Our picks for training a new puppy
5 picks, updated 17 September 2026
A puppy training kit is a small pile of things that make short, happy sessions easy, and the learning happens in those few minutes at a time. Reward the right thing the moment it happens and a puppy picks it up fast.
These five cover the early basics. Marking and rewarding good behaviour comes first, house training runs alongside it, and a long line and whistle start the recall you will lean on for years.
Our picks
- 1
Diyife
Training Clickers, two pack
Why we picked it
A clicker marks the exact moment a dog gets something right, which is quicker and more consistent than a voice. These have a big button with a clear sound and a matte anti-skid body. An elastic wrist strap keeps the clicker on your hand while you reach for a treat. Two come in the pack, so one can live in the treat pouch and one by the back door.
- Type
- Clicker
- Best for
- Reward-based training at home
- Price band
- £
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- 2
Wellness CORE
Training Treats, Lamb and Apple, 170g
Why we picked it
Training treats want to be soft and small enough to hand over many times in one session. Wellness CORE list fresh meat as the main ingredient, and the flower shape breaks easily into smaller pieces. They are grain-free and free from gluten, soy, dairy and eggs, which suits a dog with a sensitive stomach.
- Type
- Training treats
- Best for
- Soft rewards in long sessions
- Price band
- £
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- 3
Petsentials
Puppy Training Pads, 58x58cm, 105 pack
Why we picked it
Pads are the bridge to going outside, and they keep the floor dry through the first weeks with a puppy or with an older dog who cannot always wait. These measure 58 by 58 centimetres with five absorbent layers and a waterproof backing. A light scent draws a puppy to the right spot, and 105 in a box lasts through the early weeks.
- Type
- Training pads
- Best for
- House training a new puppy
- Price band
- £
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- 4
Dog & Field
Long Line, 10 metres
Why we picked it
A long line gives a dog freedom you can still take back, which is what recall training runs on. This one is soft nylon rope with a heavy duty trigger clip, and it shortens to five metres for tighter ground. Dog & Field make it in one length for any size of dog, and it suits an open field or a beach.
- Type
- Long line
- Best for
- Recall practice in open ground
- Price band
- ££
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- 5
ACME
210.5 Whistle
Why we picked it
A whistle sounds the same whoever blows it, which is what recall conditioning asks for. ACME tune the 210.5 Classic to 6200Hz and say it gives the same pitch blown hard or softly. The pealess body holds its note in cold and rain, and the lanyard keeps it to hand. It is the established choice for spaniels and works with any breed.
- Type
- Whistle
- Best for
- Recall training in the field
- Price band
- £
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Side by side
| # | Pick | Type | Best for | Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diyife Training Clickers, two pack | Clicker | Reward-based training at home | £ |
| 2 | Wellness CORE Training Treats, Lamb and Apple, 170g | Training treats | Soft rewards in long sessions | £ |
| 3 | Petsentials Puppy Training Pads, 58x58cm, 105 pack | Training pads | House training a new puppy | £ |
| 4 | Dog & Field Long Line, 10 metres | Long line | Recall practice in open ground | ££ |
| 5 | ACME 210.5 Whistle | Whistle | Recall training in the field | £ |
Questions people ask
When should I start puppy training?
From the day they come home, in sessions of a few minutes. Their name, sit and coming when called are the first things worth teaching, alongside toilet training. Keep each session short and finish while your puppy is still keen.
Do I need a dog clicker?
A clicker gives you a sharp sound that is identical every time, which makes consistency easy. A short word such as yes does the same job, and many owners run both, using the clicker for new tricks and the word for everyday manners.
How many training treats is too many?
Treats used in training are part of the day's food, so keep the pieces small and take a little out of the bowl on a busy training day. Soft treats that break up let one piece cover several rewards.