Got a new puppy?

Puppies start as soon as they have completed their vaccinations (from 10 weeks).
• Are kind - no choke chains, no shouting. Training is reward-based.
• Are fun - a mix of instruction, games and competitions ensures that your dog and you are never bored.
• Are supportive - with her wealth of teaching experience Jane can help you train your dog in the most positive way.
• Are effective - dogs learn all
the basic commands:
• sit • come here • stay • down
• leave it • walk on the lead.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme Bronze award is available for owners who would like to take part.

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.

Kind training is based on rewarding desirable behaviours and ignoring undesirable ones. This is done with food treats, toys and owner praise, 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. A 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’.