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Dog Training Specialist

in East Sussex and Surrey

Why choose My Complex Canine?

Fully supported progressive dog training services in East Sussex & Surrey for socialisation, behaviour and building a strong, positive bond with your canine companion

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Choosing What's Best For Your Dog

Choose Where To Start

Choose between private puppy training or group puppy training classes.

Need help with your decision? See the flow chart below.

Turn Up and Practice

Commit to consistent practice and implementation of the training techniques.

Choose Your Next Step

Flexibility to switch your next level of support, between classes and 1:1s.

Which Dog Training Option is Best for Your Family?

Which Option is Best for Your Family? Pointers to consider if you're not sure if group, or private dog training is the right option for you.

Private 1:1 Dog Training is best if:

  • Your dog has specific behaviour challenges such as reactivity, barking, or lead pulling

  • You want personalised, one-to-one guidance tailored specifically to your dog and lifestyle

  • You would prefer training in your home or local environment, where the issues usually occur

  • Stay on track with achieving your goals due to regular contact and progression points

  • Your dog struggles around other dogs and needs focused training without distractions

  • You want faster progress with dedicated support and coaching

Group Dog Training is best if:

  • Your dog needs to gain confidence in busy social environments

  • You want to practice obedience skills around real-life distractions

  • Your dog is generally friendly, but needs help with focus and manners around other people and dogs

  • You'd like to learn in a safe, non-judgmental environment

  • You enjoy the humour and camaraderie of shared experiences as a dog owner

  • You want to feel supported and understand you're not alone in your struggles

Learn More About Your Options

Private Dog Behaviour Training with My Complex Canine

My Complex Canine’s 1:1 dog puppy training sessions offer personalised support tailored to you and your dog’s individual needs. These sessions provide focused guidance on essential skills such as recall, loose lead walking, settling calmly, and building confidence in new situations.

Working at your dog’s pace in a familiar environment helps create a relaxed learning experience. Using kind, reward-based training methods, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical tools to build strong foundations and set your dog up for a happy, well-behaved life with your family.

Group Dog Training Classes

We provide consent-based dog behaviour group classes for dogs of any age (over 20 weeks). It is designed to offer a structured, yet fun and educational course, to improve your dog's confidence and trust in all aspects of handling whilst giving them choice and control. We teach dogs to offer consent for all aspects of handling, from grooming to injections, making life happier and vet visits less stressful for all. This course is beneficial to every single dog and owner and will give you a greater understanding of your dog.

Not sure which dog training option is best for you?

If you're not sure if group, or private training is the right option for you - then book a call to discuss your options.

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From Puppy Pandemonium To Perfect Pooches: Why My Complex Canine’s Puppy Classes Are A Must-Have

January 13, 20254 min read

Welcoming a puppy into your home is a moment of pure joy. Those wiggling tails, puppy-dog eyes, and boundless energy bring happiness to any household. 

However, along with this undeniable cuteness comes the challenge of teaching your puppy how to adapt to their new world safely, reinforcing good behaviour and providing them with effective training, which can be ineffective and hasslesome without the correct guidance.  

This is where the professionalism and expertise of My Complex Canine’s puppy classes step in to save the day.

Based in the UK, at My Complex Canine, we offer comprehensive group puppy classes to vaccinated puppies that have been cleared by their vet to attend and are 20 weeks or younger as of the first class.  

We have designed these sessions to not only establish good behaviour in your puppy but also to equip you as an owner with the tools and knowledge you need for a harmonious life with your canine companion.

You will attend six classes with each class an hour long.

Puppy Classes

The Importance Of Early Training

Puppies learn and grow every day, the behaviours they will carry with them for the rest of their lives shaped by everything they experience in their first few months. 

In this critical window, it is essential to expose your puppy to various lessons, people, environments, and other dogs so that they are less likely to develop fear or anxiety later, and instead develop more positive behaviours of confidence and calmness. 

However, effective socialisation and training require a structured approach that is often not possible without experience. Which is why, at My Complex Canine, our puppy classes provide this vital socialisation and guided training you need.  

With our professional guidance, your puppy will learn how to behave in different situations, meet other dogs and people appropriately, and respond to basic commands such as sit, lie down, recall, stay, and proper walking etiquette on a lead - all while having fun.

Professionalism You Can Trust

At My Complex Canine, we set ourselves apart with our dedication to professionalism and utilisation of up-to-date, evidence-based methods. We understand that every puppy is unique, with its own personality, breed characteristics, and learning pace; Tailoring our teaching style to ensure every puppy and their owner gets the most out of our sessions.

Benefits Of Group Puppy Classes

While one-to-one training has its merits, group classes offer unique advantages that should not be overlooked.

