Puppy & Beginners Dog Training Classes
Start Strong — Build a Brilliant Bond from the Beginning
Whether you’ve just brought home your first puppy, welcomed a rescue dog, or your older dog needs a confidence reboot — our Puppy & Beginners classes offer the essential foundation for real-life success.
These 5-week courses are designed for:
- Puppies from 10 weeks (post-vaccination)
- Rescues & rehomed dogs adjusting to a new life
- Dogs of any age who are new to training or struggling to focus
We’ll help you build focus, trust, and calmness — with an approach that works for real life, not just the training hall.
"If your perfect puppy is turning into a piranha or your dog is driving you crackers, this is where the magic begins."
Why Choose Dogwarts K9 Academy?
- Small Class Sizes – We cap numbers so you get support and guidance, not just a seat in the room.
- Games-Based Learning – We teach through fun, not force - keeping dogs engaged while building real skills.
- Positive & Kind Methods – No harsh corrections, no outdated dominance myths — just ethical training that works.
- Home Practice Support – Upgrade to include our online class vault to access all we cover when back at home.
- Family-Friendly (With Boundaries) – Families are welcome, but please note: we may limit numbers if children are disruptive or dogs struggle to settle. This keeps classes calm and focused for all.
What You'll Learn:
- Building focus and engagement
- Early socialisation foundations
- Calmness in exciting environments
- Puppy handling and vet/groomer prep
- Settling skills inside and outside the home
- Recall games that build reliability
- Loose lead foundations
- Confidence boosting for both ends of the lead
- Reducing nipping, jumping, over-arousal
- Toilet training, play & life skills
This isn’t just sit, stay, down. It’s about teaching your dog how to live in our world with confidence and joy.
Where & When
Location: The Erskine Centre, Chedburgh (Near Bury St Edmunds
Time: Thursdays 6-7pm
Duration: 5 Weeks
Cost: £105 for the 5 week course.
OR
5 Weeks PLUS Additional online training area containing all we cover each week (updated weekly) - £135 (option available at booking) (T&Cs apply see TERMS
Bonuses: Generous selection of goodies from trusted providers. - Not applicable for PAYG option
"I have seen a huge improvement in my puppy's behaviour since we started lessons with Tracy. The games and exercises are lots of fun for both dog owner and really effective."
What our Students Say
"Tracy has been a superb asset in helping us train our puppy. Our dog has transformed in just 4 weeks (1x1 hour sessions per week) of classes that we had. The puppy is now much more responsive to our commands and attentive to us in general. We will definitely be returning for more lessons in the future! Can't recommend highly enough!"
" We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Dogwarts! We have learnt so much along the way on how to boost our dog's confidence, how to strengthen our relationship with her and numerous games and tricks we will continue to use going forwards. Tracy was always so kind and helpful, and quick to respond to any questions I had. Would definitely recommend Dogwarts! :"
Course Pricing
1-2-1 - Wizdogs Apprentice Beginners Training
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Everything we cover in the class but 1:1 5 x 45 Minute session
Flexible Weekly Puppy Training — Pay As You Go Option
We know that life doesn’t always run on a perfect 5-week schedule - and that’s okay.
Our Pay As You Go option is designed for busy dog parents who want professional support without committing to a full block upfront.
You’ll join the same small, supportive group as our full-term clients — learning real-life foundations like calmness, confidence, and connection - one session at a time.
✅ Perfect if you’re juggling a busy diary
✅ Ideal for dogs who may benefit from shorter-term support
✅ Same weekly content and structure as our full block — just more flexible
📍 Location: The Erskine Centre, Chedburgh
🕖 Time: Wednesdays 6-7pm
💷 Cost: £25 per session
⚠️ Please note: Pay As You Go spots are extremely limited. If a date isn’t showing, it’s fully booked.
We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred dates. Once the class reaches capacity, additional PAYG bookings will be paused to maintain a quality learning environment.
Tracy Hancock
Welcome to Dogwarts K9 Academy — where stressed-out dog parents finally overcome training struggles and fall back in love with their dogs through pressure-free, fun techniques that deliver real, lasting results.
While I help dogs of all breeds, I specialise in Cockapoos and cases of reactivity and anxiety — supporting these sensitive pups and their guardians to transform challenging behaviours into calm confidence.
When you work with me, you get the kind of training your dog would choose if they could pick — because my approach teaches you to truly understand your dog, speak their language, and uncover the real meaning behind their behaviour. This creates an unbreakable bond of trust that unlocks incredible progress — results that don’t just meet expectations, they surpass them.
I never use aversive methods or intimidation — you can trust that your training will always be judgement-free, pressure-free, and fear-free. Instead, I teach fun, engaging techniques your dog relates to and enjoys, putting the joy back into your training sessions and making your results truly unstoppable.
Together, we break it all down — discovering your dog’s go-to responses, uncovering hidden triggers (which might surprise you), and rebuilding hope and harmony into your lives.
From Cockapoos who struggle with reactivity and anxiety, to dogs of all breeds facing noise sensitivity, separation issues, lead reactivity, and more, I’ve helped countless dogs reshaped and rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Through our compassionate approach, we help your dog live with less anxiety or reactivity so they can experience more adventures with you by their side.
