London’s Puppy Training Specialists
Expert Puppy Training Group Classes | 19 Weeks to 6 Months
Your puppy is growing fast, and every day is a chance to guide their behaviour in positive ways. This is the perfect age to help them develop calm, confident behaviours you can be proud of.
In these group classes, we guide you and your puppy in a safe, supportive environment, making learning intentional, clear, and positive — helping them develop essential skills, good manners, and the confidence needed for the real world.
With 12 years of professional dog training experience, I keep classes small and focused so every puppy and owner gets attention, feedback, and practical strategies you can use straight away. Whether this is your puppy’s first formal training or you’ve already started, you’ll learn how your puppy learns, how to encourage the behaviours you want, and how to prevent unwanted behaviours from forming — giving you the confidence and tools to continue supporting your puppy beyond the classroom.
In these sessions, you and your puppy will learn:
How to get and keep your puppy’s attention even around distractions.
Clear communication your puppy can understand.
Core obedience skills around distractions: Sit, Stay, Down, and coming when called.
Calm handling and confidence-building exercises.
Lead walking without pulling and polite greetings.
Managing play-biting or jumping up.
Good manners and routines at home, including settling and calmness.
How to prevent unwanted behaviours from becoming habits.
Course Details:
5 weekly sessions | £250 | Small class sizes | Wednesdays at 6pm
Next start date Wednesday 18th February at 6pm.
First session without puppies to cover essential guidance.
Location: Daisy’s Dogs, 44 Stoke Newington Church St, London N16 0LU (downstairs)
Rachael
As the founder of Baywood, I am someone who has always been deeply moved by the bond between dogs and the people who love them. I started working as a dog trainer in 2012 while living in Sheffield and spent a lot of my free time volunteering with the dogs at the RSPCA Animal Shelter. This gave me the chance to work with a wide variety of dogs — all sizes, breeds, and each carrying their own story. It was an experience that opened my eyes to just how much individuality exists in every dog. I came to understand how important it is to communicate with and train in a way that’s right for that dog — not the last one, or the next. Just like people, dogs need to be seen, heard, and understood for who they are. That experience deeply shaped the way I work today: with patience, curiosity, and a genuine respect for every dog’s unique personality and history.
My love for training began with my own dog, Boswell. I wanted to give him the most enriching, joyful life possible — and I knew that meant helping him become confident, well-mannered, and adaptable. Through positive training, Boswell became my trusted companion in every part of life. Living in the city centre, he confidently navigated busy weddings, bustling pub trips, and everyday urban life. But he was just as at ease on peaceful countryside holidays and mountain-top adventures. His days were full of pleasure and discovery, and he approached every experience with calm confidence and happiness. His days were full of pleasure and discovery, and he approached every experience with calm confidence and happiness. Thanks to his training, he was well-behaved and welcomed wherever we went. We shared years of everyday adventures side by side — and it’s that same freedom and joy I aim to bring to every dog I work with. The bond we built, grounded in trust, communication, and mutual respect, is the reason I do what I do today.
After Boswell passed away, I expanded Baywood’s services to include in-home care and training — bringing the love, dedication and attentiveness I had for him into the homes of other dogs and families. Whether I’m offering training support or overnight care, I treat every dog like my own, making sure they feel safe, understood and genuinely loved.
I’ve experienced first-hand how powerful life with a well-trained dog can be, and it’s my mission to bring that magic into the lives of others. Helping people and their dogs connect more deeply, feel more confident together, and enjoy the everyday moments is what drives me — and I feel so lucky to call it my job.
Outside of my work, I love surfing and exploring the outdoors — and I bring that same calm, present energy to every dog I work with.
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Applied Canine Behaviour
Approved Canine Nutrition & Wellness Expert
Approved Canine Reactivity Expert
Assessing and Managing Risk in Cases of Human-Directed Aggression
Behaviour Modification for the Real World
Certificate in Canine Enrichment
Canine Proprioception
Certificate in Canine Pain
Certificate in Counselling Families (Pet Bereavement)
Certificate in Desensitisation and Counterconditioning
Certificate: Walking with Reactive Dogs
Certificate: Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness for Dog Professionals
Certificate: Paws and Connect – Mindset for Dog Professionals
Certificate: Scentwork for Fun
Certificate: Tellington TTouch for Calming
Certificate: Trust After Trauma
Certificate: Understanding Extinction
