Puppy Foundations
Start your puppy training on the right paw!
Getting a new puppy is exciting but can also be hard work. Our Puppy Foundation classes give you all the information and tools you will need to navigate some common puppy-problems and start their training out in the right way. We focus on building a strong relationship with your pup from the beginning and creating a great foundation for future training.
These classes are suitable for puppies aged up to 18wks. You will receive a copy of my puppy training guide to assist you through the course and beyond.
How to book your place?
Complete the registration form below with information about you and your dog. We will then be in touch to book you in.
Price?
£72 per puppy
Next courses?
5th February 2025
19th March 2025
What will we work on?
- Focus around other dogs
- Building confidence
- Improving your dog-human relationship
Topics covered?
- Basic positions (sit, down etc)
- Introductions to equipment (lead, collar, harness etc)
- Socialisation
- Puppy biting
- Toilet training
- Recall foundations
- Loose-lead walking
- Jumping up
- Settle
- ...And more!
'Terrible' Teens
Want to give your dog essential 'life skills'?
So, your cute tiny puppy has turned into a terrible teen... Suddenly they're behaving like a hooligan and you're tearing your hair out trying to figure out what to do with them - sound familiar? This course focuses on the basics of dog training & aims to help you 'ride out the storm'. We'll share our top tips and insights to guide you through arguably the trickiest developmental stage in your dog's life.
These classes are open to young dogs aged up to 1 year old and are suitable for dogs with little/no previous training experience, or those who have already attended puppy classes. You will receive a copy of my training guide to assist you through the course and beyond.
How to book your place?
Complete the registration form below with information about you and your dog. We will then be in touch to book you in.
Price?
£72 per dog
Next courses?
March 2025
May 2025
What will we work on?
- Focus around other dogs and distractions
- Progressing previous training
- Improving your dog-human relationship
Topics covered?
- Basic positions
- Recall
- Loose-lead walking
- Leave it
- Jumping up
- Socialisation & appropriate interactions
- Canine body language
- Mental stimulation & enrichment
- Trick training
- ...And more!
Improvers
Spend more time with your dog & progress your training
These classes are great for those who enjoy the social aspect of training in a group and cover a range of topics. Our weekly Improvers classes now focus on working towards completion of The Dog Trainer School class levels 1 - 5. At the end of each 6-week block, you will have the option of taking the assessment and gaining your level certificate.
Who can attend?
Improvers classes are open to any dog who has:
- completed one of the foundation courses with us (puppy/teens)
- previously done 1-2-1 training with us (if suitable)
- previously done basic training elsewhere (if suitable)
How to book your place?
Complete the registration form below with information about you and your dog. We will then be in touch to book you in.
When can I join?
These classes run weekly on Tuesday evenings throughout the year as 6-week courses. Start on any course date and continue as long as you want.
Next courses?
4th February 2025
18th March 2025
22rd April 2025
What will we work on?
- Progressing exercises
- Perfecting handling techniques
- Continuing to work on focus around other dogs
Topics covered?
- Basic obedience (sit/down stays etc.)
- Recalls
- Loose-lead walking
- Body confidence
- Distance control
- Increasing the 3D's (distance, duration & distraction)
- Door/road manners
- Trick training
- Introducing scentwork
- Cooperative care
- ...And more!
Workshops
How's your dog's recall & loose-lead walking?
Not going to plan? Don't worry, you're not alone!
Join us for our summer workshops focusing on these top two biggest training issues. Get the best out of your dog and take a closer look at the other end of the lead too! We've got plenty of tricks up our sleeves to gain your dog's focus using positive reinforcement reward-based training. We'll teach you how to teach your dog the art of a great recall and fabulous loose-lead walking.
How to book your place?
Complete the registration form below with information about you and your dog. Once we've confirmed the dates for this year, we'll be in touch to book you in.
When?
Dates for 2025 coming soon...
What will we work on?
- Gaining your dog's focus
- Finding their motivation
- Learning easy training games to take home with you
- How to progress using the 3D's
