Flexible and supportive pathways for puppy owners in Richmond upon Thames.
From choosing the right breed to building calm, confident foundations at home.
Guidance you can trust
Every booking includes digital handouts and WhatsApp support between sessions.
Whatever you’re finding tricky right now, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ll help you understand your puppy’s needs, build calm routines and teach the skills that make everyday life easier. With clear, personalised support, you’ll soon see your puppy growing into a relaxed, confident companion who’s a joy to live with.
Take Your Pick!
I offer four carefully designed Puppy Programmes, each created to support your family’s unique needs and goals.
Shy Puppy Programme:
Investment: £320
Four private 60 minute training sessions in your home/park, tailored to the routines, behaviours, and early challenges that matter most to your family.
Suits puppy parents who prefer one to one support, have missed the start of a class intake, or feel they or their puppy would benefit from learning in a quieter environment.
Puppy Foundations Programme:
Investment: £245
Perfect for owners wanting a confident start with both group learning and personalised support.
Group Puppy Classes (6-week course) in either Teddington or St. Margarets, Twickenham.
Bespoke 1-to-1 Foundation Training (1x 60 minute session).
Group Sociable Walk (1x space).
Access to exclusive resources and materials.
Support and guidance via WhatsApp in between sessions.
Puppy Support Programme:
Investment: £395
Ideal for families wanting deeper guidance, especially with children or early challenges.
Home Visit (before or soon after arrival).
Group Puppy Classes (6-week course) in either Teddington or St. Margarets, Twickenham.
Kids Interactive Safety Session.
Bespoke 1-to-1 Foundation Training (1x 60 minute sessions).
Group Sociable Walk (1x space).
Access to exclusive resources and materials.
Support and guidance via WhatsApp in between sessions.
Puppy Thrive Programme:
Investment: £495
Suits guardians who want a full, guided journey from preparation to confident adolescence.
Puppy Planning Zoom Consult.
Home Visit (before or soon after arrival).
Group Puppy Classes (6-week course) in either Teddington or St. Margarets, Twickenham.
Kids Interactive Safety Session.
Bespoke 1-to-1 Foundation Training (2× 60 minute sessions.
Group Sociable Walk (1x space).
Access to exclusive resources and materials.
Support and guidance via WhatsApp in between sessions.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and take the first step towards your perfect puppy.
Every dog and family is different. If you're not sure which programme is right for you, I'd love to hear a little about your puppy and how I can help.
“It was a game changer”
“Maeve did a wonderful session at our home with my three young children and our new 10-week-old working cocker spaniel puppy, Ralph…The goal was to help the kids understand dog behaviour and feel confident living with a lively, nippy pup. Before the session, they were scared — unsure how to stop him chasing their toes or getting overexcited. Maeve taught them how puppies communicate and showed simple techniques he understood…The difference has been fantastic — the kids now know what to do, and the whole household feels calmer and happier. I'd highly recommend the Maven Dogs Puppy Programme to any family with a new puppy.”
– Sofia, Twickenham
Personalised Puppy Training Programmes are perfect for:
New puppy owners who want clear, calm guidance from the very beginning — from first nights to first walks.
Families navigating the normal challenges of puppyhood, such as nipping, jumping up, toilet training, over‑excitement or settling in busy environments.
Owners who want support with early training skills like loose‑lead walking, recall, confidence building and focus around everyday distractions.
People who want a structured, welfare‑led programme to help their puppy grow into a relaxed, well‑mannered companion.
Does this sound like you?
Ready to get started?
Select Your Programme
Which programme resonates with you? Want to add or change something? No problem, schedule a free, no-obligation call and let me know what you would like.
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Focused Training Sessions & Socialisation
Benefit from group classes and bespoke personalised training. I’ll work closely with you and your puppy, guiding you through the training techniques and providing support every step of the way.
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Practice Makes Perfect
Implement the strategies learned consistently with your puppy. Enjoy seeing your puppy learn through trust and understanding.
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If you’re ready to feel supported from day one, I’m here to help you build a relaxed, confident start for your puppy. Book your free call to get started.
FAQs
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You can begin from the moment your puppy comes home. Early routines, calm handling and gentle guidance make a huge difference in those first days. My programmes help you feel confident right from the start, even before your puppy arrives.
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In my Puppy Programmes, I focus on gentle, reward‑based training that helps your puppy feel safe, confident and eager to learn. We build calm routines, teach early life skills and support healthy socialisation using positive reinforcement and welfare‑led methods. Everything is designed to make training enjoyable for both you and your puppy, laying the foundations for relaxed behaviour as they grow.
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Yes — preparation makes the transition smoother for both you and your puppy. I’ll guide you through what to expect, how to set up your home, and the simple routines that help your puppy feel safe and settled from day one. We’ll focus on the foundations that matter most: settling at home, calm routines, toilet training, early socialisation, confidence building and gentle first steps in training. Everything is tailored to your home, your lifestyle and your puppy’s temperament.
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Absolutely. Most owners join before issues appear because they want clarity, structure and support from day one. Early guidance helps prevent common challenges and sets your puppy up for calm, confident behaviour as they grow.
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Absolutely! Our 1:1 training sessions involve you, the owner, as an active participant. I believe in empowering dog owners to be involved in the training process, as it strengthens the bond between you and your puppy and promotes consistent communication.