Give your puppy / dog the best skills for each phase of their development with a dog / puppy training class
Puppy Hour
Join us for a FREE informal session where you can pop in, mix with other puppies in a safe space and ask Lisa for any puppy advice.
Puppy Training Classes
12-week Course for Puppies up to 6 months of age (that are fully vaccinated). Price includes a 2 hour Recap Workshop
Adolescent Training Classes
6-week Course for Teenage Puppies (6 months +) and Adult Dogs. Price includes a 2 hour Recap Workshop.
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Our Puppy & Dog Training Classes
Puppy Training Class
Level 1
Puppy Life Skills
12-week Course for Puppies up to 6 months of age (that are fully vaccinated), including a 2 hour Recap Workshop after the course
Raising a puppy can feel overwhelming, there’s so much advice out there, and it’s hard to know what really matters. This course is designed to guide you through every stage, giving you the tools, confidence, and support you need to raise a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion.
What’s Included
12 Weeks of Learning and Support
- 1 Class on Zoom — Start training from home right away! You’ll learn how to set up good habits before your puppy even steps into the classroom.
- 10 In-Hall Classes — Build skills in a safe, supportive environment with other puppies and owners.
- 1 Real-World Class — Put your training into practice in real-life locations like a park, café, or pet shop.
- 3 Months of Puppy Support
No question will be left unanswered! You’ll have a trainer in your back pocket for guidance between classes, plus a supportive community of other puppy owners to share your wins (and struggles) with.
This isn’t a one-off class, it’s a complete journey where you’ll progress each week and see your puppy’s confidence grow in real time.
What You’ll Learn
Confidence Building
How to raise a puppy who feels safe, secure, and happy, whether home alone or exploring the outside world.
Socialisation
Discover how to introduce your puppy to new sights, sounds, people, and dogs in the right way, setting them up for lifelong confidence.
Appropriate Greetings
Teach your puppy how to greet politely, no more jumping, biting, or over-the-top excitement. Learn to understand what your puppy is really saying through body language.
Loose Lead Walking
Avoid frustration and pulling by learning the right way to build great walking habits early on including what to do when your puppy freezes or refuses to move.
Recall (Coming When Called)
Build a recall that sticks. You’ll learn how to make coming back to you the best decision your puppy can make giving them the freedom they deserve.
Relaxation & Calmness
Got a puppy who never stops moving? You’ll learn how to help them relax, settle, and stay calm around distractions like people, dogs, and new environments.
Focus & Manners
Teach your puppy to focus on you even around distractions, develop impulse control, and build everyday manners that make life easier at home.
Handling & Grooming
Help your puppy feel comfortable being touched, groomed, and checked over — making vet visits and daily care stress-free.
Understanding Puppy Development
Learn what to expect as your puppy grows, how to navigate the teenage phase, and how to prevent common behavioural issues before they appear.
You’ll Also Get Guidance On
- Biting and mouthing
- Toilet training success
- Building independence and preventing separation anxiety
This Course Is For You If...
- You want your puppy to grow into a confident, well-behaved adult dog.
- You’d like ongoing support, and want to have accountability and guidance throughout those first hard months.
- You want to understand why your puppy does what they do and how to work with them, not against them.
Puppy Level 1 Recap Workshop (included)
On date to be confirmed, we will be holding a Recap workshop for puppies that attended the course. Two relaxed hours to revisit what you’ve learned, practise in a different environment, ask questions, share challenges, and keep progressing alongside other puppy owners from the course.
Location:
Gibraltar Recreation Ground, West Street, Ewell, Surrey KT17 1XY
Epsom
Max. 6 Puppies
Saturday Mornings
11am – 12pm
KT18 6AF
Dog / Puppy Training Class
Level 2
Adolescent Life Skills
6-week Course for Teenage Puppies (6 months +) and Adult Dogs (includes a 2 hour Recap Workshop in November)
This dog / puppy training class is for you if you’ve already completed puppy classes (with us or elsewhere), and found yourself a little bit hooked on training. You’ve seen how valuable it is to work with your dog around other dogs, and now you want to keep building on those skills.
