Puppy & Dog Training Classes
JANUARY CLASSES AVAILABLE SOON!
About The Training Courses
Our main goal is to teach you how to have a rewarding relationship with your dog. During our relaxed classes we train you to teach your dog life skills so your dog learns to be polite and well-mannered around adults, children and other dogs.
- Courses are either 6 or 8 weeks long and last an hour.
- We normally take 6 but occasionally a maximum of 8 dogs per class.
- Classes are suitable for both puppies and adult dogs as our method of training works well on dogs of any age.
- We use reward-based training and do not use harsh methods of any sort.
- We will not accept dogs wearing check / choke chains or slip leads. A flat buckle collar, harness or a head-collar are all fine.
- We do not allow dogs with aggression problems in our classes but do offer special sessions to help overcome these issues.
Training Levels
Beginner Class
Our entry level course that teaches your dog recall, loose lead walking, lie down, wait, how to stop jumping up behaviours, settle, leave, appropriate meeting of other dogs, handling skills plus advice on how to deal with chewing, mouthing, ‘home alone’ etc. Predominantly for puppies and young dogs, this level can be useful for rescue dogs whose previous training is unknown or for adolescents who need reminding of the basics.
Novice Class
This is our second level course and is suitable for dogs who have already had some training – ideally around other dogs. You do not need to have done a beginners course with us in order to join this level. We work on getting and keeping attention on owners in the presence of distractions, whether that’s other dogs moving around, food or toys being thrown etc. We also work on solid sit and down stay, recalls away from and past other dogs, distance control, recall over a jump (just for fun!) and the beginning of off lead walking.
Improver Class
For the enthusiast, this level continues to progress heelwork off lead, emergency stop, go to mat, using a buzzer, multi dog off lead work (recalls, stays etc) and stays with more difficult distractions such as owners going out of sight.
Advanced Class
Our elite level! We work on scent work, retrieving, tricks, directional work and generally having fun!
Location & Times
All classes are mainly held in the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG42 7NY or occasionally at Ryslip Kennels, Church Lane, Binfield RG42 5NL in an enclosed field. We do sometimes use other outdoor areas for our workshops.
Classes are held on Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings.
Dates and times are on the booking system.
Prices
All 6 Week courses are £145.00
All 8 Week courses are £195.00