Puppy School classes starting this August in Stroud!

⭐ Accredited Registered Animal Training Instructors with The Animal Behaviour and Training Council
⭐ A trusted national programme — Puppy School offers a kind, positive reward‑based curriculum for both owners and puppies designed by leading science based dog behaviour experts
⭐ Essential life skills — calm puppy socialisation, basic training, confidence‑building, and support with common puppy behaviours
⭐ Friendly, supportive guidance — helping you raise a well‑adjusted, responsive and happy puppy
⭐ Additional services such as carefully managed & appropriate socialisation via our Puppy Social walks
⭐ Access to our FREE online resources & online video library via The Puppy Club as well as FREE training manual and FREE treats!

🐾Book your space here: 👇https://client.puppyschool.co.uk/booking/PS/83DD695E-A95A-4B1E-BC81-86AE8A401EC6

🐾 Spaces are limited — secure your place and give your puppy the very best start

www.puppyschool.co.uk / www.positivedogtraining.co.uk

01/07/2026

❤What a fantastic time at this year's Puppy School Conference - so lovely to be surrounded by such wonderful, kind trainers and their dogs! ❤

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09/06/2026

🫶 Meet this weeks sweet little duo at Clockhouse Vets run by The Animal Behaviour and Training Council registered Animal Training Instructor Alice Crick. 🐾 If you’re looking for safe, calm, appropriate early socialisation for your puppy, or need some advice with common puppy problems. Get in touch with us today 🫶❤️ ###x

02/06/2026

Congratulations to this lovely punch of puppies. Who all graduated from puppy school last night. Well done Yuki, Shadow and Kevin. 👏🐾🐶🎓

11/05/2026

Are you dreaming of becoming a dog trainer? If you’re considering a career with animals, join us for a FREE webinar with our industry experts, to discuss financial viability, qualities needed, pros and cons of self-employment, maximising income, and any of your questions.

📆 Friday 5th June, 7pm
Sign up now: https://puppyschool.thinkific.com/.../dog-trainer-webinar

Are you dreaming of becoming a dog trainer?

If you’re considering a career with animals, join us for a FREE webinar with our industry experts, to discuss financial viability, qualities needed, pros and cons of self-employment, maximising income, and any of your questions.

📆 Friday 5th June, 7pm

Sign up now: https://puppyschool.thinkific.com/products/live_events/dog-trainer-webinar

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Muza, Fred, Lola, Mabel also missing (Paddy & Ronnie)who have all graduated from Puppy School. Wonderful group 🎓🐾🐶🎉🎉👏👏

18/04/2026

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18/04/2026

We love reading your Puppy School reviews. They brighten our day and help us guide other new puppy owners towards positive, science‑based training. Patience and kindness in animal training goes a long long way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you’re looking for kind, science‑based training for your puppy or dog, get in touch with Alice Crick, Registered Animal Training Instructor with The Animal Behaviour and Training Council today 👇