A KENNEL CLUB LISTED DOG TRAINING GROUP
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KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME AWARDS
....PUPPY FOUNDATION....BRONZE....SILVER....GOLD....
(see Kennel Club link for more information and a description of each level)
*You can start classes at any time - we don't run courses that begin on specific dates -
dogs work at their own pace and can move up a level when they are ready.
*We are always pleased for people to 'pop in' to see us when looking for somewhere to train
their dogs.
Wherever you are interested in going to it is always a good idea to go
to watch a training
session and meet the trainers before you make a
decision to enrol for a course of lessons.
*If you are thinking of getting a puppy - or dog of any age - and would like the opportunity to
'talk-over' what may be suitable breeds for your situation, and preferences, then please ring
for an informal chat. 01706 226318
All breeds have their inherent characteristics which can be a good guide to their suitability for
a particular lifestyle. i.e. Just because a dog is small does not mean it will be happy with a
small amount of exercise. Etc.
We provide training for the following:-
PUPPIES -
where puppies learn good manners, to be sociable with people and other dogs, to recall well, concentrate on their handlers and be calm and
sensible. Yes, that is possible for pups!!! The Puppy Foundation Award
is available for this group.
JUNIORS/BEGINNERS - for
older puppies and beginner dogs where they can develop more advanced
skills. The Bronze Level is available for these dogs.
ADVANCED - for dogs that have learned many of the required basic skills. The Silver and Gold Levels are available for dogs in this group.
SPECIAL - for dogs that have problems with other dogs or people.
Individual attention may be needed initially and a gradual introduction to other dogs or people. When dogs are ready they can move into one of the group classes.
We also offer the following:-
CLICKER TRAINING - recommended
as an excellent way to teach skills quickly and effectively for dogs of all ages. Pups learn so quickly and older dogs, previously trained in more traditional ways, become so very interested in learning new skills. For
people who wish to do so, clicker training can be learned in any class
or
alternatively a designated class is possible if enough people wish to
learn this superb training technique. For people interested in competitive obedience, heelwork to music or any other dog sport where a high level of skill is required this really is a must to achieve the accuracy necessary to do well.
ONE TO ONE - for dogs with specific problems that cannot be solved in a class situation. Some circumstances may require a home visit. On Thursday mornings time can be made available, by arrangement, for individual lessons in the training room. Many difficult dogs are able to go into a group class after a few weeks of special training but, for those who can't we teach people more management techniques that make life so much better for all concerned. Speaking from experience - this generally requires a good deal of effort on the part of the owners but it is well worth the trouble.
For information regarding class times, fees, etc., please contact Aldyth
01706 226318 or pennywisp@gmail.com (see Home page).