The Active Dog Academy
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. From biting and toilet training to sleep routines and socialisation, there is a lot to learn in the early weeks.
This course has been designed to give you the knowledge, guidance, and practical training skills you need to support your puppy through this important stage of development.
Inside the course you’ll find a combination of video lessons and written explanations, helping you understand both the why and the how behind effective puppy training. From learning theory to practical training exercises, everything is broken down into clear, easy-to-follow steps.
You’ll also see demonstrations of training exercises and games, so you can confidently practise them with your own puppy at home.
What the Course Includes
- Video lessons explaining key puppy behaviours and development
- Clear written guides to support each topic
- Step-by-step demonstrations of training exercises
- Simple games that build focus and engagement
- Guidance on socialisation and early experiences
- Practical solutions for common puppy challenges such as biting and over-excitement
Each module is designed to be easy to follow and practical, so you can start implementing the training straight away.
What You and Your Puppy Will Learn
Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
- Understand how puppies learn
- Support your puppy through the early development stages
- Build focus and engagement through training games
- Help your puppy settle and regulate their excitement
- Introduce new experiences in a positive way
- Create strong training foundations for future learning
These early skills help create a confident, well-adjusted puppy and a strong relationship between you and your dog.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- New puppy owners who want guidance from the start
- Owners preparing to bring home a puppy
- Anyone who wants to build positive training foundations
- Families who want clear, practical training they can follow at home
No previous training experience is needed.
Why Early Training Matters
The early weeks and months of a puppy’s life are an incredibly important learning period. During this time, puppies are forming associations about the world around them.
Providing positive experiences, gentle guidance, and clear communication during this stage helps build confidence and prevents many common behavioural struggles later in life.
By starting early, you are setting both you and your puppy up for long-term success.
