Welcome to bright puppies
Welcome to Bright Puppies! We are dedicated to providing effective and personalised dog training, puppy classes and dog walking.
Contact us today to schedule a 1 hour free training session and take the first step towards a well-behaved dog.
About us
I believe that a confident and happy adult dog stems from a puppy who has been exposed to a calm and safe environment where their needs have been met and who has been exposed to as many different situations and environments as possible within their comfort limits.
I use only positive and fun training methods. Training will usually take place outside as this is the optimal environment for your dogs training. We also do training in your home, or other areas for specific skills and socialisation. Please refer to our 1:1 Dog Training page for a detailed information and prices.
Our Puppy Training and Socialisation Classes are run in small groups, providing an excellent opportunity for your puppy to learn new skills and make new friends. Check out more information on our Puppy Class page.
Our dog walking services include various walks for dogs of all ages and personalities (please refer to the dog walking page).
See my dog training, dog walking and puppy class information below to find the one that suits you and your dog the best.
I am based in Watford in Hertfordshire, England and work in the surrounding areas (up 20 minutes away by car). I can travel further, but would need to add travel and mileage cost.
We can also meet in one of our local parks near Watford.
Unique to Bright Puppies
- With Bright Puppies you will never be alone. We provide continuous support throughout the programme and beyond.
- Training sessions can be spread over time based on you and your puppy’s needs.
- We will involve all family into training sessions where ever possible.
- If required, our therapy dog Tayka can assist to your dog’s socialisation skills. This is free of charge.
-We offer complementary monthly social dog group walks. 🐶
dog Training 1:1
Puppy Training Programmes
Puppy Training Programmes
Puppy Training Programmes
THESE COMPREHENSIVE PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAMMES INCLUDES: 🐶
✅ Detailed assessment of your requirements and circumstances and development of comprehensive training programme for your dog.
✅ Weekly or fortnightly training session of 1 hour with you and your dog depending on your and your puppy’s needs.
✅ Training will be at various places
THESE COMPREHENSIVE PUPPY TRAINING PROGRAMMES INCLUDES: 🐶
✅ Detailed assessment of your requirements and circumstances and development of comprehensive training programme for your dog.
✅ Weekly or fortnightly training session of 1 hour with you and your dog depending on your and your puppy’s needs.
✅ Training will be at various places such as your home, parks, woods and other suitable locations based on training needs (includes up to 20 minutes travel each way).
✅ This programme can even start before getting your puppy home for prepare and advise all family members.
✅ Programmes will include all the core behaviour, obedience and breed specific skills for your puppy.
✅ Ongoing support via email or WhatsApp, usual response time within three hours.
Only from £52/hour
8 sessions (£52/hour; £416 total)
6 sessions (£60/hour; £360 total)
3 sessions (£70/hour; £210 total)
Unique Benefits
Puppy Training Programmes
Puppy Training Programmes
☀️ Your puppy’s first one hour training session is completely free of charge.
☀️ You will never be alone, as I provide a continuous support throughout the programme. You can spread our meetings over a few months or see me weekly, totally depending on you and your puppy’s needs.
☀️I will involve all family into training sessions where eve
☀️ Your puppy’s first one hour training session is completely free of charge.
☀️ You will never be alone, as I provide a continuous support throughout the programme. You can spread our meetings over a few months or see me weekly, totally depending on you and your puppy’s needs.
☀️I will involve all family into training sessions where ever possible.
☀️ If the training requires, I can bring our therapy dog Tayka to add to your dogs socialisation skills. This would be free of charge.
☀️ We offer complementary monthly social dog group walks for all Bright Puppy customers. 🐶
Training Consultations
Professional Dog Training Services
Professional Dog Training Services
Guidance, support and advice for your dog. Training delivered by phone or video call.
This could be to address a specific problem, or to get advice with regards to your puppies general training.
One hour (£50)
Professional Dog Training Services
Professional Dog Training Services
Professional Dog Training Services
At Bright Puppies, we offer professional dog training services that are designed to help your dog to become a well-behaved and obedient companion. We use positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs new skills and correct unwanted behaviours.
