Talking Dogs

Within training and workshops you will find a complete range of training for you and your dog.

Puppyhood is the best time to lay the foundations for good behaviour. Now is the time to start teaching good manners, both in the home and out, with people and with other dogs. The Puppy Course is exclusively for puppies under 20 weeks old and is all about giving puppies a headstart to their training and socialisation. Topics covered in this course include recall, walking on lead, puppy biting, chewing, sit, down, handling and attention.

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Ideally it is best to begin training in puppyhood. However, it's never too late to start and you can teach old dogs new tricks! Adult dogs will already have some degree of training, whether from being taught at home by owners, past or present, or having learned things for themselves. This course teaches owners how to simplify and consolidate their training in order to achieve great results. Topics covered include recall, walking on lead, working with mild distractions, sit, down, and stay.

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This course is a step up from the Puppy and Adult Beginner courses. Now is the time to top up your dog's skills and stretch his repertoire. Learning is an ongoing process and this course is designed to help you stay motivated and having fun with you dog. Improved response and increased reliability is built up through obedience, agility and trick training. The follow-up course lasts for four weeks and the fee is £50. Courses are held in Yaxley & Werrington. Clients will be issued with booking details during their beginner course.

Note: This course is only available to clients who have completed either the Puppy or Adult Beginner Course

Is your dog bursting with energy? This course will give your busy, active dog a job. From fun gundog work to tidying up his toys this course will help channel your dog's energy. The enthusiasm of our Dynamic Dog trainer Paul will have you and your dog working together to exploit his exuberance rather battling against it. The fee for this four week course is £60 and includes a support pack. This course is held in Werrington on Sundays.

Note: All dogs must know basic sit, down, come and stay before starting this course. Fetch would be useful!

Inspired by Rally Obedience this course concentrates on teaching specific exercises such as left and right turns, serpentines, jumps and heel finishes. Less rigid or stylised than conventional obedience, this positive course will take your training to the next level. Clients can book on a weekly basis for a fee of £10 per/dog per/class and includes a one-off support pack per/client. This course is held in Yaxley on Saturdays.

Note: All dogs must know basic sit, down, come and stay before starting this course.

PRIVATE TRAINING

It is not always suitable or appropriate to train in a class environment. For some dogs training in a group is too stressful or distracting. The answer is in-home training on a one-to-one basis. Here we can work on specific exercises, such as recall, stay, drop and walk nicely on lead at your dog's pace in an environment in which he is relaxed and comfortable. This allows him to learn more easily and so gives faster results. It can also be less stressful for owners to train in the privacy of their own home. Training sessions last for 1 - 1 ½ hours. The fee for private training is £45 per/session. This includes handouts and a free treat bag. To book your private training session, contact Pam today.

Some issues cannot be tackled effectively in a class situation. Issues involving aggression, fear or home-centred behaviours are best addressed at home. Once a history has been gathered, including information on health, diet, training and lifestyle, a personal behaviour modification programme will be devised for your dog. Fees start from £125 and include the initial in-home consultation, the behaviour modification programme and phone and email support post-visit. If a follow-up visit is required, the fee for this is £30.

A section dedicated to helping animal shelters, workers and volunteers.

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CANINE CARER CERTIFICATE

This Certificate is aimed at all those working or volunteering at animal shelters, in addition to those with a keen interest in this exciting area of animal welfare.

The full course consists of four one day workshops: Safe & Defensive Handling, Assessments, Behaviour Problems and Practical Rehoming. Each can be undertaken as a stand alone workshop, but full benefit will only be gained from attending all four. Students can start the course at any stage and work their way through all workshops at their own pace and in any order.

All four workshops must be completed in order to gain the Canine Carer Certificate.

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RALLY-O WORKSHOP

This one day workshop aims to introduce you to the sport of Rally-O.

Rally-O(bedience) is an American sport based on a mixture of agility and obedience. Less stylised and rigid than classic obedience competitions, Rally-O is a fun way to train your dog. Top trainer, Stella Bagshaw, will take delegates through a variety of set exercises, which include serpentines, left and rights turns, jumps, halts and stays. This workshop is open to all, beginners and professionals alike. There will places available for handlers with their dogs and for observers.

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