Within our class structure we are offering the chance for you and your dog to earn the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Good Companion Awards. These awards encourage you to become a good companion to your dog, and they to you. Assessed over the 6 week course period, each award is attainable, if you do your homework!
Working on basic skills such as walking on a loose lead, coming back when called and greeting people calmly, we will support you every step of the way. Our classes also include socialisation and habituation for puppies, continued support for teenage dogs and even older canine companions who just enjoy learning new things.
You are very welcome to come and watch a class without your dog before enrolling, please let us know if you would like to do this.
Puppy Award
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Tuesday 7-8pm​
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Our classes are designed to help you build the best possible relationship with your puppy and enable you to support them in becoming a well mannered member of your family. During this 6 week course we will work on exercises that will allow you to achieve your APDT Good Companion Puppy Level Award. You can find out more here https://www.apdt.co.uk/good-companion-awards
We only use training methods that are kind, fair and effective, we will not scare or hurt your puppy in the name of training. PLEASE give us a call as soon as you get your puppy - or before! The early weeks of your puppy's life are vitally important in establishing the right foundation so if you miss the start date for a new intake please still call us to discuss options.
Reactive Beginners
Not currently running but contact us for waiting list.
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Small group sessions for dogs that need additional space and support to work in a group environment. These sessions are intended to give owners the skills to manage dogs that may react inappropriately to other dogs or people on walks.
Foundation Award
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Tuesday 8-9pm
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This class is designed for dogs that are new to our classes. From the ages of 6 months upwards. We will help you build (or rebuild!) your relationship with your dog and work on exercises to achieve the APDT Foundation Award. https://www.apdt.co.uk/good-companion-awards
All dogs need a safe space to learn in and we provide a supportive environment for you and them. Each session is informative, fun and interactive, and will help you develop your dogs skills and enable them to listen to you in different environments.
Intermediate/Advanced - Intake from our Improver Award class only
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Build and strengthen core skills while exploring fun new activities and skills for your dog. Our Intermediate and Advanced clients enjoy trying out tricks, scent work and other activities, generalising and proofing their core self-control and response skills and generally having a good time with their owners!
Improver Award
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Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm​
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This level is for all dog and owner teams who have achieved a Puppy or Foundation Award. It builds and develops the skills learned in the previous levels and consolidates all those lessons.
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We continue to build on the foundations to increase your dogs reliability and performance with increasing distractions to give you the essential tools for the real world - a reliable recall, a solid stay and a rock-steady relationship with your dog! We introduce different activities for you and your dog to enjoy together.
One to One Sessions
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If you are unsure whether a group environment will be right for your dog, if you have a new rescue dog or puppy and would like to work on lifeskills before joining class, or if you have specific training needs for your dog that you would like to address, contact us about one to one training.
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An initial 121 is £80 for 1.5 hours, thereafter sessions are £60 for an hour.​