Tip Top Dog School

read moreWe can help you plan for a new puppy and also help you once you have brought your puppy home. Call or email to arrange a time a session - we will also send you notes on what was covered so you have points of reference and have homework! We don't use punishment or aversive equipment such as choke or pinch collars, spray or e-collars, rattle cans or discs. On completion of Puppy Class training or for newcomers of around 6 months old and upwards. Tip Top is the only dog school to be granted a licence by the Corporation of London to hold socialisation and responsible dog ownership sessions on Hampstead Heath.

read moreWhen you get your puppy you will need to teach it right from wrong e.g, not to eat your furniture, where to go to do its business etc. The dog will need to know its boundaries and its place within your home as well as learning how to walk nicely on a loose lead, not jumping up at people, how to play properly with other dogs and to come back when you call. You are aiming to teach your dog how to be a civilised "person" in today's modern society! Dogs learn through kindness, consistency and repetition Training techniques must reflect well researched non-aversive methods that will help dog and owner develop an understanding of each other's needs.

read moreOur training venues are a short travel distance from Belsize Park, East Finchley, Finchley, Palmers Green, Golders Green, Hampstead, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Hendon, Maida Vale, Primrose Hill, St Johns Wood and West Hampstead.

read moreAt Tip Top Dog School we offer private one to one sessions or private group sessions (maximum 4 - you and up to 3 of your friends in a group) in your home or it could be outdoors. Topics covered can include Puppy Raising, General Obedience and Good Manners, Problem Behaviours, Behavioural Modification and much more. Learning should be fun for both you and your dog so Tip Top Dog School uses only Positive Reinforcement Methods. Using rewards is an effective and easy to follow technique based on the sound scientific principles of learning theory.