Puppy and dog training classes

New puppy owners and dog owners who want structured training and a chance to socialise their dog.

Course fees paid up front (for example for a block of weeks), multiplied by the number of dogs per class and classes per week.

• Confident public speaking
• Managing groups of dogs and owners
• Reward-based training methods
• Organising bookings and payments

• Public liability insurance that covers group classes and the venue's requirements
• Venue hire terms, including rules on dogs, cleaning up and cancellations
• Check with your local council whether any licence or planning rules apply to regular classes on private land
• Income can dip in bad weather or holiday periods, so plan for quieter weeks

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on venue hire, your training equipment, insurance and how you promote your classes. Check venue hire terms before you commit to a regular slot.

Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on class sizes, how many courses you run and your fees. Income can dip in bad weather or holiday periods, so plan for quieter weeks.

Things to check: public liability insurance that covers group classes and meets the venue's requirements; venue hire terms on dogs, cleaning up and cancellations; and whether your council requires any licence or planning permission for regular classes on private land.