Which is the right class for my dog?
Very small to very large breeds are made welcome on our courses!
We are aware of the problems that stress can cause for dogs and people and therefore design our classes to be as stress-free as possible. All classes are based on modern, tried and tested reward-based methods. No choke-chains or any harsh handling of any kind will be permitted in our classes. Class sizes are kept small (usually 6 per class) and are on a first come, first served basis.
All dogs learn different things at different speeds, but regular practice is needed on the part of the owner in order for the dog to make progress.
Well behaved children are very welcome to the courses on the understanding that they will be under control at all times (for the sake of the other dogs and owners.)
Most of our classes are not suitable for dogs that bark at or are aggressive to other dogs or people. We would normally recommend a behavioural course for dogs that do have some problems moving onto a Social Class. If the problems are mild however, and do not involve barking or aggression, and it is more that the dog is very distracted in a class, private lessons are sometimes appropriate. If you are unsure, please ask for a free assessment before booking onto a course.
There are three levels of courses, and most dogs will start with a level 1 course. After passing a level 1 course all dogs will be welcome to move onto a level 2 course. We recognise that some dogs receive their basic training elsewhere, and do not need to repeat level 1. Therefore we ask that owners have a good understanding of reward-based training, and their dog has a good sit, down, recall, and ability to walk on a loose lead without pulling. If this is the case, owners are welcome to book onto any level 2 course, but are asked to book onto a talk night which will cover various things that are important and are unlikely to have been taught elsewhere. If necessary owners are welcome to book one or two private lessons to catch up on any specific areas that have been missed.
Extras
We used to offer Foundation Packs that were in addition to the course of training classes. We have now built part of the Foundation pack into our Adult Beginner and Puppy courses and the books are optional extras -
Books...
For puppies - 'The Fast Track Puppy Survival Kit' - £3 We recommend that you buy this BEFORE you collect your puppy!
For Older Dogs - 'Can't Pull, Won't Pull' - £5.50
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