Thank you for looking at this dog training page, by doing so you have shown me that
you understand a trained dog is a wonderful companion. Your dog is part of your family
and as being so it should be you who train them. Training a dog takes time, patience,
commitment and understanding. It also starts as soon as you pick your dog, a puppy
is never too young to start and if left could gain some unwanted habits.
How?
I am here to help you in that process, each dog learns differently and I am a great
believer in positive training, encourage the good and ignore the bad (most times
- correction is done by voice and never violent).
I train with positive re-enforcement and a stern no if needed. I believe that all
dogs are different and learn best when they are motivated, before you start your
training you will need to know what makes your dog move, is it a treat? A toy? Praise?
A cuddle? Or a click?
Where?
All the training starts in our training ground, this is a safe, secure and peaceful
place to learn. We will then move into the local area, Stowe Valley, Caludon Castle
Park and the roads surrounding us. This gives you the chance to practice the skills
you have learnt in the real world.
Please note, our training ground is outside and grassy, we will be there in most
weathers, including muddy and raining. Please dress appropriately, including your
dog, they can be muddy and wet by the time we finish.
Who?
Groups will be kept small, giving you the chance to ask questions. All ages and breeds
of dogs welcome.
We are looking at the option of family friendly sessions, these sessions would be
to help your children be part of training your dog. If you would like to bring your
children, please contact me before you attend, you would need to be responsible for
both your children and your dog, so normally children under 7 years old would not
be allowed. Your children would need to join in with the training, there will be
no childcare provision.
What?
I offer 1 to 1 training, this will usually be started in your home, with a get to
know you. This can take place before you even get your puppy or dog and is part of
the preparation to bring your new family member home. If you have already gained
your new dog then we will still start from here.
Classes: ( Currently on hold over the winter )
Continuous Assessment Training, on Thursday Evening’s during term term between 6:30pm
& 8pm.
£5 per session
Continuous Assessment is a way of training that allows you to train your dog with
guidance from us. When you attend your first session, you will be given a training
log, this shows you each command needed for each of our 3 levels, Beginner, Improver
& Advanced.
If your dog can already follow a command then that command will be signed off, each
command will need to be seen 3 different times to be passed.
We will assist you and show you how to teach the other commands needed, which you
will need to practice.
During the sessions we will teach and assess you giving you as much assistance as
needed and answer as many of your questions as possible.
Socialisation £5 per session
If you would like to bring your dog to our Thursday session but not take part in
our training programme, there will be various agility and flyball equipment for you
to try. It would also give you and your dog a chance to mix with other dogs and like
minded people.
Other Info.
Tea, coffee and squash will be provided, you are welcome to bring human treats to
share. We will also have bowls of water for your dogs.
Flyball and Agility Sessions
If we get enough interest we will run separate sessions but for the first instance,
please contact us to attend a Thursday session first ( See above)
DIY Sessions
If you would like to rent our training ground for the hour to run your dog off the
lead in a safe enclosed area, then please get in touch. It would only be available
when we are not busy as a member of our team has to be on site with you.
If you are interested in any of the above classes, please e-mail or call me for more
details.
Tel: 07748722634 Enquiries@pawsandwalks.co.uk