It’s also ideal if you’re finding your dog’s teenage phase… challenging. Maybe you feel frustrated, a bit defeated, or like you’re the only one struggling. You’re not alone and I’ll be here to guide you through it.
What we'll cover
We’ll build on your puppy class foundations and take your training to the next level, focusing on things like:
- How to switch on that thinking brain so it’s ready for training!
- Staying calm around distractions
- Recall that works, even with other dogs nearby
- Managing frustration & improving impulse control
- Staying focused around dogs and people
- Handling skills for vet visits & grooming
- Emergency recall (for when it really counts)
- Loose lead walking in exciting environments and around other dogs
How the Course Works
Weeks 1-5
- Indoor classes in our hall, with the option to head outside (if suitable)
Week 6
- A “real world” session at a new location, this could be a park, pub garden, car park, or outside a shop. It’s a chance to test your skills where life actually happens.
Adolescence Level 2 Recap Workshop (included)
On date to be confirmed, we will be holding a Recap workshop for pups/dogs that attended the course. Two relaxed hours to revisit what you’ve learned, practise in a different environment, ask questions, share challenges, and keep progressing alongside other dog owners from both our Epsom and Ewell classes.
Location:
Gibraltar Recreation Ground, West Street, Ewell, Surrey KT17 1XY
Epsom
Max. 6 Dogs
Saturday Mornings
12pm – 1pm
KT18 6AF
Ewell
Max. 4 Dogs
Tuesday Evenings
7pm-8pm
The Pavillion, Gibraltar Recreation Ground, West Street
Ewell, Surrey KT17 1XY
Master Classes
Dog Training
Master Class
Loose Lead Walking
4 weeks · 1 hour per week · Small, focused classes
What if loose lead walking wasn’t some well‑kept secret?
Loose lead walking is one of those skills everyone wants… and almost everyone finds hard. It takes consistency, good timing, and (let’s be honest) a fair bit of patience. Add in all the conflicting advice online and it’s no wonder so many people feel stuck, frustrated, or unsure what to do next.
If your walks feel like:
- you walking the dog… or
- the dog walking you…
- but rarely like you’re actually walking together
this Masterclass is for you.
What this course is about
This 4‑week Loose Lead Walking Masterclass is designed to help you properly get a handle on your skills — not just follow a method and hope for the best.
We’ll break loose lead walking down into clear, manageable steps, from the foundations right through to more advanced real‑life challenges. You’ll learn why things work, how to apply them, and most importantly, you’ll get the chance to practise with guidance and feedback.
What We'll Cover
Across four weekly classes, we’ll do a deep dive into every part of nailing loose lead walking, including:
- The foundations your dog needs before loose lead walking can really work
- How to build engagement and connection on walks
- Lead handling, positioning, and timing (the details that make a big difference)
- How to progress your training without losing clarity
- Troubleshooting pulling, distractions, and frustration
- Working towards calm, controlled walking around other dogs
Each week builds on the last, so you leave with a clear plan and a strong foundation you can keep developing long after the course ends.
Who it’s for
This Masterclass is suitable for dogs of all ages and is ideal if:
- You’ve tried loose lead walking before but it never quite sticks
- You feel overwhelmed by different techniques and advice
- You want to understand the details, not just copy exercises
- You’re ready to slow things down and train with intention
Reactive or easily distracted dogs may be suitable too — if you’re unsure, it’s best to get in touch so we can chat it through and make sure this is the right fit.