Puppy Training & Socialising Classes
Focus, Fun and Friends
Come and join our puppy classes for fun filled learning and socialising for you and your puppy in a small, relaxed group setting. During these classes, we will show you how to teach your puppy all the basic essential skills, socialise and play with other puppies so that they become confident, well balanced and happy dogs.
We hold these classes outdoors as this is the most natural and optimal environment for your puppy to learn. Although it is in a public place it is in a quiet area and we have a playpen for puppies to play off lead.
Trying to remember everything from an hour long class can be hard, so we feel it is important that you are not left alone between the weekly sessions. Ongoing support via WhatsApp between classes is included as part of the puppy training programme should you need some further pointers to help you and your puppy reinforce the skills you learned during the previous classes.
At the end of each class, after the puppy play time we also have a Question/Answer time with refreshments. ☕️
Our classes include the following:
- Basic commands such as sit, down, wait
- Name response
- Eye contact exercises
- Impulse control
- Recall
- Loose lead walking
- Handling
- Settle
- Not jumping up at people
- Tricks and games
- Bite inhibition, play biting
- Importance of sleep
- Importance of games
- How to prevent resource guarding
- Arousal levels
- Importance of sniffing & chewing
- Socialising with other puppies
- Sausage scent activity
- Emergency stop
- Recall race
- Certificates & Goody bag 🐾🏅🎓
Join Our Training Classes Today!
Bushey Manor Field
Grange Road
Bushey
Next course starting Saturday 14th June at 13.00 🐶
To secure your place please contact below. 💕
£120 for x 6 one hour sessions (£20 per session).
This course is for puppies up to 8 months old.
Our class sizes will be up to 6 puppies.
Would you like your puppy training to be a fun, engaging and enjoyable experience whilst strengthening your bond with your puppy? I will help you feel relaxed and confident with an exuberant young puppy at your side.
With my extensive knowledge and experience, I will advise, guide and provide you with continuous support. I provide a clear, simple and comprehensive training programme that covers all aspects of your puppy’s development to help your puppy grow into a calm, confident and well behaved companion.
My training plans will emphasise your dog's unique temperament and breed specific characteristics to create a plan for you and your dog‘s specific circumstances.
I offer training for puppies from 8 weeks old and for young, teenage and adult dogs.
Puppies up to 8 months old can join our highly sought after puppy classes!
I also offer a dog walking service to suit dogs of all ages, abilities and personalities. Make sure you dont miss out on them.
I am excited to meet you! 🌸
DOG WALKING AND VISITS
Dog Walking
✅ A one hour walk with up three dogs at a time. A small group guarantees that your dog receives personalised attention while ensuring their safety throughout the walk.
✅ Engaging and diverse walks designed to keep your dog’s mind stimulated and active.
✅ Collection and drop-off your dog within 15 minutes drive each direction, does not affect the walk time or the cost.
£20/dog (one hour)(max 3 dogs)
£27/2 dogs from same household
Adventure Walk
✅ A longer walk of 1.5 hours with up to three dogs at any one time.
✅ A small group guarantees that your dog receives personalised attention while ensuring the safety throughout the walk.
✅ Includes various activities such as training activities, socialising with other dogs, games and much more.
✅ Collection and drop-off your dog within 15 minutes drive in each direction does not affect the walk time or the cost.
£25/dog (1.5 hours) (max 3 dogs)
£37/2 dogs from same household
Companion Walk or Individual Walk
✅ An hour walk with our Therapy Dog Tayka. These walks are designed for dogs that are timid to boost their confidence around other dogs.
✅ Collecting and drop off your dog within 15 min drive in each direction does not affect the walk time or cost.
Or
✅ This walk is also for dogs on their own if they rather be walked on their own.
