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Puppies Under 6 Months

Puppy Pre-School

Give your puppy the best start. Build essential social skills, learn good manners, and set the foundation for a happy, well-behaved companion.

St Columb 3 or 5 week courses
From £65 inc. VAT

FREE for puppies adopted from RSPCA Cornwall

Book Your Place
Fun, Positive Methods
Safe Outdoor Paddocks
Small Class Sizes
Supports Rescue Animals

Choose Your Course

Both courses cover essential puppy skills - pick the format that suits you best.

Smaller Groups

3-Week Course

Best for more individual attention

£65 inc. VAT

FREE for RSPCA adoptees!

  • 3 weekly 1-hour sessions
  • Smaller class sizes
  • More 1-to-1 trainer time
  • Core skills covered
Book 3-Week Course
Full Programme

5-Week Course

Best for the complete puppy experience

£75 inc. VAT

FREE for RSPCA adoptees!

  • 5 weekly 1-hour sessions
  • More socialisation time
  • Fun graduation celebration
  • Better value per session
Book 5-Week Course

What Your Puppy Will Learn

Core skills covered in both courses - the 5-week option gives more time to practise and consolidate.

Focus & Attention

Name recognition & engagement

Puppy Socialisation

Safe play with other puppies

Basic Commands

Sit, down, stay & recall

Good Manners

Stop jumping & play biting

Lead Walking

First steps to loose-lead walks

Confidence Building

New sights, sounds & handling

Why Train With Proper Dog Cornwall?

Our team works hands-on every day with rescue dogs of all ages and temperaments. This gives us unique expertise in positive, force-free training methods that really work.

  • Experienced with shy puppies We go at your puppy's pace, never pushing
  • Fun, game-based learning Puppies learn best when they're having fun
  • Secure outdoor paddocks Safe space for off-lead socialisation
Happy puppy at training

Training With Purpose

Every penny funds our rescue work - helping vulnerable animals across Cornwall find loving homes.

Quick Questions

Puppies must be under 6 months old at the start of the course and have had their first vaccinations. All breeds welcome!

Flat collar or harness with lead, small tasty treats, a favourite toy, poo bags, and a blanket for settling.

Absolutely! Our trainers are experienced at helping shy pups build confidence at their own pace. Small class sizes mean no one gets overwhelmed.

Outdoors at our Centre in St Columb in secure, enclosed paddocks - whatever the weather!

Book Your Puppy's Place

Choose your preferred start date. Limited spaces per class.

Classes fill quickly! Can't find a spot? Join our waiting list and we'll notify you first.

What Comes After Pre-School?

Graduation isn't the end! Keep your puppy's learning going with our follow-on options.

Canine College 1-to-1 Sessions