Given the recent government guidelines on social distancing, we are sadly not in a position to run normal puppy classes/parties for the foreseeable future.

However, we are very aware that puppies still need to be trained and owners still need help and guidance and so we are taking it upon ourselves to adapt and change to the current climate and working with Alice Crick from the puppy training school to assist you.

What are the benefits of the online training package?

• No lower age limit – as soon as your puppy is home and ready to learn, you can sign up to the training course
• No distractions of a training class – you get to practise in the comfort of your own home, where your puppy will inevitably be more settled
• Small groups – we take no more than 4 puppies into each online course, allowing lots of time for individual coaching
• No travelling to classes – it is literally training from home!
• Children are welcome to take part in the training with you
• Lots of encouragement and support from one another as well as Alice your Puppy School tutor
• We are also available to carry out additional private sessions (for an additional fee) to assist with any topics not covered by the course

Here at Clockhouse Veterinary Group, we feel it is very important to start your puppy’s life off on the right paw with regards to socialisation and training. We offer free puppy parties with Animal Behaviour and Trainer Council Registered Practitioner and reputable Puppy School Trainer, Alice Crick.

Puppy parties are open to all puppies who have had their first vaccination and you can attend as many times as you like up until your puppy has received its second vaccination.

Alice is on hand to guide you through puppyhood and is ready to answer any questions you may have surrounding training and behaviour.

Topics covered

• Night time problems
• Car and Travel problems
• Play-biting and teething
• Toilet training
• Helping with fears and phobias
• Mental Stimulation Exercises
• Introducing to children
• Learning how to cope with the veterinary environment
• Introducing and socialising puppies in a safe, secure and calm environment

Each puppy is matched appropriately with short, sweet little off-lead interactions. Care is taken to being mindful of each puppy's individual temperaments and sensitivities – first time impressions count so book in now for some lovely puppy 'meet and greets’.

Puppy Parties days and times

• Tuesday evenings at our Nailsworth branch at 6.15pm
• Thursday evenings at our Stroud Hospital at 6.00pm and 7.00pm

To discuss socialising your puppy and to sign up for a party, please call us on 01453 752 555 or speak to our lovey reception team to make a booking. They are on hand to give you advice about anything from flea, worm and tick treatment, to nutrition, dog training and dental care. You can also book an appointment for a nurse to clip your pet’s nails, check your pet’s wound after a routine procedure or for weight checks.