Our Standard classes run in six week courses. Class size varies depending on the class with the average being five to six to one trainer or ten to two trainers. Small specialized classes or 1-2-1 on Behaviour or Training available.
For more information on class fees and courses please go to Contact us page - send an email or call to discuss which class you are interested in.
TERM DATES 2012, the centre is Closed during half term dates listed below. These may be subject to change so please check back regularly.
Feb: Mon 20th to Mon 27th Feb
Apri: Mon 09th to Mon 16th April
May: Mon 28th to Mon 04th June
Jul: Mon 16th to Mon 30th July (two week break)
Saturday Workshops
Focus and Recall
Rally
Scentwork
Agility
Good Citizen
If you are interested in the Saturday workshops please send an email to us and we will send you further details.
Puppy Classes
Age from around 11 weeks and after all inoculations are completed and your Vet is happy for your puppy to start classes. Kennel Club Puppy foundation - all the basic lead work and obedience work along with off lead work & controlled play. Emphasis is also put on correct socialization and behaviour, with information sheets on all the exercises.
Follow on classes of Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze, Silver & Gold, teamed with Follow on Foundation Training mainly off lead work. The assessment at the end of each course is optional.
1-2-1 and small group (three dogs max) Sessions are available for those that wish to work on specific areas of training or behaviour problems. Please contact Julia for details on this.
Adult dogs or Rescue dogs
With adult or rescue dogs that have missed basic training; we advise to start with a 1-2-1 which takes approximately one hour in which we go through with you the main areas you would like us to help you and your dog with. This allows us to assess your dogs suitability for class and for what level and type of class your dog should enter.
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Health & Safety in the Training Arena
These guidelines are for you and your dog’s safety, some dogs may find training classes to be initially a little stressful, others find it all too much and can become very excited. The trainers will help you and your dog to overcome any potential problems but it will help keep everyone safe if you follow the guidelines below.
• Please wear suitable flat shoes or boots when working with your dog in the training arena and remember you will need poo bags, dog food treats and a toy, a flat collar and lead (not a flexi-lead or slip lead).
• Please avoid throwing balls or other dog toys to your dog in the training arena unless asked to do so by your trainer.
• Please do not let your dog off the lead at any time unless asked to do so by your trainer.
• Please do not let your dog engage in play with the other dogs in the arena unless under guidance from the trainer.
• We welcome children but they must be accompanied by their parents or guardian and under their supervision at all times and this should not be the same person who is handling the dog during the class. Please remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that children do not run around the arena during training periods, nor should they attempt to stroke or play with another handler’s dog.
• Please do not leave your dog unattended, if you have to leave the arena please ask the trainer to look after your dog until your return.
• If you feel ill or are injured please let the trainer know and they will take you to a rest area – there are Human and Canine First Aid Kits available.
It is the owner or handler of the dog responsibility to ensure their dog is on lead (except when asked to remove the lead by the trainer) and under their control at all times. We accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage caused by poor supervision.