Puppy Training at Guns & Noses

Calm foundations for enthusiastic puppies and confident humans

Bringing a puppy home is exciting… and sometimes completely overwhelming.

At Guns & Noses, puppy training isn’t about drilling obedience or stopping behaviour, it’s about building understanding, confidence, and focus from the very start, so your puppy grows into a dog you can live with, trust, and enjoy.

If you’re feeling unsure, tired, or worried you’re “doing it wrong” — take a breath.

Is this you?

You might be here because your puppy:

Bites hands, clothes, or leads (especially when over-tired)
Pulls on the lead or won’t engage outside
Has zoomies that feel wild, not playful
Struggles to settle or switch off
Knows cues at home… but forgets everything outdoors
Is confident one minute and overwhelmed the next

This isn’t bad behaviour.

It’s normal puppy development without enough guidance yet.

Our job is to help you understand what your puppy needs, when they need it, and how to guide them kindly and clearly.

"Helen explains why puppies behave the way they do, not just what to do about it. I stopped feeling like I was failing and started enjoying my puppy again"

Our approach to puppy training

We use force-free, evidence-based training that supports your puppy’s emotional and physical development — not just their ability to “sit”.

That means:

✔️ No harsh equipment
✔️ No intimidation or corrections
✔️ No pressure to rush progress

Instead, we focus on:

Building calm focus around distractions
Teaching puppies how to settle, not forcing stillness
Developing confidence through choice and reinforcement
Helping owners read behaviour before it escalates

Because what you build in puppyhood doesn’t just affect the next few weeks, it shapes the dog you’ll live with for years.

Some lovely reviews

“So supportive and never judgemental. Every question feels welcome and nothing is rushed. My puppy’s confidence has grown so much — and so has mine.”

“I love that it’s not about forcing puppies to behave. Helen helped us understand when our pup was tired, overstimulated or just being a puppy.”

“The calm approach made such a difference. Our puppy still has energy, but now she can focus and settle much better.”

“Puppy classes felt friendly and relaxed. No pressure, no comparison — just progress at our own pace.”

“I came away from every session feeling clearer and more confident. Everything is explained in a way that actually makes sense at home.”

Why these reviews matter

These owners didn’t get:

A “perfect” puppy
A quick fix
Or unrealistic expectations

They got:
✔️ Understanding
✔️ Support
✔️ Practical tools they could use straight away
✔️ Confidence on both ends of the lead

That’s exactly what puppy training at Guns & Noses is designed to do.

Ready to join them?

You don’t need to wait until things feel out of control. Early support makes everything easier — for you and your puppy.

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Puppy Training - June/July
Our 6-week Puppy Perfection Program lays the foundation for a confident, well-mannered dog.
Starts Jun 7
180 British pounds
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Puppy Training Options

🐾 Puppy Perfection – 6 Week Programme

Best for: Puppies aged approx. 10 weeks to 6 months.

A structured, supportive programme designed to give puppies the right foundations at the right time — and give owners confidence in what they’re doing.

We work on:

Engagement and focus
Calm handling and vet-style checks
Lead foundations (before pulling becomes a habit)
Recall games and responsiveness
Emotional regulation and settling
Social skills without overwhelm
Understanding arousal, rest, and recovery

You’ll also receive:

Exclusive eBooks to support your training journey at home
A Puppy Perfection goodie bag in Week 1
Access to our private Facebook community, where you can ask questions, share wins, and get ongoing support between classes

You’ll also learn:

Why your puppy behaves the way they do
How to spot early signs of stress or over-stimulation
How to support learning between classes, not just during them

👉 This programme is about prevention, not correction — building confident puppies and calm, capable owners from the very start.

🎯 1-to-1 Puppy Training

Best for: Puppies who need individual support or owners who prefer private sessions

Perfect if:

Your puppy is easily overwhelmed
You want help in your home or real-life environments
You’re dealing with specific challenges (biting, confidence, lead walking, settling)

Sessions are tailored entirely to your puppy and your lifestyle — no generic plans, no pressure.

👉 Can be booked on its own or alongside group training.

1:1 in your own home are £70 per session, to book one of these please contact Helen direct to get booked in.

Contact Helen

💻 Online Support & Resources

Best for: Owners who want extra guidance between sessions

Access practical, puppy-friendly resources including:

Training guides and challenges
Troubleshooting support
Calmness and enrichment ideas
Clear, realistic advice you can actually follow

Because puppies don’t just learn for one hour a week — and neither should you.

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Resources

What makes Guns & Noses different?

Hi, I’m Helen 👋

I’ve worked with dogs for over 27 years, starting as a kennel maid and building my experience through hands-on work, education, and continual professional development.

I specialise in dogs with enthusiasm — the busy, clever, emotional puppies who need guidance, not suppression.

I don’t train puppies for you.

I train you to understand your puppy, so progress lasts long after the session ends.

No judgement.
No force.
No “just be firmer”.

Just clear support, calm foundations, and space to learn together.

What owners often tell me

“I finally understand my puppy instead of feeling frustrated.”

“The sessions made everything feel manageable again.”

“My puppy still has energy — now it’s focused and calmer.”

What this training is, and isn’t

✔️ This training is:

Kind, structured, and evidence-based
Designed for real life, not perfection
Supportive of both puppy and owner

❌ This training isn’t:

Quick-fix obedience
Punitive or correction-based
About forcing puppies to “behave”

Ready to start?

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You don’t need a perfect puppy.
You just need the right support at the right time.