About My Classes
My classes are small so you will get a lot of individual attention
and your dog will feel more relaxed.
You won’t find any ‘old school’ harsh training methods in my classes!
We know it takes around 6 weeks for dogs to really learn something so that is why all my classes are now in six week blocks.
and your dog will feel more relaxed.
You won’t find any ‘old school’ harsh training methods in my classes!
We know it takes around 6 weeks for dogs to really learn something so that is why all my classes are now in six week blocks.
Dogs learn better if you treat them kindly, give them choices and give them a reason to do what you want. Research into dog behaviour has shown that using harsh methods might teach your dog to do what you want, but it takes longer, can break the bond you have with your dog and can even lead to aggression. For example, did you know the number one cause of lead-aggression in dogs is due to owners jerking the lead?
In my classes I teach YOU to teach your dog. I help you understand the most effective way to get your dog to listen to your requests, and you will learn to do this through using positive techniques, being consistent, showing compassion and having fun!
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that that ‘being soft’ will ruin your dog or make it a badly behaved adult. In my class, you will learn how to create a more confident and social dog that everyone will admire, as well as a devoted friend for life.
If you decide to come to my class I have a few requests:
Please bring something for your dog to lie on, some training treats, a toy, and water. Your dog should be wearing a harness or a well-fitting ordinary flat collar (not choke, slip, or chain). A well-fitted collar should be tight enough not to pull over the head but loose enough to get two fingers between the neck and the collar. Please no flexi or chain type leads which are dangerous in a class situation. If your dog normally wears a harness, please feel free to use this in class.
Just in case you wondered, I am fully insured for providing training and behavioural work with dogs.
I have a class for my Puppy School graduates or other puppies that have been to similar courses for young pups. Once a puppy is 6 months old I usually move them to the adolescent class.
I have a class for adolescent (‘teenage’) dogs. The period of adolescence in a dog varies according to breed and size but it usually starts around 6 months - with small dogs this can finish around 12 to 18 months but with large or giant dogs it can last more than 2 years. Regardless of size, any dog will not have a fully adult brain until they are at least 2 years old.
For both my graduates puppy and adolescent classes I charge £60 for six classes. This is paid at the first class of every six week block. However, I understand that people have complex lives (work and childcare commitments, illness, etc.) so I can be flexible if you discuss your situation with me. Attending classes close together is better for your dog so I encourage people to commit the time needed and I do ask that people keep me informed if they cannot attend a class.
I also provide Puppy School socialisation and basic level training classes for puppies from vaccination up to 20 weeks old. These classes are run according to need and comprise of one class a week for six weeks. This is a set course for which I charge £60 paid in advance of the course starting.
I welcome all types of dogs to my class and if you wish to attend I’ll have a chat with you and will send you a form to fill in. If you contact me by email or text, please add your name, what service you are interested in and phone number so I can phone you.
Sometimes a dog finds it difficult to cope in a class situation and will become too stressed and/or show serious aggressive reactions. If this happen it may be best not to have your dog attend a class, so I will discuss other options with you. Don’t let this stop you from enquiring about bringing your dog to class. It is rare that a dog can’t learn to cope with a class situation.
A word about ‘hyperactive’ dogs: Genuine hyperactivity is rare in dogs. If you have a very energetic dog it could simply be due to a breed characteristic, lack of stimulation, lack of, or even too much exercise, lack of impulse control, or sensitivity to movement. OR, it could just be due to your dog being a puppy/adolescent! Classes can really help an energetic dog.
Please feel free to get in touch if you want to discuss bringing your dog to my class, I’m always happy to speak to folks about their pooch!
In my classes I teach YOU to teach your dog. I help you understand the most effective way to get your dog to listen to your requests, and you will learn to do this through using positive techniques, being consistent, showing compassion and having fun!
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that that ‘being soft’ will ruin your dog or make it a badly behaved adult. In my class, you will learn how to create a more confident and social dog that everyone will admire, as well as a devoted friend for life.
If you decide to come to my class I have a few requests:
Please bring something for your dog to lie on, some training treats, a toy, and water. Your dog should be wearing a harness or a well-fitting ordinary flat collar (not choke, slip, or chain). A well-fitted collar should be tight enough not to pull over the head but loose enough to get two fingers between the neck and the collar. Please no flexi or chain type leads which are dangerous in a class situation. If your dog normally wears a harness, please feel free to use this in class.
Just in case you wondered, I am fully insured for providing training and behavioural work with dogs.
I have a class for my Puppy School graduates or other puppies that have been to similar courses for young pups. Once a puppy is 6 months old I usually move them to the adolescent class.
I have a class for adolescent (‘teenage’) dogs. The period of adolescence in a dog varies according to breed and size but it usually starts around 6 months - with small dogs this can finish around 12 to 18 months but with large or giant dogs it can last more than 2 years. Regardless of size, any dog will not have a fully adult brain until they are at least 2 years old.
For both my graduates puppy and adolescent classes I charge £60 for six classes. This is paid at the first class of every six week block. However, I understand that people have complex lives (work and childcare commitments, illness, etc.) so I can be flexible if you discuss your situation with me. Attending classes close together is better for your dog so I encourage people to commit the time needed and I do ask that people keep me informed if they cannot attend a class.
I also provide Puppy School socialisation and basic level training classes for puppies from vaccination up to 20 weeks old. These classes are run according to need and comprise of one class a week for six weeks. This is a set course for which I charge £60 paid in advance of the course starting.
I welcome all types of dogs to my class and if you wish to attend I’ll have a chat with you and will send you a form to fill in. If you contact me by email or text, please add your name, what service you are interested in and phone number so I can phone you.
Sometimes a dog finds it difficult to cope in a class situation and will become too stressed and/or show serious aggressive reactions. If this happen it may be best not to have your dog attend a class, so I will discuss other options with you. Don’t let this stop you from enquiring about bringing your dog to class. It is rare that a dog can’t learn to cope with a class situation.
A word about ‘hyperactive’ dogs: Genuine hyperactivity is rare in dogs. If you have a very energetic dog it could simply be due to a breed characteristic, lack of stimulation, lack of, or even too much exercise, lack of impulse control, or sensitivity to movement. OR, it could just be due to your dog being a puppy/adolescent! Classes can really help an energetic dog.
Please feel free to get in touch if you want to discuss bringing your dog to my class, I’m always happy to speak to folks about their pooch!