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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 Call (£60 Online)
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.
Topics covered include traveling home, the first few nights, toilet training, crate training, socialisation, recommended equipment, and it gives you the chance to ask any questions to a puppy expert!
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.
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Puppy School
Join our Puppy School group classes for younger and older puppies. 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.
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5 Best Dog-Friendly Cafes Near Uckfield, East Sussex
Uckfield and the surrounding East Sussex countryside is home to several wonderful cafés, and the good news for dog owners is that many of them welcome your four-legged friend through the door too.
Whether you're after a post-walk flat white, a lazy weekend brunch or a slice of homemade cake, there's something here for everyone.
We've rounded up five of the best dog-friendly cafés near Uckfield, so all that's left to do is clip on the lead and go exploring.
1. Foresters Coffee
Foresters Coffee is a plant-filled speciality coffee shop right in the heart of Uckfield, run by husband-and-wife team John and Lizzie. It's proudly dog-friendly - their own dog Cooper is in the shop every single day, so your four-legged friend will feel right at home.
Come on a Sunday morning, and you can join one of Foresters' free community walks, which sets off from the shop itself - all dogs welcome. There's also a Sunday morning run club that's equally dog-friendly, making it a brilliant way to meet other local dog owners before settling in for a well-earned coffee.
Dog-Friendly Features
Fully dog-friendly indoors.
Fresh water bowls and dog treats provided.
The owners' dog Cooper is on-site daily, so the environment is dog-friendly and relaxed.
Free community dog walks every Sunday, departing from the cafe.
Food & Drinks
Foresters specialises in quality coffee alongside a carefully chosen selection of loose-leaf teas and award-winning single-origin hot chocolate. For food, expect baked treats and savoury bites sourced from local bakers and butchers.
Practical Info
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm | Saturday 8am-4:30pm | Sunday 8am-3:30pm
Address: 128 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1QR
Booking: No booking required - walk-ins welcome
Learn more at: https://www.foresterscoffee.co.uk
2. Mojava Cafe
Quick Overview
Mojava Cafe is a laid-back, all-ages-welcome spot on Uckfield High Street that proudly calls itself the friendliest and most relaxed café in town.
Pets are welcome, there's a kids' play area, making it one of the most family- and dog-friendly options in the area.
Dog-Friendly Features
Fully dog-friendly indoors.
Outdoor seating available.
Water bowls provided.
Food & Drinks
Mojava's menu is hearty and wide-ranging, running from full cooked breakfasts through to jacket potatoes and omelettes. Sweet treats change daily and include cakes, traybakes, scones, and shortbread - with gluten-free and vegan options available.
Practical Info
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm | Sunday 10am-2pm
Address: 82–84 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1PU
Phone: 01435 765714
Booking: No booking required - walk-ins welcome
Learn more at: http://mojava.co.uk
3. Hartfields
Hartfields is a well-loved independent coffee shop and kitchen that has been serving Uckfield's High Street since 2011.
The front half of the café and the entire outdoor area are dog-friendly, with water bowls available.
Rooted in its origins as a greengrocer's and deli, Hartfields has a warm atmosphere and a focus on fresh, seasonal food and exceptional coffee. You can also purchase jars of jam, chutneys, and other local treats from local suppliers.
Dog-Friendly Features
Dogs are welcome inside in the front half of the café.
Outdoor seating.
Water bowls provided.
It’s worth calling ahead if you have a larger group with dogs, to ensure you're seated in the dog-friendly section.
Food & Drinks
Hartfields serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, with a strong commitment to locally sourced, fresh ingredients. The menu caters well for different dietary needs, with a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus alternative milks across all drinks. The star of the show is their own 'Hartfields' blend coffee - ethically and sustainably sourced from small micro-lot farms and roasted in collaboration with Horsham Coffee Roaster.
Practical Info
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm | Sunday 9:30am-3:30pm
Address: 71 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1AP
Phone: 01825 508151
Booking: Reservations available via svtables.com - recommended for groups. Outside table bookings are not offered.
Learn more at: https://hartfields.co.uk
4. Coffee Barn Kitchen & Deli
Tucked away off Uckfield High Street in a characterful converted hop barn, Coffee Barn Kitchen & Deli is a hidden gem that has recently welcomed dogs inside under its new ownership.
It has plenty of seating indoors, and dogs are welcome inside but are best seated along the wall-side edge of the café. So it's worth heading there with that in mind and letting staff know you have a dog when you arrive. The outdoor seating is also a great option in warmer weather.
Dog-Friendly Features
Dogs welcome inside, preferably seated along the wall-side edge.
Outdoor seating available.
New ownership has introduced the dog-friendly policy.
Food & Drinks
Coffee Barn serves breakfast, light lunches, cakes and what they boldly claim is the best coffee in town. The deli element adds an extra dimension, and the focus on specialities suggests a kitchen that takes quality seriously and leans into good local sourcing.
Practical Info
Opening hours: Monday 9am-4pm | Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm | Sunday Closed
Address: The Old Nat, The Hop Barn, Olives Yard, off High Street, opposite West Bank, Uckfield, TN22 1QP
Phone: 01825 760666
Booking: No booking required - walk-ins welcome
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeBarn.Uckfield/
5. Oast Farm Buxted
Oast Farm is a working fruit farm with a charming café that welcomes well-behaved dogs inside.
Water bowls are provided for dogs, and the occasional treat may materialise for dogs of particularly good behaviour (and looks!).
Please note that dogs must be kept on leads at all times around the café, and aren't permitted in the farm shop or out on the farm itself - so this is very much a sit-down-and-enjoy visit rather than a walking destination. That said, the café's relaxed pace and generous menu make it well worth a visit.
Dog-Friendly Features
Well-behaved dogs welcome inside the café.
Water bowls provided.
Treats might be available for well-behaved dogs.
Food & Drinks
The Cafe has a menu to suit all tastes, and they cater to all dietary requirements, including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. All their food is cooked to order using the produce they sell in the shop, including their own fruit.
There are light bites, full English breakfasts with vegetarian and vegan options. The daily specials board always features a vegan soup and a vegan main course, and the kitchen is happy to cater to special dietary requirements on request. For something sweet, homemade cakes, fruit scones, rocky road, millionaire's shortbread, and Oast Farm fruit cake are all on offer.
Practical Info
Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday Closed
Address: Oast Farm, Lephams Bridge, Uckfield, TN22 4AU
Phone: 01825 733592
Parking: On-site parking is available at the farm
Booking: No booking required - walk-ins welcome - it’s worth calling ahead for groups.
Learn more at: https://www.oastfarmbuxted.co.uk
Summary
Whether you’re stopping for a quick coffee or planning a relaxed outing with your four-legged companion, Uckfield and the surrounding areas offer some fantastic dog-friendly cafés. From cosy interiors to welcoming outdoor spaces, there’s something to suit every dog and owner.
As a professional dog trainer, I’m passionate about helping dogs and their owners build happy, confident relationships. I offer both puppy training and dog training tailored to your needs - if you’d like to learn more, feel free to explore My Complex Canine for further information.
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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