One-to-one puppy training for a strong start

Prepare for the adult dog you want to live with

Puppy training is about more than teaching a sit. Early routines, reinforcement, boundaries, rest, handling and exposure all influence the habits your puppy carries into adolescence and adulthood.

We help owners understand what their developing dog needs and focus on skills that make everyday life clearer for both puppy and household.

Puppy foundations can include

Your training route is tailored rather than delivered as a fixed checklist.

• Engagement, communication and reward markers
• Recall and lead-walking foundations
• Appropriate socialisation and environmental confidence
• Handling and grooming preparation
• Crate, settle and independence work
• Managing biting and over-arousal
• Preventing guarding and building household boundaries

Individual puppy training across the East Midlands

One-to-one training makes it possible to work around your puppy, your home and the situations you actually encounter. It can also help owners of high-drive or working breeds build suitable outlets and realistic routines from the beginning.

Hero Hounds supports puppy owners in Kegworth, Castle Donington, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and nearby areas across the East Midlands.