Excellence for Puppies – Learning Through Play

The Most Important Stage of Your Dog's Life

Puppyhood is a short but critical window. The experiences your puppy has now will shape their confidence, behaviour, and happiness for life. At Eddie's Doggy Daycare, we've designed our Puppy Academy to give young dogs the very best start — blending structured play, safe socialisation, and gentle training in a fun, loving environment.

Our SMART READY Approach

We use our SMART READY framework to guide every pup's development:

Socialisation

Positive introductions to dogs, people, and the wider world.

Monitoring

Constant observation of behaviour, confidence, and needs.

Attention

Dedicated carers providing one-to-one reassurance and support.

Routine

Balanced days of play, learning, and rest for healthy habits.

Training

Foundations in good manners, recall, and confidence-building skills.

Safe Socialisation

Puppies need safe, positive experiences to build confidence. At Eddie's, we create these moments through:

  • A dedicated puppy play area designed just for young dogs

  • Guided introductions to new sights, sounds, and surfaces

  • Carefully managed playgroups to help pups interact happily with others

  • Step-by-step confidence building so your puppy always feels secure

Monitoring & Two-Way Communication

Every puppy is supervised by a dedicated handler who closely observes their progress throughout the day.

  • We provide feedback to owners so training at home and daycare work hand in hand

  • If your pup is attending evening classes, we align with your trainer's approach, reinforcing good behaviours consistently

Attention & Care

Puppies need that extra focus during their early stages.

  • Our buddy carer system ensures every puppy gets personal attention

  • Shy pups receive extra reassurance

  • High-energy pups are guided into positive play channels

Routine & Rest

Structure builds confidence. Puppies at Eddie's enjoy a clear daily rhythm:

  • Morning play & enrichment activities

  • Midday naps in cosy, heated rest areas with calming music

  • Afternoon games and confidence-building activities

This balance helps your puppy grow into a calm, well-adjusted adult dog.

Positive Training Foundations

Our team uses positive reinforcement — rewarding the good, ignoring the naughty — to build lasting habits.

  • Practising polite greetings

  • Lead and recall basics

  • Confidence-building games and enrichment activities

These early lessons make life easier at home and in the wider world.

Why Choose Eddie's Puppy Academy?

  • Safe, age-appropriate play areas

  • Fully trained carers (QFQUAL regulated, accredited in canine first aid)

  • Daily enrichment: puzzles, scent trails, agility-style activities

  • Gentle buddy system for support and introductions

  • Regular updates and photos to keep you connected

Give Your Puppy the Best Start

With Eddie's Excellence for Puppies, your dog doesn't just burn off energy — they grow into a confident, sociable, well-mannered companion for life.