Puppy Training in Hertford

Fun, force-free puppy classes in Hertford, Hertfordshire

'Puppy School' in Hertford

Bringing a new puppy home can feel overwhelming — there’s so much conflicting advice online and it’s hard to know what really matters. That’s why all new HPDT clients begin with a Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation. It’s an information-packed hour covering the issues new owners struggle with most, like toilet training and puppy mouthing and biting. Many owners say their puppy’s behaviour improves within a day, and you’ll arrive at Puppy School in Hertford feeling prepared and already making progress at home.

Want a puppy who can stay calm, relaxed and sociable around other dogs and people — and still listen when the world is exciting?

Our fun puppy training classes in Hertford build your puppy’s confidence, social skills and self-control using modern, reward-based training. Sessions are taught by a fully insured, accredited trainer with over 16 years’ experience, so you can feel confident your puppy is learning safely and effectively.

Groups are kept small and carefully managed, helping your puppy stay focused and relaxed around other dogs — something you simply can’t replicate in a busy park or through unstructured puppy play.

The Perfect Puppy Package brings your 1-hour Phone Consultation together with the 5-week Puppy School course. The consultation gives you a clear daily plan at home, and the classes help you put it into action each week.

HPDT Puppy School in Hertford follows a structured, progressive path — each week builds on the last so your puppy develops calm, real-life skills that genuinely stick.

Everything is taught in a relaxed, supportive environment so both you and your puppy enjoy learning together.

What We Cover in Puppy School

Our Hertford puppy classes focus on calmness, confidence and real-life skills. Here’s what we’ll work on:

  • 🐾 Manners: Helping your puppy learn reliable Sits, Downs, Stays and polite greetings without jumping up
  • 🧘‍♂️ Calmness: Teaching your puppy to settle calmly around people, other dogs and everyday distractions
  • 💪 Confidence: Supporting your puppy as they get used to new environments, sounds and experiences at their own pace
  • 🚶‍♀️ Loose-lead walking: Laying the groundwork for enjoyable walks where your puppy chooses to stay close rather than pull
  • 📣 Recall foundations: Engaging games that build a fast, happy response when you call — a vital life skill
  • 🔄 Swap & Drop: Encouraging your puppy to calmly exchange toys or picked-up items without turning it into a game of chase
  • 🎯 Focus around distractions: Building steady attention so your puppy can listen even when there’s lots going on nearby
  • 🦴 Chewing skills: Teaching your puppy what’s appropriate to chew and directing their natural chewing onto safe, enriching options
  • 👂 Name response: Helping your puppy quickly check in with you the moment they hear their name
  • 🎲 Engagement games: Fun, bite-sized activities that strengthen your bond and make training feel like play

Your training journey doesn’t end at Puppy School. Many owners continue on to High School, join our free social walks and use our online courses — so support and guidance are always there as your puppy grows. Some families have been coming to walks for years, which shows how we stay with you long after your initial course ends.



Perfect Puppy Package (Recommended)

£130

New HPDT clients begin with our Perfect Puppy Package. It includes:

The consultation comes first so you arrive at class prepared, confident and already working from one clear plan.


Puppy School Course Only

£95

The 5-week Puppy School course includes:

  • All five in-person sessions
  • Free access to the HPDT Members area
  • Weekly reviews and exercise videos

Best suited to returning HPDT clients or those who have already completed a recent consultation.


Venue & Time

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Also convenient for owners in Ware, Watton at Stone, Tewin and Welwyn.

Your HPDT Journey

1. Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation

Your first hour of clarity and tailored guidance for life at home.

2. Puppy School

Five weeks of structured, supportive learning in Hertford.

3. High School

Build real-life skills and grow your puppy’s confidence.

4. Free Social Walks

A friendly way to practise calm dog-to-dog skills in the real world.

5. Online Courses

Extra support for recall, loose-lead walking and everyday life skills.

Puppy Consultation FAQs

What age can my puppy be for a consultation?
Any age is absolutely fine — some owners book before their puppy even comes home so they can start prepared. However, I generally recommend having the consultation within the first two weeks of bringing your puppy home, when routines and habits are forming.
Are phone consultations really effective?
Yes — extremely. For most puppies, phone consultations work just as well as home visits, and often better, because we can cover more without waiting for behaviours to appear. You’ll have my full attention, clear notes to refer back to and the chance to ask all the “silly” questions you might not want to ask in a busy class.
How does the Perfect Puppy Package work?
The Perfect Puppy Package brings together a 1-hour Phone Consultation and the 5-week Puppy School course, so you get support with life at home as well as in class.
  1. Step 1 – Perfect Puppy Phone Consultation
    A friendly, information-packed call where we focus on the things new puppy owners struggle with most — toilet training, puppy mouthing and biting, sleep, routines and how to meet your puppy’s needs day-to-day. Many owners say their puppy’s behaviour improves within a day and that they finally feel they “know what to do”.
  2. Step 2 – 5-Week Puppy School Course
    Small, structured puppy classes in Loughton focusing on:
    • calm behaviour around people and other dogs
    • building confidence in new places
    • recall games and everyday manners
    All delivered in a way that doesn’t overwhelm your puppy.
  3. Step 3 – Support Between Sessions
    Weekly class reviews, access to the HPDT Members area and friendly guidance so you keep making progress every day — not just once a week.
After your first call, you’ll usually leave with:
  • a clear daily routine for toileting, sleep and downtime
  • simple, practical steps to reduce mouthing and biting
  • a better understanding of what’s normal puppy behaviour
  • confidence that you’re not doing everything wrong
  • a realistic plan that fits your puppy and household
  • that feeling of “okay, I know what to do next”
There’s so much conflicting puppy advice online — it can feel like every TikTok trainer is shouting something different. The consultation cuts through the noise and gives you one clear, realistic plan that works for your puppy and your family.
How do I book a consultation?
Booking is simple. Just fill in the enquiry form on the Contact page and include your puppy’s:
  • age
  • breed
  • sex
  • and what you’d like to focus on
You’ll receive a reply as soon as possible with availability and next steps. If you’d like to learn more about how I work, you’re very welcome to explore the About page or read through our 50+ five-star Google reviews.

What local puppy owners say:

You’re in Safe Hands

  • 🛡 Fully insured — Public Liability & Professional Indemnity
  • 🎓 16+ years’ experience with puppies, family dogs & Guide Dogs
  • 📚 £1,000+ annual CPD in modern training & behaviour
  • 🏅 APDT Full Member & ABTC Registered ATI
  • ❤️ Reward-based, welfare-led training backed by science
  • 50+ genuine 5★ Google reviews from local puppy owners
  • 👍 100% recommended by our Facebook community