Focus Dog Behaviour and Training

Focus Dog Behaviour and Training Pippa is an experienced training professional based in Shipley and serves surrounding areas.

Dog and Puppy training from an ABTC registered instructor, Predation Substitute Instructor, Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor and Gold Level Scent Detection Instructor.

02/02/2026

Is this just a Jug thing?

The Café Challenge is starting tomorrow!This is running inside my private, invite-only client Facebook group.Want access...
25/01/2026

The Café Challenge is starting tomorrow!
This is running inside my private, invite-only client Facebook group.
Want access to training support like this? Take a look at my upcoming classes:
www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk

Hi folks,Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting new ones i...
01/01/2026

Hi folks,

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

I’m looking forward to seeing many familiar faces and meeting new ones in the year ahead.

I’m very excited for 2026 as I’m currently working on some new courses to launch. As always, they’re super practical and focused on what you actually need help with.

See you in 2026!

Pippa x

🎄Focus Dog Behaviour and Training is Full Of Christmas Cheer!We’re heading into December with a full month of training i...
01/12/2025

🎄Focus Dog Behaviour and Training is Full Of Christmas Cheer!

We’re heading into December with a full month of training in Cottingley, supporting puppies and dogs across Shipley, Bingley, Baildon and Bradford.

📅 Wednesdays — Adolescent & Adult Beginners
Every dog deserves great training, and it’s never too late to start.

📅 Thursdays — Puppy Training Course (Core 4 Programme)
An intensive, four-week programme that targets the key skills that transform life with your puppy.
(If you’re searching for puppy class near me, this is the one to join!)

📅 Saturdays — Beyond Your Home & Beyond Beginners
🎄 Beyond Your Home (coached walks): outdoor training to build solid behaviour around real-life distractions.
🎁 Beyond Beginners: obedience, scentwork and loose lead development for those ready to progress.
🎄 Puppy Potter (coached walks): Guided puppy socialisation - get your walks off to the best possible start!

You can book here:
👉 https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/book-a-class

Light up your training this November!Whether you’re perfecting your loose lead skills, getting back to basics, or starti...
01/11/2025

Light up your training this November!

Whether you’re perfecting your loose lead skills, getting back to basics, or starting fresh with a new puppy, there’s something for every stage this month at Focus Dog Behaviour and Training.

Wednesdays: Loose Lead Walking Course
Thursdays: Puppy Training Course (Core 4 Programme)
Saturdays: Beyond Your Home coached walks & Beyond Beginners (obedience, scentwork and loose lead)

Classes in Cottingley — serving Shipley, Bingley, Baildon & Bradford.
Book here: https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/book-a-class

✨ Firework tip: Walk earlier in the day and create a calm indoor space to help your dog feel safe.

As the nights draw in, the world looks and sounds very different to your pup.Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas visitor...
04/10/2025

As the nights draw in, the world looks and sounds very different to your pup.
Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas visitors, parties, and dark walks all bring new experiences - sometimes exciting, sometimes overwhelming.
Now’s the perfect time to start preparing.
✨ Introduce new sounds gradually - fireworks, doorbells, crowds. The hiss and swirl sound of wet tyres on the road, can also be frightening for some puppies.
✨ Your pup might be feeling the cold and dislike the rain - introduce a fleece or jumper using the same gradual method you've used for their collar or harness.
✨ Create distance at first around bright lights and moving cars at night. Watch and be responsive to your pups body language.
✨ Build confidence with short, positive outings in different lighting conditions.
✨ Work on settling while there’s background noise or movement around.
✨ Plan ahead and start working towards what you’d like your pup to do during family gatherings - whether that’s resting calmly on a mat, greeting politely, or relaxing in another room.
A little preparation now means less stress later.

Pippa x

Well done Puppy Class! Every single pup absolutely smashed loose lead walking tonight, so much so we went on to some ad...
02/10/2025

Well done Puppy Class!
Every single pup absolutely smashed loose lead walking tonight, so much so we went on to some advanced work!

Loose lead walking can be tricky, but these pups (and their people!) made it look easy. I'm so pleased for you all :)

Pippa x

👻🎃 October training is here!If you’ve got a brand-new puppy, a lively teenager, or an adult dog who needs a refresh, we’...
01/10/2025

👻🎃 October training is here!

If you’ve got a brand-new puppy, a lively teenager, or an adult dog who needs a refresh, we’ve got a class for you this month at Focus Dog Behaviour and Training.

✨ What’s on:
Wednesdays – Teen & Adult Beginners Course
Thursdays – Puppy Training Class (Core 4 Programme)
Saturdays – Beyond Your Home (coached walks) & Beyond Beginners (obedience, scentwork and loose lead)

Classes in Cottingley, serving Shipley, Bingley, Baildon & Bradford.
🍂 Cooler weather = bouncier dogs = the perfect time to train!

👉 Book here: https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/book-a-class

Pre-Vaccination Support For New Arrivals Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — but those first few weeks can feel over...
28/09/2025

Pre-Vaccination Support For New Arrivals

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting — but those first few weeks can feel overwhelming. Toilet training, play biting, sleepless nights, and a puppy who doesn’t like being alone.

That’s where my Pre-Vac Puppy Sessions come in. One-to-one guidance in your own home, plus access to a video library so you can revisit the advice whenever you need it.

✨ Settle your puppy with confidence
✨ Build strong foundations for future training
✨ Prevent problems before they start

Don’t struggle alone

👉 Book your New Arrivals session today and give your puppy the best start:
https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/pre-vaccination-support

Yay me :)
24/09/2025

Yay me :)

Autumn’s On Its Way…The days are getting cooler, the evenings shorter. It’s the perfect time to put your dog’s extra en...
01/09/2025

Autumn’s On Its Way…
The days are getting cooler, the evenings shorter. It’s the perfect time to put your dog’s extra energy into training.

Tackle pulling on the lead before the snow and ice arrive with my 4-week Loose Lead Walking Course.

Whether you’re starting fresh with a puppy, building on your foundations, or wanting more enjoyable walks, there’s a class this September to keep you on track:

✅ Puppy Training Courses
✅ Beyond Beginners - advancing skills, scentwork and loose lead.
✅ Beyond Your Home - coached walks
✅ Loose Lead Walking Course

Held in Cottingley – serving Shipley, Bingley, Baildon & Bradford.
🍂 Book now: https://www.focusdogbehaviour.co.uk/book-a-class

Address

Nab Wood Crescent
Bradford
BD184HX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447535152877

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