I think it is extremely important that owners are able to control their dogs in public, as there is a lot of negative publicity surrounding dog ownership at the moment.

A well mannered and sociable dog is a pleasure to own and I think that attending training classes can go a long way to achieving this.

I do not aim to train your dog for you, after all it’s your dog and needs to do what you ask of it!

I aim to train owners, with methods and techniques that suit them and their dog, which will enable them to train their dog and get what they require from it.

 

I hold 2 classes on a Wednesday evening:

 

1) Puppy/Beginners

 

This first class teaches the foundation exercises needed for a well behaved pet. Your dog will learn -

* Walking on the lead (without pulling) and ignoring distractions

* Short sit stay

* Short down stay

* Recall to the front of handler

* Off lead fun recall

* Handling for health examination and grooming

* Good manners around food and toys

 

I also discuss and offer advice on other important aspects of owning and caring for a dog, such as legal identification, leads,collars, diet, neutering and exercise.

 

2) Intermediate and Advanced

 

This class builds on the foundation training and teaches your dog more advanced exercises such as

* Recall to handlers side

* Off lead walking under control

* Send away (going to a bed)

* Instant stop on command

* Longer sit and down stays

* Good manners in and around the car