Puppy School with Behaviourist Jess Hyams

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.

Topics You’ll Cover:

• 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.

  Build a bond for life in just five weeks.

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 do the puppy classes cost? £375 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 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 safety and a calm, low-stress environment.

Is there an age requirement? Yes, puppies must be between 8 and 25 weeks old.