Give Your Puppy the Best Possible Start
The first few months of your puppy’s life are the most important. What they learn now will shape the dog they become.
At Archer K9, our puppy training programmes are designed to build confidence, create good habits and lay the foundations for a lifetime of reliable behaviour. Whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced handler, we’ll help you develop the skills needed to raise a calm, confident and well-mannered dog.
Our focus isn’t simply teaching commands. It’s helping you understand your puppy, build a strong relationship and prevent common behavioural problems before they develop.
Why Puppy Training Matters
Many owners wait until problems appear before seeking professional help.
Unfortunately, by then those behaviours have often become habits.
Early training allows you to:
- Build a strong relationship with your puppy.
- Develop reliable recall.
- Teach calm behaviour around people and dogs.
- Prevent unwanted habits.
- Improve confidence.
- Create good manners at home and in public.
- Build engagement and focus.
- Establish clear communication from the beginning.
Getting things right early is far easier than trying to correct problems later.
What You’ll Learn
Our puppy training covers everything you need to build a confident, reliable companion.
Including:
- Marker training
- Engagement
- Name recognition
- Reliable recall
- Lead walking
- Sit, down and stay
- Calm greetings
- Appropriate play
- Confidence building
- Handling and grooming preparation
- Socialisation
- Environmental exposure
- Impulse control
- Foundations for future training
Each exercise is designed to prepare your puppy for real life, not just the training field.
More Than Just Socialisation
Socialisation isn’t simply allowing puppies to play together.
True socialisation is teaching puppies to remain calm and confident in different environments, around different people, dogs, sights, sounds and experiences.
We focus on building neutrality as well as confidence, helping puppies learn that they don’t need to interact with everything they encounter.
This creates calmer, more focused dogs as they mature.
Common Puppy Problems We Help With
Every puppy owner experiences challenges.
We regularly help with:
- Puppy biting
- Jumping up
- Pulling on the lead
- Poor recall
- Toileting issues
- Barking
- Overexcitement
- Chewing
- Stealing household items
- Lack of focus
- Poor impulse control
These behaviours are normal during development, but with the right guidance they can be managed before they become long-term problems.
Why Choose Archer K9?
Our puppy training isn’t about teaching tricks.
It’s about developing dogs that are enjoyable to live with for years to come.
We combine practical experience with structured training methods that produce reliable results in everyday environments.
Our goal is to give both you and your puppy the strongest possible foundation for future success, whether your ambitions are simply a well-behaved family pet or advanced obedience, assistance dog work or protection training.
Continue Your Training Journey
Puppy training is only the beginning.
As your puppy grows, you’ll have the opportunity to progress into our:
- Obedience & Neutrality Classes
- Advanced Obedience Classes
- Street Training
- Specialist Classes
- One-to-One Training
This structured progression allows your dog to continue developing throughout adolescence and adulthood.
Our Puppy Package
For owners looking for the best possible start, our Puppy Package combines one-to-one coaching with group classes, allowing you to benefit from personalised support alongside controlled real-world distractions.
Together we’ll help you build a confident, well-socialised and reliable young dog that you’ll enjoy living with for years to come.
Our Puppy Package is currently priced at £495 and includes 6 121 sessions and 6 group classes. If you dont want to pay all of that upfront we do offer PayPal pay in 3 (subject to their eligibility rules – add package to basket at the bottom and apply through paypal)
Frequently Asked Questions
What age should puppy training start?
Training begins the moment your puppy comes home. Formal lessons can usually begin as soon as your puppy is ready to attend safely, allowing good habits to develop from the very beginning.
Do puppies need to be fully vaccinated?
We can advise on the most appropriate training based on your puppy’s age and vaccination status, balancing training opportunities with sensible health precautions.
Can older puppies still benefit?
Absolutely. Whilst early training is ideal, puppies of any age can benefit from structured guidance and consistent training.
How many sessions will I need?
Every puppy is different. Some owners choose a few sessions to get started, whilst others continue through our structured class progression as their puppy matures.
Give Your Puppy the Best Start in Life
The habits your puppy develops today will influence the dog they become tomorrow.
Whether you’re preparing for your first puppy or already navigating the challenges of puppy ownership, we’re here to help every step of the way.