Whether you’re starting from the basics or looking to level up what you already have, this course is about helping you and your dog walk together with more ease, clarity, and confidence
The details
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Class length: 1 hour per week
- Class size: Maximum of 6 dogs
- Format: Foundations are built indoors, with opportunities to take elements outdoors where suitable
- Focus: Skill-building, practice, and real-world application
Epsom
Max. 6 Dogs / Puppies
Saturday Mornings
12pm – 1pm
KT18 6AF
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Dog / Puppy Training Class Locations
Puppy Training Classes
Epsom
Saturday Mornings // 11am - 12pm
Epsom
KT18 6AF
Adolescent Dog / Puppy Training Classes
Ewell
Tuesday Evenings // 7pm-8pm
The Pavillion
Gibraltar Recreation Ground
West Street
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 1XY
Other ways to train your Dog / Puppy with us
Dog Training Workshops
Our Dog Training Workshops are 2-hour sessions covering specific training topics.
Private / 1-2-1 Dog Training
Focussed, personalised private sessions are a great choice for specific challenges
Roy (German Shepherd / Malinois)
Lisa's patience, clear guidance, and expertise has been amazing!
My dog is now able to remain neutral in situations that used to be overwhelming. The trainer not only worked with my dog but also took the time to teach me how to handle different scenarios with confidence. Every step of the process was explained in a way that made sense and felt achievable.
What I appreciated most was that Lisa never rushed the process and used positive reinforcement that set us up for long-term success.
If you want a trainer who truly understands dogs, Lisa at Nimbus Dogs is the best!
Cheeno (Keeshond)
Having completed puppy training classes with Lisa to then return for 1-2-1 training during adolescence was invaluable... we really don't know how we would have coped during this 'challenging' puppy phase! Lisa taught us how to handle Cheeno's energy bursts, improve his focus, recall and control his excitement when meeting other dogs. We have recommended Nimbus Dogs to all our dog parent friends and neighbours.
Roxy (Cane Corso)
Roxy has completed a number of training walks with Lisa, in and around Nonsuch Park. During the walks Lisa introduced a number of activities/techniques to encourage engagement/improve focus and provide additional stimulation in a real life setting. They have greatly helped Roxy’s socialisation and confidence building, I would definitely recommend.
Ella (Cockapoo)
Cannot recommend Lisa highly enough! She really, truly understands how dogs think, and seems to be willing and ready to take on any canine challenge.
She is kind, patient and incredibly competent, both with dogs and their owners, always working hard to find a solution to any problem presented to her.
She's been amazingly helpful for our little cockapoo who's been going through a particularly difficult time, and her support has been invaluable. Definitely check out Nimbus Dogs!
Rafa (German Shepherd)
Our boy Rafa is a large, powerful and boisterous German Shepherd and needed some recall and obedience training including walking off lead.
Lisa spent time training him, improving his recall and general behaviour and each time he came home more beautifully mannered.
Lisa (and Neal) have given brilliant advice about managing a big dog like Rafa including things like diet and home training routine.
I highly recommend Nimbus Dogs, but don’t take my word for it, try them yourselves.
August (Border Collie)
Lisa is that rare breed of dog trainer who really understands how a dog thinks and importantly, how to help owners tune into that thinking. Could not recommend her more, we had great results with her when training our high energy Border Collie August.
Even after a few sessions and following her advice we have noticed a tangible difference and we look forward to further strides forward with their guidance!
Horatio (Pomeranian)
Nimbus Dogs has been absolutely wonderful for me and my dog Horatio. Before we started, he had plenty of energy but not much focus. After working with Lisa, I’ve seen such a big difference in him, calmer, more responsive, and just generally happier.
The sessions are really well thought-out, but also relaxed and enjoyable. I especially liked that everything was tailored to Horatio and that Lisa always explained things in a way that made sense for us. The follow-ups and recaps were super helpful too, so I never felt lost in between classes.
Thanks to Nimbus Dogs, our walks are so much easier now and Horatio’s recall has improved a lot. I feel like I understand him better, and he clearly loves the training.
I’d definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to build a better connection with their dog.
Nancy (Jack Russell Terrier)
We have worked with Lisa on a number of occasions and would highly recommend her services. Lisa is engaging, thorough and friendly and offers to really solid advice to train your dogs. Thank you Lisa!
