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Unfortunately dogs that have fear or aggression issues with other dogs or people are not invited onto our training courses.

Duration: All courses are 6 weeks in length and consist of 6 x 60-minute sessions, running most Saturday mornings.

Cost: All 6 week courses cost £75. There is a booklet to accompany each course.

Venue: Methodist Church Hall in Standish (click here for a map and directions). Free off-road parking (dozen or so spaces).

Puppy Classes

This course is suitable for pups aged 12 weeks to 6 months old. This time in your dog's life is most useful for teaching manners, creating boundaries, familiarisation and the beginning of obedience training. We aim to create a safe, happy environment for you and your new pup to learn in and have fun. Pups must be vaccinated in order to attend this course. (see an example of the timetable below)

Basic Classes

This course is for dogs aged 6 months and over. For dogs that have missed the opportunity of training classes while young puppies, we aim to put in place basic commands and manners that will help your dog be a welcome member of society. All dogs must be fully vaccinated in order to attend this course.

Intermediate Class

This course is for customers that have completed the Standish Dog Trainer Basic Obedience Course and want to expand their existing skills. We concentrate on the dogs focus on owner, take existing skills to the next level and learn new more advanced skills. (see an example of the timetable below)

Click here to see some photos of what we got up to in previous classes. Feel free to drop in for 5 minutes to have a look at what we get up to.

Please note, your dog must be fully vaccinated in order to attend theses classes.

Phone or email to book your place:

01257 423726

jo@standishdogtrainer.co.uk

What We Get Up To...

The training methods that we will use are all reward based. We will use praise, food treats and positive reinforcement to show your puppies what behaviour is required of them.  At Standish Dog Trainer we use the TLC -  Think Like Canine method of dog training - to help owners understand how dogs learn and communicate, this enables owners to work with their dogs more effectively.

Class sizes are kept small enabling your puppy to socialise without being overwhelmed. This will also mean that there is enough one to one time with the instructor and that you are not left sitting for ages waiting for your turn.

Come armed with your collar, lead, a bag of tasty treats and some poo bags (just in case).  I look forward to meeting you and your puppy soon.

Puppy Class Timetable

Week One

• Introduction & understanding the canine

• Housetraining

• Learn sit

Week Two

• Learn to walk on a loose lead

• Puppy biting & mouthing

• Learn down

Week Three

• Appropriate play & sharing toys

• Information on chewing

• Begin recall training – teaching pack area & full recall

Week Four

• Practise recall – following on from previous week

• How to deal with jumping up

• Dogs & Children

Week Five

• Handling & Grooming (bring your brush)

• Safe travel

• Practise lead walking

• Practise sit & down

Basic Class Timetable

Week One

• Introduction & understanding the canine

• Learn sit

• How to deal with jumping up

Week Two

• Learning to walk on a loose lead

• Learn down

• How to deal with mouthing / play biting

Week Three

• Begin recall training, teaching the pack area and full recall

• Appropriate play & sharing toys

• Chewing

Week Four

• Practise recall – (possibly outside weather permitting)

• Dogs & children

• Practise lead walking – (possible outside weather permitting)

Week Five

• Handling & Grooming

• Safe Travel

• Practise sit & down

• Recap
  

Intermediate Class Timetable

Week One

• Stay step 1
• Assess heelwork, discussing three methods & practise
• Wait command step 1

Week Two

• Wait command step 2
• Leave it step 1 (use high value treats)
• Watch me step 1, how & why
• Assess & practise recall

Week Three

• Watch me step 2, standing & walking
• Walking using wait & watch
• Stay step 2
• Manners at doorway & gateway

Week Four

• Assess down command and try to create distance
• Recall & rejoin owner
• Leave it completion
• Stay command increasing distance & time

Week Five

• Group stay
• Wait practise – creating distance and off lead if possible
• Heelwork, passing by with watch me included
• Temptation Alley – practise your 'leave it'

01257 423726

jo@standishdogtrainer.co.uk

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