Puppy School High Wycombe and Marlow

04/06/2026

Bringing a puppy home is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming. Our six-week Puppy School course is designed to support you and your puppy in a positive, force-free way as you learn important skills and grow in confidence together.

My next Puppy School courses start on:

Saturday 13th June, 3pm, Woodlands Park Village Centre, Maidenhead, SL6 3GW

Saturday 18th July, 9am, Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road, HP14 3EJ

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

What the course includes:
Appropriate play with your puppy
Calm focus and engagement
Sit, down, stand, stay and recall foundations
Loose lead walking
Handling, grooming and veterinary preparation skills
Appropriate greetings with people and other puppies
To accept people near to food bowls and chews

Everything is taught using kind, reward-based methods

26/05/2026

My next Puppy School course starts at 3pm on Saturday 6th June at Woodlands Park Village Centre, Manifold Way, Maidenhead, SL6 3GW.

When you enrol your puppy onto one of our Puppy School courses, you also benefit from exclusive access to The Puppy Club, a unique on-line resource offering advice and videos that support and complement the six-week course.

Not only that, through your tutor you have access to the combined knowledge and expertise of a nationwide network of carefully selected trainers.

We also provide ongoing support through our on-line library of resources, giving hints and tips on raising your puppy and beyond into adolescence and adulthood.

For further details and how to book, visit the Tip Top Dog Training website.

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

08/05/2026

I would thoroughly recommend this free live webinar if you would like to explore dog training as a career.

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

18/04/2026

Well done to last week's Puppy School graduates. All puppies now have a good set of basic skills and are ready for the next stage of their training journey. I look forward to seeing them all again very soon!

My next course starts on Saturday 2nd May at Lane End Youth & Community Centre, HP14 3EJ.

To book, go to www.tiptopdogtraining.co.uk

12/04/2026

Handling includes anything you or someone else does to your dog and can be an everyday experience such as stroking and putting the lead or harness on to a more formal experience at the vet or groomers. Handling is something that is included in the six week Puppy School course.

My next Puppy School course starts at 9am on Saturday 2nd May at Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road Lane End, HP14 3EJ.

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

10/04/2026

My next Puppy School course starts at 9am on Saturday 2nd May at Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road Lane End, HP14 3EJ.

When you enrol your puppy onto one of our Puppy School courses, you also benefit from exclusive access to The Puppy Club, a unique on-line resource offering advice and videos that support and complement the six-week course.

Not only that, through your tutor you have access to the combined knowledge and expertise of a nationwide network of carefully selected trainers.

We also provide ongoing support through our on-line library of resources, giving hints and tips on raising your puppy and beyond into adolescence and adulthood.

For further details and how to book, visit the Tip Top Dog Training website.

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

19/02/2026

Puppy School has published the top 100 names people chose for their puppies in 2025.

How did you choose your puppy's name?

The Top 100 Puppy School Names of 2025 are in...

Here are three trends we've noticed:

🐾 Human & vintage names lead, classics like Henry, Reggie, Ralph and Winnie.
🐾 Pop culture & mythology influence choices, such as Loki, Ozzy, Nova and Ziggy.
🐾 Classic dog names are here to stay; Max, Charlie, Buddy and Rex remain trusted staples of the top 100.

And can you spot the sneaky entry that's not really a name...? We love that we have so many owners that are so organised, they've booked the classes before they've even named their puppy!

Did your dog’s name make the list — or did any surprise you?

15/12/2025

Welcoming a puppy into your life is a big decision. If you're about to take that step, you might be interested in joining my Puppy School course that starts on Saturday 24th January at Lane End Youth & Community Centre, HP14 3EJ.

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

Is a puppy on your Christmas wish list? 🎁

Before you fall for those puppy-dog eyes, take a moment to research, research, research! 📚

Every breed is different; energy levels, grooming, training needs, health considerations... and knowing what to expect is the best gift you can give your future pup. ❤️

Not sure where to start? Try:
🔍 Searching reputable sites about breed traits
📝 Learning how to find a responsible breeder
📚 Checking out trusted training and behaviour books (like The Perfect Puppy by our founder Gwen Bailey)

And remember, we have loads of free advice on our website, find the link in the comments. 👇

A little homework now = a lifetime of wagging tails later.

16/11/2025

My next Puppy Schoolcourse starts at 6pm on Friday 28th November at Lane End Youth & Community Centre, Edmonds Road, Lane End, HP14 3EJ.

https://tiptopdogtraining.co.uk/services

Puppy School's accrediting body, The Animal Behaviour and Training Council, has become the first organisation in our field to have reached the first stage in being officially recognised by UKAS, the UK’s national governmental body for quality standards.

For puppy owners, this is great news. It confirms that when you choose a Puppy School trainer, you are choosing someone who works to independently recognised, ethical, and science-based standards that puts animal welfare first.

Also, when you enrol your puppy onto one of our Puppy School courses, you benefit from exclusive access to The Puppy Club, a unique on-line resource offering advice and videos that support and complement the six-week course.

12/11/2025

Puppy School's accrediting body, The Animal Behaviour and Training Council, has become the first organisation in our field to have reached the first stage in being officially recognised by UKAS, the UK’s national governmental body for quality standards.

This means ABTC’s work to set and uphold high standards for animal trainers is on course to being formally approved and trusted at a national level.

For puppy owners, this is great news. It confirms that when you choose a Puppy School trainer, you are choosing someone who works to independently recognised, ethical, and science-based standards that puts animal welfare first.

https://www.puppyschool.co.uk

𝗔𝗕𝗧𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) is proud to announce that its Assessing Organisations Certification Scheme has been formally recognised by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

Following a detailed review, UKAS confirmed that the ABTC Scheme meets the requirements of the international standard ISO/IEC 17067. In simple terms, this means the Scheme meets the high standards required for recognised certification programmes, the same framework that underpins quality assurance across many professional sectors.

This recognition, published in the UKAS Stage One Report on 6 October 2025, confirms the ABTC Scheme as suitable for use within formal certification processes. It also enables the ABTC to apply for Certification Body status under ISO/IEC 17065.

For the first time, the animal behaviour and training community has a UKAS-recognised certification scheme. This milestone strengthens ABTC’s long-term goal of embedding professional standards, supporting practitioners, and helping the public find ethical, evidence-based help for their animals.

We extend sincere thanks to the volunteers and representatives from our Member Organisations whose expertise and dedication made this possible.

“The ABTC Assessing Organisations Certification Scheme was reviewed for compliance against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17067. UKAS confirmed that the ABTC Scheme is formally recognised as suitable for use in the Conformity Assessment arena.” - UKAS Stage One Report, 6 October 2025

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