Puppy School
London pet parents, have you just brought a new puppy home? If they’re 8-25 weeks old and have had their 1st and 2nd vaccinations, raise a calm, confident and happy dog with Puppy School. Led by Clinical Behaviourist Jess Hyams, this five-session training course includes four weekly in-person sessions at Virtue Vets Notting Hill and one online. Learn emotional regulation, health, behaviour and socialisation skills.
Puppy School Syllabus (5-week course)
Emotional Regulation: Tips and techniques to help your puppy stay calm, happy and confident in everyday life.
Health & Behaviour: How your puppy’s physical health, such as diet and comfort, affects how they feel and behave.
Functional Training Skills: Recall, loose lead walking, and building confidence outdoors using reward-based methods, including regular check-ins & access to a WhatsApp group community.
Body Language & Socialisation: How to read what your puppy is telling you, and when to step in or step back when they are meeting other dogs and people.
The Basics of Dog Training: Practical, science-based training principles you can apply throughout your puppy’s life.
The Basics of Canine Ethology: Understanding natural dog behaviour and the meaning of your puppy’s actions.
Your puppy must have had its first vaccine course. Learn about vaccination and get yours for free
Jessica Hyams
BSc Biological Sciences (Hons) Biomedicine & Zoology, Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Associate APBC Clinical Animal Behaviourist
Jessica is an Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist (APBC) with postgraduate-level study in clinical behavioural medicine and a degree in Biological Sciences (Biomedicine & Zoology). With nearly two decades of experience rehabilitating rescue dogs, she brings an evidence-based, ethical, and practical approach to puppy classes and complex behaviour cases.
She supports a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, reactivity, aggression, and fear-based behaviours, as well as early-life training for puppies to prevent issues developing.
Pet Parent FAQs
How do I sign up? Register your interest using this form and a member of our team will be in touch.
How much does puppy school cost? £500 for 5 sessions (1 online and 4 in-person at Virtue Vets Notting Hill). This is a fixed price per puppy.
Is this course suitable for my puppy? This course is suitable for puppies aged 8-25 weeks and who have had their first and second vaccinations.
How many spaces are available? There are only 4 spaces available. Puppies are carefully selected based on size and breed to ensure a safe, calm and stress-free environment.
Is there an age requirement? Yes, puppies must be between 8 and 25 weeks old.