What age should my puppy be to start training?

As early as 8 weeks old. The sooner you start, the easier it is to shape positive behaviours and socialisation.

What methods do you use?

I only use modern, kind, reward-based methods that focus on trust, communication, and understanding your puppy's behaviour.

What's the difference between this and the 'Puppy Preparation' session?

The 'Prep & Plan' session is for before your puppy arrives. This New Puppy Training Support service begins once your puppy is home and focuses on teaching and coaching you through training as your puppy grows.

Can the whole family join the sessions?

Absolutely! It's important that everyone is on the same page with training but please note that my sessions take place on weekdays only. For sessions to include children I recommend booking during school holidays.

What do I need to have before we start?

Just your puppy, a few treats, and an open mind! If you're unsure about supplies, I can advise you during your first session.

Will you train my puppy for me?

This is a coaching-based service - you train your puppy with my expert guidance. If you need someone to do the training directly, check out the Trainer-Led Puppy Program (my "done-for-you" option).

New Puppy Training Support

Covering Finchley, East Finchley, Woodside Park, Mill Hill, Whetstone, Hampstead Garden Suburbs and Muswell Hill.

Personalised training sessions to help you teach and raise a well-mannered, confident puppy using positive, science-based methods.

Bringing up a puppy is an amazing adventure but knowing where to start can be tough.

My New Puppy Training Support gives you the guidance and reassurance you need to raise a happy, well adjusted dog, with one-to-one sessions tailored to your puppy, your home, and your lifestyle.

We’ll work together over a period of 5 weeks to build a strong foundation using kind, reward-based methods that are easy to follow and fit into your daily life.

Included in this package:

Four 1-hour in person training sessions to be completed over a 5 week period. This gives you consistent, hands-on support and enough time in between sessions to practise at your own pace, helping you and your puppy to build skills and confidence step by step.

A personalised training plan designed around your puppy and your goals.

Live demonstrations of techniques you can use straight away.

Step-by-step coaching during each session to help you feel confident.

£480

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Easy-to-follow guides to support your practice at home in between sessions.

Ongoing advice and support via instant messaging in between sessions for extra reassurance.

Space to ask questions, troubleshoot, and celebrate your progress.

Help with real life challenges like puppy biting, jumping, recall, lead walking and more.

New Puppy Training Support is ideal for you if you’ve welcomed a new puppy and want to get things off to the best start with professional support and a clear plan.

It’s a great fit if:

You’re looking for consistent, one-to-one support during those crucial early months.

You want to work with someone who uses gentle, proven methods that will strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

You understand that training a puppy requires time and commitment – and you’re up for the challenge (with plenty of fun along the way).

You’re keen to avoid common mistakes and lay strong foundations for a happy life together.

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Sarah has been absolutely brilliant with our Maltipoo puppy. She provides calm, reassuring, but easy to follow advice on raising a respectful and well trained pup. We needed specific help on puppy barking / biting, recall, and threshold training - Sarah has helped with with all of that and so much more. Sarah's approach is holistic, looking at diet, sleep and brain development to provide the best results. Each tailored session is followed up with beautifully presented documentation so you can refer back easily and continue to build up the trust and confidence between you and your dog. Highly recommended!

Mandy

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Why choose me?

Hi, I'm Sarah Ledermann, a certified dog trainer with a lifelong passion for helping people and their dogs build better, happier relationships.

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing the transformation that happens when understanding, trust, and communication come together.

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