Our puppy classes bring together a small group of dogs and their owners, creating a controlled yet dynamic environment for learning and socialisation, with this effective set up we can focus on: 

  • Real-Life Socialisation - Interacting with other puppies in a safe setting helps your puppy learn essential social skills. We ensure all puppy greetings are taken at a slow pace, to maintain optimal safety and minimal stress for the puppies and you as an owner. We will help your puppies practice appropriate behaviours and understand boundaries, which are crucial for peaceful interactions with other dogs in the future.

    Additionally, we will work on socialisation between puppies and humans so that shy puppies can develop confidence and work through anxiety, and boisterous puppies can learn how to properly greet people without jumping or getting too out of control. 

  • Distraction Management - Training in a group setting teaches your puppy to focus on you, even when there are distractions. This skill is invaluable for real-world scenarios like walking in a busy park or attending family gatherings.

  • Varied Experiences - Each class can include different setups or exercises, exposing your puppy to new sights, sounds, and challenges. This helps build their confidence and resilience in an engaging way. 

Puppy Classes

What To Expect From My Complex Canine’s Puppy Classes

When you enrol in one of My Complex Canine’s puppy courses, you can expect a structured yet flexible programme that caters to your puppy’s needs. Sessions typically cover:

  • Basic Commands - These include things such as sit, down, stay, come and more - which are taught using trusted positive reinforcement techniques.

  • Problem Solving - We can address common puppy issues like nipping, play biting, jumping, and chewing.

  • Confidence Building - We offer activities that encourage your puppy to explore and overcome minor challenges they may face commonly - e.g. going to the groomers or the vet.

  • Owner Education - We can offer you guidance on reading your puppy’s body language, managing their energy levels, and maintaining consistency in training.

Our classes are kept small to ensure individual attention, and our knowledgeable instructor is always on hand to offer advice tailored to your specific situation.

Building A Lifelong Bond

The benefits of enrolling in puppy classes extend far beyond the sessions themselves. By committing to early training, you are laying the foundation for a lifetime of good behaviour and companionship. Your puppy will learn to trust and respect you, making them a joy to be around in any situation.

If you would like any further information about our puppy classes, please contact Sarah today. Or if you are ready to get started you can view the dates of our next courses and book your place via our website.

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Sarah Worth

Sarah is a puppy training specialist and the owner of My Complex Canine

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FAQ

What age should my puppy be to join a puppy training course?

  • Puppies should be under 20 weeks old at the start of the class for Puppy School.

  • Youth Club is our follow-on course for graduates of Puppy School and pups would be

between 5 and 18 months.

  • Happy Handling is for puppies and dogs of any age that are relaxed and happy around dogs

and people.

What will my puppy learn in a puppy training class?

Puppy School - covers settling calmly on a bed/puppy play biting and appropriate toy play/ handling

(grooming, husbandry procedures)/ loose lead walking/greetings without jumping up/sit, down,

stand and stay positions/recall/accepting people near to food bowls and chews/ socialisation with

other dogs and people and appropriate puppy greetings.

Youth Club - covers leave and drop cues/recall progression/ loose lead progression/distance control/emergency stop and distance positions/manners around doorways, gates and roadsides/ calmer

greetings/ boundary training.

Happy Handling - helps puppies and dogs cope better with various different handling situations.

Covers body language and consent-based husbandry techniques/cooperative grooming/nail

trims/vaccinations/medicating and how to transfer these skills to the vets.

What should I bring to puppy training classes?

Bring a mixture of tasty treats, a flat mat or towel, a stuffed Kong, a water bowl, long soft tugging

toys, poo bags, and a lead and collar or harness.

How long are the puppy training courses?

Puppy School, Happy Handling and Youth Club are all 6 week courses, that run weekly unless

specified.

What are the timings of the puppy training classes?

Each class session lasts for 1 hour.

Can children attend all of your puppy training courses?

Yes, children can attend under the supervision of a responsible adult.

How many puppies attend your classes?

Small class sizes (5-6) allow for some individual coaching.

What if I miss a puppy training class?

Please let your trainer know as soon as possible. There are no partial refunds for missed classes.

How do I sign up for a Puppy School Hartfield or Puppy School Lingfield?

Click on the link to view class dates and times, and follow the instructions to sign up.

What locations do you offer 1:1 sessions?

Lingfield (RH7), Hartfield (TN7), Forest Row (RH18), East Grinstead (RH19), Horley (RH6), Oxted

(RH8), Crowborough (TN6), some Uckfield (TN22) areas.

Where are 1:1 sessions held?

At your home address and in your local area.

How to I sign up for 1:1 Training?

Schedule a free discovery call by clicking the banner at the top of the page, selecting a date and time and completing the form.

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My Complex Canine offers professional puppy training classes (Puppy School Hartfield and Puppy School Lingfield) and supportive private dog training programs. Owner Sarah Worth is a registered ABTC training instructor and practices science-led ethical training methods.

Our Locations Include:

Lingfield | Uckfield | Hartfield

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