Teenage Group Classes
£100 for Five classes, each 1 hour long - Aimed at dogs ages 5-24 months, older dogs are welcome!
As your dog becomes a teenager, they are likely going to struggle with focus, test boundaries and become more independent. This can be frustrating as it may feel like your previous training is coming undone.
This course is designed to help improve focus, introduce impulse control, work on loose lead walking and recall. It will also aim to help with some cooperative care skills to help with grooming and handling your dog at the vet.
The course will also cover dog body language and dog play interactions (dogs attending the class will not be expected to interact with each other)
In addition, each course will be tailored to suit the training needs of the individuals - helping deal with various issues such as fearfulness, excess energy and destructive tendencies.
While these classes will be kept small, with no more than four dogs per class, this may prove unsuitable or overwhelming to your dog, if this is the case I may recommend 1-2-1 classes as an alternative.
Classes take place outdoors, in a private, secure field.
What you and your dog will learn
Walking skills:
- Loose lead walking
- Nose to hand touch (targeting)
- Recall
- Emergency recall
- Appropriate interaction with other dogs and people in public spaces
General skills:
- Leave it
- Stay
- Place & settle
- Collar/ harness grab
- Impulse control games
- Easy scent search
- Dog body language
For grooming, care and vet handling:
- Chin rest
- Side lay
- Paw
- Muzzle
- The benefits
- Finding the right fit for your dog
- How to make it a positive experience
Opportunity to troubleshoot issues such as:
- Lead biting
- Barking
- Lack of focus
Between and after class
It is important to note, as there is a lot to cover in these classes and we will only spend a short time focusing on each exercise, it is therefore vital to practice at home between classes, and continue practicing once the course has ended.
Keep your training sessions short, just a few minutes here and there will do your dog wonders.
What to bring
- Your dog
- Food your dog likes - a lot of it in little bits
- Poo bags
- Collar (and harness if you have one)
- Lead (no extendable leads please)
- Water bowl
- Water for yourself
- Small blanket/ towel/ mat for your dog to lay on + practice settling on
- Proof of vaccination
- Any family over 8 that want to learn
- Wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty - the classes are outdoors so please dress ready for the weather (waterproof clothing + wellies)
Questions and booking
Want to join? Want to check if the class is suitable for you and your dog? Have any other questions?
Please send me an email or give me a call!
(Note: may require a short phone consult prior to confirming a booking to make sure your dog is suited to a group class setting)