We will teach you how to train your dog to focus on the handler, maintain stable positions, walk on a loose lead, recall, deal with distractions, the release of an object upon command, the leave and how to achieve controlled approaches. We will also discuss different behavioural issues and the development of your dog.

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It is really important for the puppy to learn their social skills, such as bite inhibition, approaches towards other dogs and appropriate play.  They also need to learn to listen to, and interact with their owners around other dogs, people and distractions as soon as possible.  The benefits of training in an outdoor environment with all the natural distractions such as scents, wildlife and noise will give your puppy the best start possible.

This class is perfect for older dogs that are too old for puppy training but still need to socialise with other dogs in a controlled but fun environment. This class is for mixed ages and it is important to reinforce your obedience training throughout their life which long term will be beneficial to not only you and your dog but others around you.

We will show you various things your dog needs to know such as handler focus, stable obedience positions, a sit-stay, down-stay, recall with distractions, heelwork, approaches, pass-bys and socialisation. Any specific behaviour issues can also be dealt with during the class.

Dog agility is a dog sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Dogs run off lead and the handler can not touch either the dog or the obstacles. Your dog must have the minimum of a sit/stay and recall at basic obedience level.

You will learn how to use each piece of agility equipment safely and correctly. You will gradually build up combinations of equipment until you can run a basic course with your dog. When you get to this point you can join the intermediate agility class. You will be taught basic handling techniques and agility terms whilst learning about drive building and motivation.

This class is perfect for your older adolescent pups that are too old for puppy training but still need to socialise with other dogs of a similar age. The emphasis is on teaching impulse control, as adolescents dogs generally suffer badly from giving in to their urges.  This is also the next class up from puppy class and it is important to reinforce their obedience training during their difficult hormonal period when all your previous training seems to have disappeared. Hormonal adolescents, just as with teenagers can be a handful.  Their obedience seems to suffer, their recall can disappear and they can show signs of anxiety or aggression.  This can be the most unsettling and most difficult stage of your dogs development and they will require constant reinforcement of their obedience throughout this stage. We will show you various things your dog needs to know such as handler focus, stable obedience positions, a sit-stay, down-stay, recall with distractions, heelwork, approaches and socialisation.  We will also show how to work your dog through different drives to get focus or solve over excitement.  Any specific behaviour issues can also be dealt with during the class.

Focussing on more off lead work the class involves a lot of focus work, positioning and obedience with distractions. It is important to reinforce your obedience training throughout a dog's life, so this is a great class to progress and maintain your control.

This class is intended for dogs and their handlers that can complete a course safely off lead.  This class focusses on improving your handling skills, contacts, speed, positioning and turns.