Why puppy classes aren’t always the answer — and what your puppy really needs
There’s a common belief that as long as you take your new puppy to a class, you’re doing everything right.
After all — puppies are easy, right? You can’t really go wrong with them… can you?
The truth is, this is exactly the stage that needs the most care, understanding, and guidance.
Because the habits, experiences, and confidence your puppy builds now are what shape the adult dog they’ll become.
At the Dog Bond Academy, we focus on setting you and your puppy up for success from day one — helping you raise a well-rounded, polite, and happy adult dog without the overwhelm or confusion.
Why we don’t offer standard puppy classes
Puppy classes can sound like a great idea — and sometimes, they work. But for many young dogs, they can actually be overstimulating, stressful, or confusing.
Too much excitement, too many other puppies, and too little individual attention can mean your puppy learns the wrong lessons — like how to bark, pull, or ignore you when they’re distracted.
And for you? It can feel like being one of twelve people trying to get the trainer’s attention while your puppy decides to chew the lead, jump at another dog, or lie down with overwhelm.
That’s not learning — that’s chaos.
What we do instead
We give you the polite puppy behaviour blueprint — the calm, structured foundation every puppy owner needs
You get a blueprint designed by a global behaviour consultant who deals with the most complex behaviour struggles. It is designed to work in reverse to prevent these behaviour struggles from ever happening.
If you need to upgrade - you can have one-to-one support via Whatsapp with the ability to send us videos and ask questions as you go along. Plus a bespoke behavioural plan.
We take time to understand your puppy’s personality, your home life, and what you want from your relationship with your dog.
This isn’t about teaching your puppy tricks. It is building skills that are needed to get through life.
It’s about teaching them how to live happily in your world and we teach you how to communicate and understand your new puppy - so you can have a lifelong bond.
We’ll help you with things like:
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Settling and calmness
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Toilet training
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Loose lead walking
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Building confidence
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Handling and grooming prep
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Preventing problem behaviours before they start
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Polite manners with people and other dogs
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SOCIALISATION - the most commonly misunderstood skill that leads to reactivity so easily
Give your puppy the best start in life
The puppy stage doesn’t last forever — but what they learn now does
With the right foundation, your puppy grows into a confident, balanced adult dog who’s a joy to live with.
Skip the chaos of group classes.
Get calm, personalised support that truly makes a difference.
Start your polite puppy journey today — and enjoy the bond you’ve always dreamed of.
The best investment you will ever make for your new best friend
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