Group Classes
Puppy School is a set of six puppy training classes lasting one hour. The comprehensive curriculum has been carefully designed to take you through all the training basics giving you a great foundation for life with your new puppy, or for any further training classes or dog sport you choose to do later.
The puppy training exercises gradually progress from easy to more complex, building on your puppy’s understanding and reliability each week
What will your puppy learn?
- Come when called
- Calm settling
- Loose lead walking
- Handling and vet exam practise
- Sit, down and stand and stay on cue
- Greeting people and other puppies
- …And so much more!
Is my puppy suitable?
Starting training as early as possible is the best way to set the stage for success. We welcome any pup up to 20 weeks old at the start of the course. All puppies should have their first round of vaccinations. Any questions? Get in touch via kaitlin@encoredogs.com
Teddington classes are in association with Lady and the Hound
Designed for dogs in the ‘teenage’ stage (5 months – 2 years). However, any dog over 5 months can attend.
All classes are focused around helping owners understand and manage their teenager as well as teaching training skills for real-life scenarios.
A full course includes 3 classes, each lasting 1 hour, with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.
The course will run for 3 consecutive weeks, on the same day and time.
Skills Covered
- Loose Lead Walking
- The '3Ds' (Distance, Duration, Distraction)
- Recall
- Polite Greetings
- And More!
Welcome to Encore Dogs! If you are looking to prevent and manage unwanted behaviours, or to provide fun, enriching life experiences for you and your dog, then you are in the right place!
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Look at these gorgeous graduates!
Another brilliant group has completed Adolescent Academy. 🎓
I am again, SO proud of how much this bunch has progressed in just 3 weeks.
Congrats to:
🐾Alfie the Goldendoodle
🐾Birdie the Australian Labradoodle @superdogstanley
🐾Coco the Working Cocker
Send a DM if you’re keen to join a group class in #richmonduponthames new classes coming soon! 😊
#dogtrainingLondon #dogtrainingclasses #positivetraining
Feb 9
Enrichment doesn’t have to break the bank! 💸
Try keeping a box of goodies next to your recycling and encourage your dog to have a play.
Follow for more dog-related tips and advice! 🐶
#teatimetrainingtips #dogtrainingtips #dogenrichmentideas
Feb 6
Walked around @kewgardens today
Only barked at the ducks once! 😂
Such a good girl ❤️
Thank you Kew for allowing assistance dogs in training!!
@guidedogsuk
#guidedogintraining #assistancedogtraining #kewgardens
Jan 30
It’s a two-for-one! 👍🏻
(And I’ve got a cuppa so everyone’s happy! ☕️
@guidedogsuk
#socialisationtraining #guidedogtraining #dogtrainingtips
Jan 29
Me? Training chin rest? What a surprise! 😂
Frances has a great chin rest already so I’m slowly starting to incorporate some handling by moving my hand close to her head and toes.
She is SO keen to train and learn. Such a clever pup ❤️
@guidedogsuk
#guidedogpuppy #consenttraining #dogtrainingtips
Jan 26
How long do we think this cleaning regime will last? 😂
#dogtrainerproblems #januaryintheUK
Jan 18
Look at this absolutely adorable group of puppies! 🐶
Surely I need a licence to have this much cuteness in one room…
Welcome to @puppyschooluk
🐾Echo the Belgian Malinois
🐾Meadow & Maeve the JackChi siblings
🐾Benson Bone the Hungarian Viszla
🐾Rusty the Mini Labradoodle
🐾Louie the Cavalier King Charles
🐾Moose the Flat Coat Retriever
🐾Tallulah the Fox Red Labrador
Very excited to see this group grow 😊
@lady_andthe_hound
#puppyschooluk #puppytraining #dogtraininglondon #positivetraining
Jan 12
A little late to the recap party! 😂
Just got back from America where I was avoiding the fact that the holidays are over, but now it’s time to head full-speed into 2026!
These are a few fun snapshots of what last year looked like. Lots and lots and lots of doggos basically! (And can’t forget Spice the crocodile 🐊)
Thank you to anyone who was a part of 2025 with Encore Dogs, human or animal! ❤️
#2026recap #positivedogtrainer #dogtraininglondon
Jan 8
Happy puppies in the snow!
#husky #germanshepherd #dogsinsnow
Dec 28
So proud of the progress these two have made so far!
Ushuaia is on her journey to becoming an assistance dog, and I think many of the skills she is learning are extremely useful for pet dogs too!
Skills like:
🐾 waiting at the door/general door manners
🐾 calm lead walking
🐾 calm greetings (only when cued)
🐾 duration on positions like sit, down and middle
Even if you’re not training an assistance dog, think about skills that could be useful every day that your dog may not know already.
For training support, get in touch via DM or kaitlin@encoredogs.com!
Follow @encoredogs for more free training content 🐶
@darguelloa
#assistancedogtraining #servicedogtraining #dogtrainingadvice #positivetraining #dogtraininglondon
ALT TEXT: Video montage of a small golden coloured Aussie-doodle practising training techniques with her owner both inside and out on a suburban pavement.
Dec 17
Shopping for dog gifts? Try these ideas instead! 🎄
🎁 Dogs don’t always need fancy toys, they’ll love a good cardboard box, toilet roll, plastic bottle, etc. Pop some treats in them to make them extra exciting! Just be sure they’re not one to ingest things!
🎁 A sniffy walk where the nose knows which way to go! Walks can often be dictated by us, so let your dog decide this time! It’s fun to see where they decide to go.
🎁 Instead of taking your dog out to the busy pub, try a cosy night in! You’ll both appreciate the snuggly cuddles.
For more dog advice , follow @encoredogs 🐶
#dogchristmaspresent #doggiftsideas #dogtrainingadvice #londondogs
Dec 9
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today! 🦃
Taffy was always the kitchen supervisor and sous chef. There are a lot more crumbs left on the ground without her around!
I hope you have a lovely, relaxing day no matter what you get up to! I’m headed out on a walkies and then will park myself in front of the Macy’s Parade 😍
#thanksgivingdog #Americansinlondon
Nov 27
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