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The YCA has set out to create something that goes beyond traditional puppy training classes. We understand that sometimes working through a behavioural issue with your dog can feel isolating.
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From £175 for 6 weeks

Puppy training classes
at our Leeds-based centre

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  • Ensure your puppy grows into a happy well rounded dog
  • Build a great relationship with your new puppy
  • Socialise with like minded people who are in a similar situation 
  • Get the whole family involved in training
  • Have a laugh!
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Weekly classes

6 consecutive, weekly classes at our Leeds centre. Each class is 45mins. 

Group WhatsApp chat

Get support from our team, share progress, ask questions & help each other.

Small group size

Classes are limited to 6 puppies per class so you’ll get plenty of 1-2-1 attention. 

Online Training Guide

Our puppy training guide will support you through each stage of the course. 

What you learn
Handling & Grooming

Grooming can be an intrusive but necessary process for a lot of dogs. Carefully exposing them to short but positive booths of brushing, handling and mock grooming from strangers will increase the likelihood of them being a model citizen on the groomers table in adult life.

Learn how to groom your dog properly & comfortably
Get your puppy comfortable with being handled & groomed
Create a well-behaved pup on the groomers table
What you learn
Recall

The big one! Nothing will fulfil a dog and owner like enjoying off-lead freedom. However, if you’re like most owners and can’t trust your dog’s behaviour while off lead, then giving them that freedom may seem like light years away. Less freedom = a more pent up dog which may see a ‘decline’ in our dogs behaviour pushing us even further away from our recall goals. Arrghhh!! Our recall method is unlike anything else you’ll find online. We’ve helped to transform dogs that were reactive, pulling on the lead, chasing cars/squirrels/you name it.

Peace of mind that they're going to come back, 100% of the time
Enjoy off-lead walks and freedom
What you learn
Structured Play

Did you know that dogs are pre-programmed to play? Neglecting their need to play is actually akin to neglecting other needs like sleep, food and water. IF we were to do that, we’d be having big problems! We find that if we fail to meet these needs, we create a “pressure cooker” situation.

Release your puppys pent up energy
Reduce stimulation & impulse over novel things
What you learn
Place Training

Place training is a great way to get your dog to settle and remain in control when needed. Practise your place training around lots of other moving dogs, humans and any other distractions the YCA trainers might throw at you.

Get your puppy to settle
Remain in control when distractions are present
What you learn
Lead Walking

All dogs need the skill of lead walking around distractions. Whether reactive or just so you can visit nice places and be sociable it's important we reach a minimum standard of lead walking.

Keep your puppy by your side without them pulling
Make walks a pleasurable experience.
Be a confident and productive member of doggy society
What you learn
Handling & Grooming
Handling & Grooming
Handling & Grooming
What you learn
Recall
Recall
Recall
What you learn
Structured Play
Structured Play
Structured Play
What you learn
Place Training
Place Training
Place Training
What you learn
Lead Walking
Lead Walking
Lead Walking

Who are our puppy training classes for?

Any puppy under 16 weeks old by the class start date

If your pup is older than 16 weeks - get in touch with us about our junior dog training options.

How our group puppy training classes work

Book a class

Contact our team using the dog class form, and we’ll be in touch to enrol you and your pup on the next available session.

Meet your trainer & fellow students

In your first week, you’ll meet your expert dog trainer and fellow puppy students. Here’s when you and your pup begin your journey.

Work to class curriculum

We will work to a puppy class schedule which will take you and your pup through 6-weeks of puppy training designed to develop your pup into a well-mannered dog.

Weekly classes

Every week you will learn something new in our puppy classes, where your pup will also get to interact with other puppies.

Graduation

At the end of six weeks of classes, your puppy will officially be a graduate of the Yorkshire Canine Academy.

More than a club

Be part of a community

The YCA has set out to create something that goes beyond traditional puppy training classes. We understand that sometimes working through a behavioural issue with your dog can feel isolating (especially if you’re a new, or first time puppy owner), our group sessions offer a space to bring like minded people who have been through similar experiences together.

State of the art facilities

Coffee shop

Relax with a coffee in our coffee shop before or after your training sessions and test your dog’s ability to do nothing before trying it out in the real world.

Canopy

We have a large canopy in our field so, come rain, hail or shine we can continue your dogs training in shelter and shade. 

Enclosed training field

Our large training field is perfect for training your dog in a safe environment while enabling us to increase the level of distraction they face.

Yorkshire Canine Store

Pick up all the equipment you might need for training your dog in our onsite store. We stock various leads, collars, toys and dog food, making us your one stop shop for all things dog!

Air-conditioned/heated dog room

Our dog room is air-conditioned in the summer months and heated through the winter so no matter what the weather, your dogs can rest in comfort between their training sessions.

Living room

Separate to our consultation space we have a mock living room for you to practice the art of doing nothing with your dog.

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Meet the team

Yorkshire Canine Academy is a team of expert trainers and behaviourists. We use cutting-edge, motivational techniques for dog training. Tailoring our methods to each dog's specific needs, we ensure that our approach stays at the forefront of canine behaviour and training.

Meet them all
Jacob
Head Trainer & Co-Founder
Ian
Head Trainer & Co-Founder
Chloe
Cat Herder
Dan
Senior Trainer
Elisha
Senior Dog Trainer
Suzanne
Social media Manager
Jake
Junior Dog Trainer
Once your puppy has graduated

What next?

After you’ve graduated from puppy class you’ll have the option to move into our Junior Dog training programme, choose from Junior Dog Class or 1-2-1 sessions with your trainer.

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Group puppy training classes FAQs

Ask us a question
Can my 8 month old [insert dog breed] join puppy classes?

Our puppy classes are designed for pups under 16 weeks of age at the start of the course. If your dog is older, please contact us about our junior dog training options, we have lots to offer!

My puppy finds it hard to concentrate - how long is the class?

Puppy class runs for 45mins each week, if we feel like the pups are tired, we’ll have a short break in the middle to give them a rest, and a chance for you to grab a coffee and refuel.

I have a partner/kids/roommate who wants to be involved in the training, can I bring them along?

Yes please! The more the merrier, anyone involved in your pups training should come along. This ensures you’re all on the same page and means consistency for your pup.

I’ve already been kicked out of a puppy class - can I still come to yours?

Of course, our classes are limited in size to minimise disruption even if we have the odd rowdy participant. Our small class size means that our trainers are available to give you an extra helping hand if your pup is giving you a particularly hard time.