Group Training Classes
WHICH TYPE OF TRAINING IS BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG?
I have courses for dogs of all abilities and age. They are also designed for the whole family, and we encourage everyone to join in during the lessons. Training can begin at any age and the sooner the socialisation process starts the better.
Classes should be fun, both for you and your dog, as well as reinforcing relationships and socialising your dog under controlled, safe conditions. You decide how far you want to go with your pet, with the option to work towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Awards in most of the classes.
I want you and your pet to have the best possible experience in our classes, so need to make sure that the group sessions in a hall environment are appropriate for you. If your dog is nervous, barks at people or other dogs, has bitten a person or another dog, or has any other behaviour problems, or if you need further advice before considering which course to enrol onto, please contact me for further support.
Puppy Classes
(up to 5 months old)
Ideal for puppies up to 5 months of age at the start of the course. The class is both fun and informative and will cover all of the relevant exercises to get you and your puppy off to a flying start. Each lesson is approximately 55 minutes, and family members are welcome to come along and join in. There are small number of dogs in each class so early booking is essential. To enrol on any of the courses please follow the link below.
Calm Dog Course
(on-line)
The Calm Dog Course is an online group course that includes 4 zoom lessons with a follow up 5th session one month later to make sure you and your dog are progressing well. The Calm Dog Course is designed to
- Help the dogs be less excited and/or anxious in situations that are difficult for them.
- To give you simple and effective techniques to use in these situations to help your dog.
- How to use suitable equipment to help your dog be more in-balance when out walking on the lead.
- To help you understand that exercise and activities have to be relevant for each dog and their owner.
- To help you monitor unwanted behaviours so that you can continue to work towards your goalsroblems you will need to book a Behaviour Consultation!
Pet Progress
Ideal for dogs and owners who have completed either a Puppy, Puppy Starter or Newcomers Class, and who want to continue training towards the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Puppy Foundation and Bronze Awards. Small numbers of dogs in each class.
Advancers Class
This is for dogs who are working towards KC Good Citizen Silver and Gold levels. Other activities will also be available - Scentwork, Rally, Hoopers, Tricks, and Gundog sessions.
Courses & Workshops Currently Available
Bowburn Community Centre (DH6 5AT)
- Puppy Class - Wednesday 09/09/26 to 07/10/26 -18:00 to 18:45
- Progress Class - Wednesday 09/09/26 to 07/10/26 - 19:00 to 19:45
Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BL
- Progress Class - Wednesday 09/09/26 to 07/10/26 - 09:30 to 10:30
- Progress Class - Wednesday 09/09/26 to 07/10/26 - 10:45 to 1130
Calm Dog Course (on-line)
- On-line course - New dates available soon