121 Puppy Training In Brighton and Sussex
Bringing a puppy home should feel exciting, and for many owners it’s about wanting to give their puppy the best possible start in life.
At the same time, it can quickly become overwhelming. From biting and mouthing to toilet training, struggling to settle, not being unable to leave them alone or a puppy that constantly needs your attention, it’s not always clear what to do or where to start.
With so much conflicting advice online, it’s easy to feel unsure, even when you’re trying to do everything right.
Sue’s personalised puppy programme supports you through every stage of early development, from house training and biting to socialisation and early obedience. Everything is tailored to your lifestyle and your puppy’s unique personality, making learning calm, simple and enjoyable.
What puppy training is really about
Puppy training is not just about teaching commands like sit or stay.
It is about helping your puppy understand the world around them, learn how to behave in everyday situations, and develop calm, balanced behaviour from the very beginning.
The early months are where habits are formed. With the right guidance, you can build a puppy that listens, settles and fits into your lifestyle. Without it, unwanted behaviours often develop over time.
Why puppies develop behaviour problems?
Puppies are constantly learning from everything around them.
Without clear guidance, they will naturally:
• jump up for attention
• bite and mouth
• ignore recall
• become over excited or frustrated
• struggle to settle in the home
• pull on the lead
• become anxious or unsure in new situations
This is not bad behaviour. It is simply a lack of understanding and direction.
Common struggles with young puppies
Many of the owners I work with are dealing with:
• biting and mouthing
• not listening or responding
• toilet training issues
• pulling on the lead
• jumping up at people
• struggling to settle
• over excitement
• poor recall
These behaviours are very common, but if they are not addressed early, they often become more difficult to manage as your puppy grows.
How I can help you and your puppy
I work with puppy owners across Brighton and Sussex, providing one to one training in your home and everyday environment.
This allows me to see exactly what is happening and guide you in real life situations, not just controlled settings.
My approach focuses on helping you understand how your puppy learns, how behaviour develops, and how to guide them clearly from the start.
Rather than relying on quick fixes, I help you build calm behaviour, clear communication and a strong relationship with your puppy that lasts.
Training your puppy from the very beginning...
One of the biggest advantages of one to one training is that you can start early, even before your puppy arrives home!
You do not need to wait for group classes or vaccinations.
This means you can:
• prevent common behaviour problems before they develop
• establish calm routines in the home
• guide your puppy clearly from day one
• feel confident in what you are doing
Early guidance makes a significant difference to how your puppy develops.
Why this is different to puppy classes
Many owners naturally look at puppy classes first, as they are often seen as the standard route when bringing a puppy home.
While classes can work for some, they do not always reflect what is happening in your day to day life. Most early puppy challenges, such as settling in the home, biting, toilet training and being left alone, happen in your environment, not in a class setting.
In a group class:
• attention is shared between multiple dogs
• your puppy’s behaviour is not seen in your home
• advice needs to be more general
• real life situations are difficult to replicate
With one to one training, everything is focused on you and your puppy, in your own environment, where behaviour actually happens.
👉 Learn more about puppy classes and whether they are right for you
Your Puppy Training Programme
The Puppy Tuition Course
This is my main puppy training programme, designed to guide you and your puppy from the very beginning. The first session takes place in your home with your whole family, where we cover key early behaviours such as toilet training, biting, settling, confidence and creating a calm routine, while your puppy begins learning core skills like sit, stay, recall and the foundations of lead walking.
Once your puppy is ready to go out, the second session takes place outside during a relaxed training walk, focusing on lead walking, polite greetings, confidence and staying connected to you around distractions.
Training in both your home and the real world means everything your puppy learns fits naturally into your lifestyle, giving you clear guidance and helping your puppy develop calm, balanced behaviour from the start.
Get your puppy off to the best possible start
The Pre Puppy Course “Before your puppy comes home”
If you want to feel clear, confident and know you’re doing the right things from the beginning, I can guide you through it.
Early training makes a real difference.
With the right support, you can prevent common behaviour problems, help your puppy settle properly and build a calm, well balanced dog that fits into your life.