✅ Collecting and drop off your dog (within 15 minutes drive each way that does not affect walk time or the cost)
£25 (one hour)
Monthly Group Walks (Free of Charge)
- Monthly Social Walks Exclusive for BrightPuppies Dogs and their Owners
- A fun get together for the dogs and owners to socialise
- hour walk and a cafe stop depending on a location
- separate walks for large breeds and small to medium breeds
- various locations in and around Watford area
Free of charge (brightpuppies dogs only)
First Sunday of the Month
11 am for small breeds
12:30 pm large breeds
Home Visits
•One hour home visits tailored to your dog’s needs and circumstances
•Feeding, toileting, games and lots of cuddles included 😊
• Short or longer walks can be included should you require 🐶
from £20/visit depending on location
Event Dog Chaperone
- A pre-event meeting to discuss your plans for the day
- Collecting your pet on the day
- Making sure your pet is looking their best on the day with a quick tidy up groom
- Being present at the event/ceremony, reception and for photos
- Feeding, walking and playing with your pet before and after the event/ceremony
- Returning your pet home or to a relative/friend
Prices are specific to requirements so please enquire (as a guide, it is in the region of £55/h, with a minimum of 3 hours and maximum of 12 hours)
Our training philosophy
We only use positive reinforcement techniques to make learning enjoyable for both you and your dog.
We work with you and other family members to develop a personalised training plan tailored to your dog and families unique needs. We will teach you and your dog positive reinforcement techniques.
This is a method that focuses on rewarding desired behaviours to encourage their repetition. This approach is humane, effective, and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
Positive training is not only about teaching commands but also about building a trusting and respectful relationship with your dog. By focusing on rewarding good behavior, you encourage your dog to repeat those actions and create a positive learning environment.
bright puppies team
Kat
From a very young age I have been passionate about dogs. Some of my most wonderful experiences have involved dogs. Running, hiking, meeting other dogs on a walk or sitting in a cafe or a restaurant with a calm, well behaved dog is a true joy that enhances life experiences. I have trained all of my own dogs, experiencing the joy and frustrations of watching them grow and develop into delightful companions. I have also helped and advised many of my friends and their puppies as a hobby.
Having worked for over 20 years as a nurse in Accident and Emergency, I am now able to follow my lifelong passion for dogs by becoming a qualified dog training instructor and being able to help others train their dogs.
Dogs are wonderful, loving, intelligent and sensitive animals and with proper training, patience and communication with your dog, they will become delightful well behaved companions for you.
Different breeds have different attributes and it is important that your dog is encouraged to develop in accordance with the specific needs of their breed.
Our dogs develop so rapidly during their first 2 years of life, and at times test our patience. It is important that you put in the time and effort during these 2 years so that you have a calm, well balanced and happy dog that loves being with you. Your patience, consistency and calmness during this time will be rewarded with a wonderful companion dog and years of fun and joy.
I would love to be able to support you and your dog through these early stages of your dogs development and be there to guide you through this time. 💕.
Tayka
Tayka is our four year old Jackapoo.
She is a lovely, gentle obedient dog trained in pet therapy for children and disabled people.
She loves dogs, people and being stroked. She has a natural, calming manner with other dogs.
Tayka has helped the training of other puppies with social skills and bite inhibition through play. She can also help with anxious or shy puppies to increase their confidence around other dogs.
I can bring Tayka for a training session to help with socialising and demonstrating obedience and behaviour skills if we consider it to be beneficial for your dogs training. She may also accompany me for some of group walks occasionally.
Inka
Inka is our one year old German Shepherd. She is a wonderful, fun loving, gentle young dog that is extremely friendly to all dogs and people.
Inka can help your puppy to become comfortable and familiar with larger breed dogs in a calm and controlled environment; an option available to you should you wish.
Kat's Qualifications
I have worked my career as a nurse in A&E in fast moving and quickly changing environment. I have thoroughly enjoyed my work there. I have an enhanced DBS and safeguarding check continuously updated.
I have completed the National Dog Training Academy Dog Training Instructor Certificate programme.
I have also completed a Diploma in Dog Communication, Dog walking and Dog First Aid.
I am fully insured for dog training and dog walking. The safety of your dog is a paramount of importance to me, hence I only walk a very small group of dogs any one time.
Book 1 hour Free training session
For a free of charge training session and to get to know you and your dog, please don’t hesitate to contact me via WhatsApp, email or Facebook. I look forward to help you with your exciting journey with your puppy.
BRIGHT PUPPIES
Watford Herts and surrounding areas.
Contact me
Please contact Kat below
I aim to answer on the same day, however, sometimes it may take till the following day 🌺
