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PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES Classes for puppies are held at Messing Village Hall, near Tiptree, Essex 7pm on Wednesday evenings and at Elm Hall School, Witham, 7pm on Thursday evenings. Puppies start as soon as they have completed their vaccinations (from 10 weeks). The classes are small, up to 8 puppies, to give the opportunity for group and individual tuition. The puppies also have the chance to socialise with other dogs and their owners. Children are welcome to attend with parents, to ensure that the whole family takes part in the dog’s training programme. Some of our best trainers are under 12 years old. The classes cover the basics of puppy ownership, including house training, walking on the lead, coming when called and communicating effectively with your puppy. An information pack is provided for each new owner. Basic commands, including, sit, down, stay and leave an object, are part of the six week programme, recommended as a minimum commitment. Further training is advised to ensure that the puppy remains under control through adolescence and into adulthood.This is particularly important between 6 and 12 months of age. The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme Bronze award is available for owners who would like to take part. Kind training is based on rewarding desirable behaviours and ignoKind training is based on rewarding desirable behaviours and ignoring undesirable ones. This is done with food treats, toys and owner praie, smiles and interactions with the puppies. The classes always include games to reinforce the training and make the sessions interesting and enjoyable. Clicker training is also available.as it is an extremely effective training method. Clicker can be used to develop confidence in shy puppies and to train many behaviours, including fun commands such as ‘give me a paw’ and ‘roll over’. Some of the comments made by past clients: ‘Jane is a fantastic trainer – my puppy really made good progress. The classes were great fun.’ Sue with Millie the field spaniel from Feering. ‘My puppy is now really well socialized and obedient.’ Sue and Algie the Cavalier from Salcott. |
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Please contact Jane for further details and availability. |
Phone: 01621 891510 or 07973 985009 |
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