Puppy Classes

Whether you already have a puppy or are thinking of buying a puppy choosing the right training club is essential.  We welcome anyone who wants to come and watch a class before participating with their puppy.  We use play motivated training techniques and do not allow harsh handling of puppies or dogs.

If you aren't sure whether your puppy needs to attend training classes then here are a few reasons why puppy training classes are good for you and your puppy;

1. Socialisation - Puppy training classes are a great way to socialise your new puppy to different surroundings, different dogs and different people. 

2. Bonding - Using play motivated techniques means that your puppy will soon learn that obeying your commands is fun and exciting.

3. Safety - Our puppy training classes cover a number of potentially life saving exercises which you may need in the future such as the recall, leave and instant stop.

4. Mental Exercise -  Depending on the breed you have chosen your new puppy may not be satisfied with physical exercise alone.  Exercises that use your puppy's brain are essential for intelligent/working breeds such as Border Collies.  We teach exercises that you can recreate at home to challenge your puppy's brain such as scent (hide and seek).

Coming to puppy training classes will teach you how to train your puppy in the following exercises;

Puppy Recall - teaching your puppy to come when you call
Walking on lead in a controlled manner
Puppy name - how to use your puppy's name to get their attention
Handling - how to be a responsible dog owner
Staying in one position for a short period of time - e.g. sit
Playing
Food manners
Socialisation
Taking articles away
Distractions

Please contact an instructor if you have any questions.