top of page
Happy pet dog holding in mouth blue toy bone against solid colour yellow background_edited

MULTI AWARD WINNING


Puppy Training & Dog Behaviour Support In Hexham
 

Puppy Training Classes | Hexham & Greenside

Give Your Puppy The Best Possible Start

My award-winning Starters Puppy Class helps you build confidence, prevent common behaviour problems and develop the skills needed for a calm, happy family dog.

Led by MSc-qualified behaviourist Anna Bradley, classes focus on practical real-life training, socialisation and creating strong foundations for lifelong success.

Small class sizes, expert support and kind, evidence-based training methods.

Hexham & Greenside Venues | Small Classes | Force Free Training

HEXHAM Auction Mart Foyer,

NE46 3SG (Just Off A69)

GREENSIDE Community Centre,

NE40 4AA (Just Off A695)

Why Early Puppy Training Is So Important

The first few months of a puppy's life are one of the most important developmental periods they will ever experience.

Early training helps puppies learn how to cope with the world around them, build confidence and develop positive behaviour patterns that last into adulthood.

Perfect Pawz! Starters Puppy Training Class in Hexham & Greenside focuses on helping owners navigate real-life challenges while preventing common issues such as:

  • puppy biting

  • jumping up

  • lead pulling

  • poor recall

  • over-excitement

  • frustration around people and dogs

  • lack of focus outdoors

The goal is helping you raise a confident, well-adjusted family dog who you can confidently take anywhere!

What You'll Learn In Starters Puppy Class

Perfect Pawz! Puppy Starters Class focus on practical skills that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.

 

Training includes:

  • Recall training

  • Loose lead walking

  • Sit, down and stay

  • Calm behaviour around distractions

  • Confidence building

  • Focus and engagement

  • Settling calmly

  • Polite greetings

  • Handling and grooming preparation

  • Appropriate social skills

I focus on real-life success rather than simply teaching tricks 

I'M HERE FOR YOU

You're here to enjoy and have fun! I spend time a lot of time listening to your concerns in class - they matter to me. It's little things like this, that makes a huge difference to the relationship you have with your dog.

IT'S FUN

We have fun in class! There's a great social atmosphere each week at class & I love that, it's what makes my classes very popular & many friendships are made.

CLASS STRUCTURE

I am strict about who participates because not all dogs are suitable for a class environment - teaching and running a great class is not easy!   I have a strict class limit.

I will also often tailor the class plan if need be if there happens to be a slightly more anxious pet in my class or maybe my original lesson plan just doesn't happen to quite fit the mood of the dogs that day or if someone is struggling a little...something you will very rarely find happen with other providers.

Don't worry if your dog is a little more shy or reserved, I have an awful lot of experience - he or she will be just fine.

Where Dogs & Owners Learn & Have Fun!

Puppy Socialization - Done Properly

Socialisation is one of the most important parts of puppy development, but it must be done thoughtfully and safely.

Many puppy classes treat socialisation as uncontrolled play sessions. This can be overwhelming for nervous puppies and can create unwanted learning experiences.

At Perfect Pawz, socialisation is carefully managed to help puppies:

  • build confidence

  • learn appropriate social skills

  • feel safe around other dogs

  • develop positive associations with new experiences

Every puppy progresses at their own pace and individual personalities are always respected.

This aligns strongly with modern behaviour science and current force-free expectations.

6 REASONS TO JOIN US!.....

01

Small Classes Sizes

03

Individual Support

05

Friendly, Social & Inclusive Environment

02

Support For Nervous Puppies

04

Force-Free Training Methods

06

Real Life Learning

Puppy Training Classes In Hexham & Greenside

Perfect Pawz runs Starters Puppy Classes in Hexham & Greenside, regularly welcoming puppy owners from:

  • Hexham

  • Greenside

  • Corbridge

  • Prudhoe

  • Stocksfield

  • Riding Mill

  • High Spen

  • Haltwhistle

  • Ryton

  • Crawcrook

  • Rowlands Gill

  • Blaydon

  • Bramptom

  • Bardon Mill

Ready To Start Puppy Training?

 

Give your puppy the best possible start with expert guidance, practical training and supportive coaching.

Book your puppy training classes in Hexham | Greenside today.

Anna Francesca Bradley 
Prov. Clinical, IAABC Certified & ABTC Accredited Animal Behaviourist

ABTC Registered Accredited Animal Behaviourist
IAABC
Certified Animal Behaviourist: International Association Animal Behaviour Consultants

PPG Full Member: Pet Professional Guild

 

MSc (Distinction) Animal Behaviour & Welfare - University Newcastle Upon Tyne
BSc (Hons) Psychology - University Newcastle Upon Tyne

Behavioural Content Writer - USA PPG 'BARKS' 
Published Conference Research - Annual Conference. 2016, Chester, UK: Cambridge University Press

(c) 2026 Perfect Pawz 
No content of this website whatsoever must be reproduced
bottom of page