Middle School Classes

Your puppy days are behind you. The training does not have to stop there.

What it is

A group course for dogs who have moved past the puppy stage and need the next layer: more focus, more confidence, and skills that hold up in the real world around other dogs and distractions.

A course designed around the adolescent phase in dogs, supporting owners through this sometimes challenging phase through positive training methods

Who it is for

Owners of adolescent and growing dogs who want to build on the basics, sharpen confidence, and keep the good habits going as their dog matures. A natural step up from puppy classes, and a good fit for dogs who never did a structured course.

What is included

The Building Your Dog's Confidence ebook to support the work between classes.
Weekly digital training handouts you can keep and reuse.
Short one to one time in class to work on your own goals, with extra handouts available for what your dog needs.
A WhatsApp group for support across the course.
A certificate of completion and a training freebie in the final class.

A trainer You Can Trust

Run by a trainer grounded in canine behaviour and adolescent development. A Reactivity & Separation Anxiety Specialist with The Dog Training College. 2026/7 Dog Trainer of The Year – Lancashire with The Prestige Awards, 2026 The Best Dog Trainer in Preston, UK with Quality Business Awards, 2026 Best Dog Training Service – Preston with Top 100 Business Awards and 2026 Dog Training Specialist Of The Year 2026 with E2 Media Award of Excellece and featured in The Lancashire Post and Blog Preston.

“Otto is a very large very hyperactive 9-month old. He has benefitted so much from Lydia’s Middle School class, especially his focus. I would definitely recommend Lydia and her classes!”

“We have recently completed the middle school classes with Lydia, and I have to say Poppy loved them! Lydia is fantastic with her delivery of the information and activities for each class, and was on hand to answer any questions and give advice specific to Poppy and her needs. The classes are small which means not too many distractions for an excited pup! And they are definitely paying off, I can see the progress and confidence not just in my dog but also in myself.”

Price: 99 pounds for the full course.