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Why choose My Complex Canine?
Fully supported progressive puppy learner journey's for your family to follow, from before you pick your puppy up, to adolescence and beyond, with both private puppy training and group puppy training courses.
Our Qualifications and Accreditations
Choose Your Puppy Pathway
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 Pathway is Best for Your Family?
Which Pathway is Best for Your Family? Pointers to consider if you're not sure if group, or private training is the right option for you.
Key Benefits of Private Puppy Training
Training tailored to what you need to be working on with your individual puppy.
Flexibility on exactly what needs to be worked on, in what order, and when.
Building a working relationship with your trainer that provides accountability to your progress.
Stay on track with achieving your goals due to regular contact and progression points.
My time and knowledge dedicated to your puppy and mastering your training skills
More opportunity for greater knowledge exchange, problem solving and questions.
Key Benefits of Group Classes
Build a network of local puppy parents
Gain exposure to diverse training questions and solutions
Feel supported and understand you're not alone in your struggles
Learn in a safe, non-judgmental environment
Enjoy the humour and camaraderie of shared puppy experiences
Benefit from structured, progressive training methods
Puppy Starter Arrival Preparation
Before you even pick up your puppy get set up with accurate, science-based knowledge to help you to settle your puppy into their new life.
1:1 Training
(In-Person Session Availability Monday & Thursday Daytimes)
Group Classes
(Mondays Hartfield/ Thursdays Lingfield & Uckfield)
1:1 Puppy Foundations
(From £188)
Fully supportive, covering foundational life skills that puppies need, delivered in your home environment and tailored to your own situation and puppy.
Puppy School Group Training
£150 (6 week course)
Help your puppy develop essential life skills and good behaviour from an early age. Small class sizes, reward-based, ethical methods, offering a positive learning experience for both you and your puppy.
1:1 Puppy Advanced
(From £188)
Fully supportive follow-on for families that would like to progress to advanced puppy or happy handling on a 1:1 basis .
Youth Club Group Dog Training
£103 (4 week course)
Dogs from 6 months+ with some foundation puppy training. Grow your dogs ability to focus on you & be calmer around distractions.
Additional Support for 1:1 Clients
Puppy Coach - This is an ‘on the go’ coaching session only available to clients, which allows you to put in place the skills you have learnt and build your confidence out and about.
Happy Handling Group Training
£150 (6 week course)
Helping you to grow your puppies confidence with husbandry procedures such as grooming, wearing equipment, veterinary procedures and more.
My Complex Canine Membership [In Development]
Access to online bite-sized courses, discounts for in-person workshops and new services and opportunity to be part of a supportive member community.
Learn More About Our Puppy Training
Puppy School
Designed for puppies under 20 weeks, join our Puppy School group classes. Fun and supportive, its a 6-week structured training course that gives your puppy the best possible start. With small class sizes and kind, reward-based training methods, you and your puppy will learn essential life skills, build confidence together, and develop positive habits that will last a lifetime with your family.
Private Puppy Behaviour Training with My Complex Canine
My Complex Canine’s 1:1 private puppy training sessions offer personalised support tailored to you and your puppy’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 puppy’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 puppy up for a happy, well-behaved life with your family.
Not sure which puppy training pathway 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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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, Puppy School Uckfield 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.
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