Puppy & Dog Training Classes in Bedford
Fun, friendly and professional reward-based training for puppies and dogs of all ages.
At The Canine Hub in Oakley, near Bedford, we offer small, supportive group classes to help you and your dog develop confidence, focus and practical everyday skills.
Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, navigating adolescence or looking to continue your dog’s training, our four-level training pathway offers opportunities to learn, progress and have fun together.
Not sure which class is right for your dog? We’re here to help you choose the best starting point.
Class Pathway
LEVEL 1
Pup St🌟rters
Give your puppy the best possible start!
Welcoming a new puppy is exciting, but biting, jumping up, toileting accidents and difficulty settling can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Our friendly, reward-based puppy training course helps you understand your puppy, build confidence and develop essential everyday skills together.
Suitable for puppies aged 8–20 weeks at the start of the course.
Your £120 course includes:
- 🐾 6 weeks of practical puppy training in a small, supportive group.
- 🎥 Access to our online puppy training course, with videos and guidance to support your training at home.
- 🐶 6 Social Club sessions included, giving you additional opportunities to attend and enjoy activities with your puppy.
- ⭐ Friendly guidance and support to help you and your puppy develop confidence and good foundations.
£120 for the complete six-week course (including VAT).
Find out more about Pup St🌟rters – discover what your puppy will learn and what’s included in the six-week course.
🐾 Thinking of Getting a Puppy?
Not quite ready to book a class?
Explore our free puppy guide and printable checklists to help you choose the right puppy and prepare for their arrival.
LEVEL 2
Rising Stars
Building confidence, focus and everyday skills!
Is your dog entering adolescence, finding distractions increasingly exciting, or ready to build on their foundation training?
Our friendly, reward-based Rising Stars course helps you strengthen everyday skills and develop your dog’s confidence, focus and reliability in real-life situations.
Who is Rising Stars for?
Ideal for dogs progressing from Pup Starters, adolescents and older dogs who would benefit from developing their foundation skills in a supportive group environment.
Over six weeks, we’ll work on:
- 🐾 Loose-lead walking and engagement with their handler.
- ⭐ Developing recall around distractions.
- 🐶 Focus, impulse control and calm behaviours.
- 🎯 Building confidence and strengthening everyday skills.
- 💜 Learning to work together as a team.
All taught using positive, reward-based methods, with practical exercises you can continue at home.
Six-week course prices (including VAT):
- Courses starting in 2026: £100
- Courses starting from January 2027: £120
LEVEL 3
Shooting Stars
Taking everyday training to the next level!
You’ve built some great foundations with your dog — now it’s time to put those skills to the test!
Shooting Stars builds on your dog’s existing training, helping you develop greater focus, confidence and reliability as distractions and challenges increase.
Who is Shooting Stars for?
Ideal for dogs progressing from Rising Stars, or those who already have good foundation skills and are ready for more challenging exercises.
What will we work on?
- Improving recall and loose-lead walking with distractions.
- Developing focus, self-control and engagement.
- Practising everyday skills in more challenging situations.
- Building confidence, problem-solving and teamwork.
- Enjoying new training exercises, games and challenges.
Our friendly, reward-based sessions help you and your dog continue progressing while making training enjoyable.
Flexible ways to join:
- Pay as you go: £18 per session (including VAT).
- Pet Membership: Use your monthly membership minutes towards Shooting Stars sessions.
LEVEL 4
Hub Stars Club
Keep learning, playing and growing together!
Finished a training course but don’t want the fun to stop?
Hub Stars Club is our ongoing, reward-based training club, offering a fresh mix of activities to keep you and your dog learning, thinking and working together.
Who is Hub Stars Club for?
Ideal for dogs who have developed some foundation skills and are ready to enjoy a variety of training activities, whether progressing through our training pathway or simply looking for something different.
What can you expect?
- 🐾 Fun training games and challenges.
- ⭐ Tricks and new skills to keep your dog mentally engaged.
- 🎯 Confidence-building and problem-solving activities.
- 🐶 Focus, self-control and teamwork.
- 💜 Something different to work on, with plenty of opportunities to learn together.
With varied activities and a friendly, supportive atmosphere, Hub Stars Club makes it easy to keep training part of your dog’s life.
Flexible ways to join:
- Pay as you go: £18 per session (including VAT).
- Pet Membership: Use your monthly membership minutes towards Hub Stars Club sessions. Memberships start from £45 per month.
📍 Where We Train
Our group training classes take place at:
The Canine Hub Training Field, Oakley, Bedford – MK43 7RZ
Our main training venue offers a spacious outdoor training field alongside a dedicated 8m × 12m covered indoor training area.
This gives us greater flexibility to adapt training sessions to different weather conditions while providing a comfortable, practical environment for dogs and their owners.
Acorn House Veterinary Hospital, Bedford
Selected Pup Starters courses take place here on Monday evenings.
Your booking confirmation will provide the venue details for your chosen class.
📅 Ready to Join Us?
Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or continuing your dog’s training, we’d love to welcome you to The Canine Hub.
Browse our online booking system to see upcoming course dates and available sessions.
Spaces are limited to keep our classes small and supportive, so early booking is recommended.
Not sure which class is right for your dog? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose.