A PUPPY training school took centre stage when it was filmed for a national television show.

Janet’s Puppy Skool, based in Haydon Wick, was selected to join filming for new BBC show Street Auction, hosted by Paul Martin of Flog It! fame.

The seven-strong dog squad, featuring two Labradors, a Collie, Cavapoo, Portuguese Podengo, and a pair of Lhasa Apsos took part in the demonstration during a pop-up auction held in Tryon Close, Liden.

Perfect pooches showcased training for the different ages of puppies and dogs, including proper etiquette when meeting canine companions and agility training.

The spectacular came with a range of props including mini hurdles for the puppies to jump over and tiny toadstools which all the dogs placed a paw on for the grand finale.

Puppy Skool founder Janet Garrett said it was an honour to feature on the primetime show.

“I was approached after the Haydon Wick dog show and I couldn’t believe it when they said the BBC wanted to feature us on the show.

“We featured on a line-up with dancers and some Shakespeare so we brought something unusual and fun to the show.”

Janet said the furry friends managed to shake off any stage fright when they stepped into the limelight.

“It was amazing, literally everywhere you looked were cameras. It was unlike anything I had ever done before.

“I think the owners were more scared than the dogs. I was really proud of all of them because they demonstrated beautifully. It was brilliant to see the dogs of all ages greeting each other without jumping all over each other and being very polite and respectful.

“They also showed how they can get a toy out of the basket and return it afterwards.

“Paul Martin seemed really nice too, very natural and a genuine dog-lover so it was good to meet him.

Janet said her class members are thrilled about the prospect of seeing themselves on TV.

“It would be very exciting to see ourselves on TV so we have everything crossed that we make it to the final show,” she said.

Janet’s Puppy Skool sees more than 150 dogs every week and has classes from puppy playschool to advanced training for senior citizens.

Janet, who owns three Bouvier des Flandres herding dogs, said any breed of dog can be trained as long as it is tailored with their instincts in mind.

“Training dogs isn’t a one-size fits all approach, you have to consider the breed of the dog and what they will naturally do. But training from when they are a puppy ensures they have beautiful behaviour for many years to come.

“My dogs will get me a tissue when I sneeze and if I drop a pen they will pick it up for me.”