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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.





Our group puppy classes provide structured, progressive training to help your puppy learn essential skills in a calm and supportive environment. You’ll gain practical guidance, hear a range of helpful training questions and solutions, and build confidence as you work through each stage together. Just as importantly, classes create a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can meet other local puppy parents, share experiences, and enjoy the humour and camaraderie that comes with raising puppies together.

Puppy School is founded by APBC registered behaviourist and author Gwen Bailey. Classes are for puppies under 20 weeks at the start of the course, we have this age limit to create a safe environment for young puppies, so they can learn and grow in confidence. We encourage you to bring your puppy to classes as soon as your puppy is vaccinated and your vet has confirmed it is safe for them to mix with others. All Puppy School courses are run weekly (unless breaks weeks are listed) over 6 weeks, with each class lasting 1 hour. Our classes progress gradually, building on your puppy's understanding and reliability. Class sizes are kept small (5-6 puppies) to ensure that I can provide some individual guidance to all families attending.
Times & Locations
Puppy School Lingfield - Thursday 17:00
Puppy School Hartfield - Monday 16:30
Puppy School Uckfield - Thursday 10:00
The course curriculum covers settling calmly on a bed, puppy play biting and appropriate toy play, handling (grooming, husbandry procedures), loose lead walking, accepting people near food and chews, basic positions and stay, recall and learning how to greet people and other dogs appropriately. We are family friendly and love having young people attend under the supervision of an adult. I use reward-based, ethical methods to ensure a positive learning experience for both you and your puppy. My Complex Canine's goal is to give puppies the best start in life, helping them become well-behaved dogs that remain with the same family for life.
When you book onto one of our Puppy School courses you will be sent a Puppy School Manual which will help you get started on the right path straight away as well as providing you check points after each classes to keep you on track. You will also get access to a private area of the Puppy School website called The Puppy Club which week-by-week guidance, video reminders of the class exercises and articles written by experts based on scientific evidence covering all kinds of puppy issues. Additionally you will leave at the end of the 6 week course with a puppy certificate and rosette!
Puppy School (Older Pups) 20 weeks+ is the same content just with older puppies. Course dates are based on interest, get in touch to reserve your place!

Help your puppy develop essential life skills and good behaviour from an early age up to 20 weeks on the first day of class. Small class sizes, individual coaching and reward based, ethical methods to ensure a positive learning experience for you and your puppy.
Dates:
Hadlow Down (TN22) 26 Feb 10:00
Hartfield (TN7) 23 Mar 16:30 (Break wks 6 Apr & 4 May)
Lingfield (RH7) 26 Ma 17:00
Hadlow Down (TN22) 9 April 10:00 (Break wks 30 Apr &7 May)
Lingfield (RH7) 14 May 17:00
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Help your puppy develop essential life skills and good behaviour from an early age up to 20 weeks on the first day of the class. Small class sizes, individual coaching and reward-based, ethical methods to ensure a positive learning experience for both you and your puppy.
Upcoming Starting Dates:
Hadlow Down (TN22) 26 Feb 10:00
Hartfield (TN7) 23 Mar 16:30 (Break wks 6 Apr & 4 May)
Lingfield (RH7) 26 Ma 17:00
Hadlow Down (TN22) 9 April 10:00 (Break wks 30 Apr &7 May)
Lingfield (RH7) 14 May 17:00

Upcoming Starting Dates:
Lingfield 26 Mar 26 18:15

Upcoming Starting Dates:
Lingfield Thurs 28 May 26 18:15



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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Puppy School, Happy Handling and Youth Club are all 6 week courses, that run weekly unless
specified.
Each class session lasts for 1 hour.
Yes, children can attend under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Small class sizes (5-6) allow for some individual coaching.
Please let your trainer know as soon as possible. There are no partial refunds for missed classes.
Click on the link to view class dates and times, and follow the instructions to sign up.
Lingfield (RH7), Hartfield (TN7), Forest Row (RH18), East Grinstead (RH19), Horley (RH6), Oxted
(RH8), Crowborough (TN6), some Uckfield (TN22) areas.
At your home address and in your local area.
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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