Tailor made Classes for young puppies under 20 weeks of age at start of the course
Sowood Community Centre, HX4 9HY
Puppy Classes are held on Tuesday Evenings. Location is ideal for puppy owners living in the Halifax, Ripponden, Elland, Brighouse and Huddersfield areas and close to the M62 for those living further afield.
St Judes Church Hall, HX1 2XE
Puppy Classes are held on Friday Evenings. Location is ideal for puppy owners living in Central Halifax and surrounding areas
We are proud to have been one of the first clubs in the country to run set, structured classes exclusively for young puppies.Take a look at our experience on the home page which includes working professionally with puppies and puppy walkers for Guide Dogs For The Blind.
If you have an older puppy, take a look at our Junior /Dog Training Page where classes are much more suited for dogs 5 months of age and over.
Unable to attend any of our Courses ? Take a look at the Home Visits page for bespoke one to one training
Six Week Puppy Course
First week of the course is just for owners. We will talk about how puppies learn, rewards and praise, training methods, equipment, chance to ask questions plus so much more. This session will last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Week Two to Six – Eash session with puppies will last 50 Minutes
Maximim of 6 puppies per course
Price £90
Puppy Training Course Content
Controlled socialising and mixing
With other puppies and people at our indoor venues and enclosed / safe / secure outdoor areas. Children over 6 years are encouraged to attend
Responding well to basic commands
Including stay exercises
Puppy Recall
Let’s not put your pup in a position where they very quickly learn to ignore you.
Introduction to walking on a lead
With outdoor walks towards end of course
Teaching your puppy to settle at home
Switch off button
Grooming and handling
We don’t want to get into a wrestling match
Greeting without jumping Up
You can only apologise to members of the public and visitors so often
Play Biting
It Hurts
Chewing
Anything and Everything
Improving house training
Especially if you are still struggling after 3 or 4 weeks.
Teaching your puppy to be left
After all you do need to go out in the knowledge your pup is happy waiting for your return .
PLUS
Games, Games and more Games which can be used to help shape the behaviour you would like from your puppy when out and about.
Available Courses
If you have a very young puppy, find there is a delay of more than a couple of week before the next puppy course starts or already experiencing unwanted behaviour such as play biting, toilet training issues, jumping up, barking throughout the night or just want to avoid problems in the future by getting things right at the start we would recommend the PREMIUM PUPPY PACKAGE below.
St Judes Church Hall HX1 2XE
The next available 6 week Puppy Courses are starting on Friday 26th June 2026
6pm to 7pm ( ONE PLACE AVAILABLE )
OR
7pm to 8pm ( ONE PLACE AVAILABLE )
Due to the high amount of recommendations we recieve, courses tend to fill very quickly so book early to avoid disappointment
Sowood Community Centre HX4 9HY
The next available 6 week Puppy Courses are starting on Tuesday 21st July 2026
6pm to 7pm ( PLACES AVAILABLE )
OR
7pm to 8pm ( PLACES AVAILABLE )
Puppy Class Enrolment Form
The first evening of each course is without puppies and starts at 6 p.m. for everybody at both venues.
From the second week onwards the course will be split into two groups and at the time you state below. Either 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Full payment for the course £90.00 can be made by bank transfer and we will pass on the details after recieving the below enrolment form.
Payment can also be made by cheque made payable to David Evans and sent to 16 Copley Glen, Copley, Halifax, HX3 0UB
Your place will be reserved once the enrolment form has been recieved and the course fee paid.
Refunds are only available to those who wish to cancel up until 7 working days before the course starts
Premium Puppy Package
Comprehensive support and training package which is ideal for you and your new puppy. Includes a home visit on all aspects of early training and home routine. Phone and email support if required followed by the 6 week puppy course. Cost £170 (a saving of £10 if you had booked individually)
Premium Plus Package
Everything on the premium package plus 6 week Junior / Dog course once your puppy is over 5 months of age. Cost £280.00 (a saving of £20 if you had booked individually)
Training Class Package
Six week puppy course plus eight week dog course once your puppy is over five months of age. Cost £195.00 (a saving of £15 if you had booked individually)
Please contact us if you would like to book any of the above packages
Heidi Walker
We took our little Rosie to Davids classes not knowing what to expect. Rosie did absolutely amazingly with David’s way of training. He taught us so much. I would recommend David to anyone with a puppy.
Thank you for all your help.
Beth Currie
We absolutely loved this course. Our little girl started out quite shy and grew in confidence so much over the weeks. It gives your puppy the perfect start in life! David is knowledgeable and kind and we’d recommend this course to anyone 😊
Matthew
We have just finished the 6-week puppy class with our Whippet, who was 14 weeks old when he started. We were really impressed with the level of detail we got – tips and tricks to help us get used to our first ever pup!
The classes were really relaxed and it was great to mix with other owners and their pups. We also had fun throughout the 6-weeks and Dave’s style made us feel really welcome.
Hannah O’Donnell
David has been brilliant with our puppy! We enrolled on his puppy course and found it very helpful in those first few weeks of ownership to have him steering us in the right direction.
We’ve also just had a home visit to support us with lead walking and again he’s been brilliant. Would absolutely recommend! Thank you Dave!
Mark Gutteridge
A really good puppy course. You get all the tools you need to make your puppy happy and trained.
I would highly recommend.
Joanne Mcgee
excellent reward based training encouraging positive reinforcement. David’s experience shows as he educates owners on training methods to practice at home. this is our third shepherd and even we’ve learnt a lot , in no way are any aggressive or harsh discipline methods encouraged in either training or collars/leashes used. would highly recommend.
Deborah Pearce
Have just completed the six week puppy course with our Labrador and have nothing but praise for David who has taught us and our puppy so so much. Would highly recommend this course. Best dog walking service in the area as well.
Heather Baldwin
Loved every minute of the puppy course
Andrew Fussell
Puppy course was absolutely brilliant.
Terry Thorne
Absolutely no better place to take your pooch. The dogs and owner’s enjoy the experience equally. They are the best around
Judith Cowgill
I have attended puppy, junior and adult dog training classes for approx 15 years, and still continue attending the Sunday morning classes at 10 am with both my young Rotties Lulu & Spencer. The training in all classes is based on motivation and reward, and all my dogs have really enjoyed attending all the classes. David really understands dog behaviour and training and is always willing to assist with any problems you have. I would have no hesitation in recommending his classes, and I look forward to my Sunday morning classes for many more years to come.