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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

• House training

• Learn sit

Week Two

• Learn to walk on a loose lead

• Learn down

Week Three

• How to deal with jumping up

• Information on chewing

• Begin recall training – teaching pack area & full recall

Week Four

• Socialisation: your dog & children

• Practise recall – following on from previous week (we will go outside weather permitting)

Week Five

• Grooming & care of your dog (bring your brush if you have one)

• Bite inhibition (puppy mouthing: how to deal with)

• Practise sit & down

Week Six

• Appropriate play & sharing toys

• Safe travel

• Confidence building, fun & games

• Practice heelwork

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

Week Three

• Information on chewing

• Recall training- theory

• Teach pack area & full recall

Week Four

• Recall practise session (we will go outside weather permitting)

• Dogs & children

Week Five

• Grooming & care of your dog - bring a brush if you have one

• Practise sit

• Practise down

• Bite inhibition

Week Six

• Toys & appropriate play

• Safe travel

• Fun & games

Intermediate Class Timetable

Week One

• Stay, step 1
• Assess heelwork
• Wait command, step 1

Week Two

• Wait command step 2
• Leave it
• Watch me, step 1
• Assess recall

Week Three

• Watch me, step 2
• Stay, step 2
• Begin distance control
• Fun & confidence building

Week Four

• Recall & rejoin owner
• Leave it, practise and improvement
• Manners at gateways and doorways
• Heelwork

Week Five

• Stay practise, time and distance
• Wait practise, creating distance & off lead if possible
• Heelwork, passing by with watch me included

Week Six

• Group stay
• Check control at doorway
• Temptation alley
• Remote control
• Wait, watch me & heelwork
• Fun & games

01257 423726

jo@standishdogtrainer.co.uk