Cornwall BranchPuppy Pre-School
Give your puppy the best start. Build essential social skills, learn good manners, and set the foundation for a happy, well-behaved companion.
Choose Your Course
Both courses cover essential puppy skills — pick the format that suits you best.
What Your Puppy Will Learn
Core skills covered in both courses — the 5-week option gives more time to practise and consolidate.
Why Train With RSPCA Cornwall?
Our team works hands-on every day with rescue dogs of all ages and temperaments. This gives us unique expertise in positive, force-free training methods that really work.
Training With Purpose
Every penny funds our rescue work — helping vulnerable animals across Cornwall find loving homes.
Quick Questions
Puppies must be under 6 months old at the start of the course and have had their first vaccinations. All breeds welcome!
Flat collar or harness with lead, small tasty treats, a favourite toy, poo bags, and a blanket for settling.
Absolutely! Our trainers are experienced at helping shy pups build confidence at their own pace. Small class sizes mean no one gets overwhelmed.
Outdoors at our Rehoming Centre in St Columb in secure, enclosed paddocks — whatever the weather!
If you miss a session, we will email you the material covered that week so you can practise at home. If it was not the final session, your trainer will also spend 10 to 15 minutes at the next class helping you catch up. We are unable to offer refunds or discounts for missed sessions, as we cannot fill your place for just one week. If you know in advance that your schedule is tight, our 3-week courses may be a better fit. If a session is ever cancelled due to an issue on our end, we will always arrange a replacement.
Book Your Puppy's Place
Choose your preferred start date. Limited spaces per class.
🐾 Classes fill quickly! Can't find a spot? Join our waiting list and we'll notify you first.
What Comes After Pre-School?
Graduation isn't the end! Keep your puppy's learning going with our follow-on options.