Puppy Daycare · Cobham, Surrey

Puppy Daycare and Puppy School in Cobham

Socialisation, training, habituation and woodland adventure, woven into every single day.

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5 ★LICENCELicensed and rated 5 stars by Elmbridge CouncilLN/201800994
Since 2011Family-run on one site in Cobham

About puppy school

Puppy-focused and gently socialised

Puppy School at Duncan's Dog Co. is daycare. The same collection times, the same woodland, the same familiar team. What changes is the structure: more rest, gentler introductions, and a pace that matches each puppy's development rather than the group's energy.

Puppies are not kept separate from adult dogs. Calm, well-socialised adults are a deliberate part of the day. They model good manners, demonstrate how to interact in a group, and help puppies feel settled. Eleanor, our puppy specialist, oversees the programme. She holds dog behaviour qualifications and knows every pup by name, temperament and tell.

Everything we do is focused on building confidence, positive associations with new dogs and people, and the calm, happy temperament that makes for a great adult dog.

★Accepting puppies from 12 weeks old
Puppy exploring the woodland at Duncan's Dog Co.

Built into every day

Built for where they are

Not a course. Not a programme. Just consistent, expert care woven into each puppy day from the start.

Two puppies together on the grass

Socialisation

Positive, consensual interactions with puppies and suitable adult dogs, learning to read cues, play safely and build confidence with good role models.

Learning patience, which is harder than it looks.

Training

Reward-based methods, good manners, recall foundations and calm handling built naturally into the day.

Finding out that new places are nothing to worry about.

Habituation

Gradual exposure to new sights, sounds and experiences so puppies build confidence without overwhelm.

Coming to the hand, the start of a reliable recall.

Recall & independence

Off-lead confidence, safe woodland recall and learning to self-regulate with guidance from the team.

A cavapoo puppy settled among the ferns

Routine & structure

A consistent rhythm helps puppies understand expectations and settle faster with the same calm approach.

A cocker spaniel puppy in a red jumper carrying a stick

Progress & support

Regular updates, honest guidance and help with questions about behaviour, training and settling at home.

Common questions

Puppy School FAQs

Here are the questions families ask us most often.

Still got a question? Call 07731 798 899, WhatsApp us or email info@duncansdogco.com.

How old does my puppy need to be?

We accept puppies from 12 weeks old, once they have finished their primary vaccinations and at least two weeks have passed since the last one, with your vet's OK to socialise with other dogs. Work out your puppy's start date.

Is Puppy School different to regular daycare?

It is daycare. Same collection and drop-off times, same woodland, same familiar team. The difference is structure: puppies have a gentler pace, more built-in rest, and introductions matched to where they are developmentally. They are not kept entirely separate from adult dogs. Calm, well-socialised adults play an important role: they model good manners and help puppies understand how to behave in a group. Think of them as the matriarchs of the pack. It is all closely supervised and completely safe.

Who leads the puppy programme?

Eleanor is our puppy specialist. She holds dog behaviour qualifications and genuinely lives and breathes puppy development. She knows every pup's personality and has a rare ability to read early signals before they become problems. Meet Eleanor on our team page.

Do you offer door-to-door collection for Puppy School?

Yes, collection and drop-off is included for Puppy School just as it is for regular daycare.

When does Puppy School transition to full daycare?

There is no fixed age. It depends on your puppy's development, confidence and readiness.

Puppy exploring the woodland at Duncan's Dog Co.

Ready for Puppy School?

Book a puppy introduction

Spaces are limited. Tell us your puppy's age and we'll call you within 24 hours about their first day.

Or call us on 07731 798 899