GROUP PUPPY CLASSES
Practical support for you and your pup
Raising a puppy is a full-on experience- wonderful, exhausting, and full of questions. These small, outdoor group classes are designed to help you feel more confident and connected, while giving your pup the best possible start.
Remember, early support can make a huge difference to future behaviour, confidence and family life.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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🐾 Four weekly outdoor classes
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🎓 Real-life training and support, including recall, loose lead walking, puppy biting, sleep, toileting, and more
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🧠 Pre-recorded theory content to watch in your own time- short, accessible videos on key puppy topics
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🐶 Fun-based learning with a focus on choice, consent, and canine body language
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💬 Time for your questions and concerns each week
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💛 Gentle, practical guidance based on canine development and emotional wellbeing
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📱 WhatsApp group for support between sessions
WHO IT’S FOR
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Puppies under 20 weeks at the start of class
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Guardians who want a kind, connection-based approach in a small group setting
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Anyone feeling a bit unsure, overwhelmed, or in need of support during this stage
COURSE DETAILS
📍 Location: Outdoor venue in Raheny
📅 When: Sundays @ 11.30
💶 Cost: €185 (from October 2026)
👥 Spaces are limited to 5 puppies per class – early booking recommended!
Please get in touch or fill in this form if you would like to book.
Add on a 45 minute SOS call for €60!
New Leash on Life: A course for rescue dogs and their people
Welcoming a rescue dog into your life is a beautiful act of compassion- but it can also be overwhelming. Whether your dog is settling in after a difficult past, struggling with the basics, or just learning how to feel safe again, New Leash on Life is here to help.
This five-week, outdoor group course is designed specifically for rescue dogs and their guardians. Blending kind, force-free training with a deep understanding of what dogs need to feel secure, the course offers a gentle, structured path toward trust, connection, and confidence-for both ends of the lead.
What’s Included:
🐾 Five small-group outdoor sessions in a supportive, calm environment
🎓 Theory content
🦴 Practical training for real-life skills like recall and loose lead walking
🌿 Empowerment through play and scent games to build joy and connection
💬 Guidance and support from an experienced, dog-centred trainer
This isn’t about fixing your dog. It’s about understanding them, helping them feel safe, and building a relationship that feels good- for you both.
Whether your dog is brand new to your home or has been with you a while but is still finding their feet, New Leash on Life meets you where you are.
💛 Who It’s For:
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Rescue dogs of any age
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Guardians who want to build trust and confidence
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Anyone looking for a kinder, more connected approach to training
Cost: introductory offer of €180, usual price €200
Please get in touch if you would like to register your interest and secure a place at the introductory price!
INTENSIVE PRIVATE PUPPY SESSION
If you can at all, I recommend attending the group puppy classes, and adding a regular consult or SOS call if you need additional support. If you cannot attend the group classes, these intensive puppy sessions are an alternative- however, your puppy will miss out on the socialisation aspect provided by the group classes.
This entails a single intensive session in your home. We will look at how to deal with common problems, meeting your puppy's needs, and teaching basic life skills.
The session will last 2-2.5 hours and you'll also receive:
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A copy of my book, How to Raise a Puppy;
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Training notes for key life skills;
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Access to 4 pre-recorded zoom sessions looking at common problems such as toilet training, nipping, barking, jumping up, separation anxiety and doggy body language as well as exercise, mental stimulation, sleep and more;
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A 10% discount off a Haqihana harness
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Email support for life.
This is available in Raheny / Clontarf / Killester and surrounding areas.
Cost: €275
Please get in touch to find out if your area is covered or if you would like to book.
SOS Calls
Have you recently welcomed home a puppy or rescue dog? Are you totally overwhelmed or filled with self-doubt? Don't worry, we've all been there!
But an SOS call can help. Book a 45 minute SOS call with Steph and you can ask all of your questions, put management in place for any pressing issues, and identify what your next steps will be.
Cost: €75
Get in touch to book your call!
BEHAVIOUR CONSULTS/PUPPY CONSULTS
Are you worried about your dog's behaviour or do you need some help with your puppy? Book a behaviour consult where we can take a closer look at what's going on and why, and put a plan in place to improve things.
Cost: €150 (in your home) or €110 on Zoom for the initial session, which lasts approximately 90 minutes. Reduced rates apply for pensioners.
Also includes a complimentary Zoom catch up session two weeks after your initial consult should you wish to avail of it, and telephone/email support in the interim.
Additional follow up sessions are €110 in your home or €80 on Zoom.
Behaviour consults are available in certain areas only. Please get in touch to find out if your area is covered or if you would like to book.
HOUNDY HANGOUTS
Is your dog pretty comfortable with other dogs? Would you like to offer him the opportunity to meet up with pals on a weekly basis? Are you keen to meet other dog parents?
Houndy hangouts might be just the thing! Join us for a relaxed group walk, finishing up at a local dog-friendly coffee establishment!
When: Sunday 12.45pm
Where: Raheny / Clontarf and surrounds
Cost: €10 per class
Please get in touch if you would are interested in joining this group.
