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Puppy Preschool

Puppy Preschool at Pets In The City

Give your puppy the best start in life with kind, force-free puppy classes led by experienced puppy trainers. Build confidence, good habits and everyday manners with practical guidance for you and your puppy.

Puppy Preschool is available at selected Pets In The City locations. Class dates and trainers vary by location. Check current availability to find a class that suits you.

Classes are force-free, reward-based and designed to support real families in real homes. No harsh tools. No fear. Just kind guidance, clear boundaries, and practical skills you can use every day.

Early-Life Skills

What your puppy will learn

Puppyhood is exciting, adorable, and occasionally a little chaotic. That's normal. Our Puppy Preschool Masterclass is designed to help you understand your puppy's behaviour and guide them with confidence.

Confidence around new people, dogs and environments
Calm, polite behaviour at home and out in the world
Practical foundations for recall, focus and loose-lead walking
Healthy boundaries and everyday manners
Positive handling and settling skills
Socialisation done safely and thoughtfully

You will also learn how to support your puppy at home, manage common puppy challenges, and build a strong bond from the very beginning.

Our Trainers

Experienced puppy trainers

One of our puppy trainers with two golden retrievers

Our puppy classes are delivered by experienced trainers who use kind, reward-based methods. Your trainer will depend on your chosen location, with practical support to help you and your puppy learn together.

Learn how to build good habits, understand your puppy's behaviour and practise everyday skills at home.

Our approach is force-free and reward-based, with calm guidance for puppies and their families.

Contact your preferred location if you would like to know more about the trainer and upcoming classes before booking.

Why It Matters

Why Puppy Preschool matters

The early months of your puppy's life shape how they experience the world. With the right support, puppies can grow into more confident, settled and resilient dogs.

Puppy Preschool gives you a safe, structured environment to ask questions, practise skills and understand what your puppy is trying to tell you. It is not just about "training commands". It is about raising a puppy who can cope with everyday life.

That means fewer surprises, better routines, and a happier home for everyone. Including the humans.

The PITC Difference

Why choose Pets In The City?

At Pets In The City, every interaction is built around kindness, respect and positive reinforcement. Our philosophy is force-free, using rewards, trust and calm handling rather than fear or harsh tools.

Experienced Puppy Trainers

Learn with experienced puppy trainers who use kind, practical methods to support you and your puppy.

Find a Class Near You

Classes run at selected Pets In The City locations. Dates and trainers vary by location.

Small & Supportive

Classes are small and practical, focused on real-world puppy skills you can use every day.

Force-Free & Reward-Based

We use rewards, trust and calm handling, never fear or harsh tools, to help puppies and owners succeed.

Class Locations

Find your puppy class

Puppy Preschool is available at selected Pets In The City locations. Class dates and trainers vary by location. Check current availability to find a class that suits you.

Check the class location before you book. Cannot find a suitable class? Contact your preferred location to ask about upcoming options.

A Puppy Preschool graduate wearing a flower crown

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Puppy Preschool at Pets In The City.

Book your puppy's place

Class dates vary by location and spaces are limited.

Give your puppy the best possible start with kind, confidence-building puppy classes at Pets In The City.