Our Training Classes
With six different core sessions across five different classes we cover everything.
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Puppy Classes for dogs up to 6 months old.
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Basic Obedience Classes for dogs from 6 months old.
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Beginners Agility Classes for dogs over 12 months old.
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Adolescent Classes for dogs 6 - 18 months old.
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Intermediate Obedience Classes.
Training Classes Information
Training Classes Information
How to Register and Book Classes
To access any of our club's services or facilities, you must first register. It’s completely free to register.
How to Register:
Click Sign Up and enter your details, along with your dog’s information.
If your dog is under six months old, please email your dog's vaccination evidence to sean@hampshiredog.club.
You will have one month from the date of registration to provide vaccination evidence.
Once registration is approved, you can book classes online via your account.
Please note: Behavioural and 1- to -1 sessions can only be booked by HDC staff.
Class Information
We offer six core session types that run continuously on a rolling basis. Each session’s content may vary, depending on the trainer and the dogs/handlers present. As training is tailored to individual abilities, no two classes will be exactly the same.
You can choose a class based on what your dog needs most!
Classes each week will focus on different session types, shown in the timetable (updated weekly).
For example:
Adolescent classes often include more impulse control and focus work, as they are adapted to the age and behaviour of the dogs attending.
Please refer to the weekly timetable below to see which core sessions are running in which classes.
The 6 different core sessions are:
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Stable positions, focus and release.
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Stays in stable positions with distractions.
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Heel position and loose lead walking.
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Recall, the present and this way command.
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The Leave, the out, impulse control and distraction training.
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Open session which may include any training from the other sessions, specific training or requests.
Had our first puppy class with Caroline yesterday. Very patient with us as new puppy owners, loads of useful information in a short period of time and left feeling confident on how to continue building on what we learnt. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and pup slept like a log for most of the afternoon. Will definitely be returning on a weekly basis to build on what we learned in week 1.
Sean, great guy, super experienced in dog handling and we are already making great progress with a GSH that is 3.5yrs old and never met a dog till last week (close enough to sniff, without WWIll breaking out). This restored my belief that we will get there with this rescue (frightened x crate dog) No stranger to dog training as last rescue was a major handful, this dog, we have sorted people, she likes meeting people now, but dogs I was out my depth and needed professional help. so 100% recommended and a lovely chap and team to boot!
Puppy Class
Suitable for: Puppies up to 6 months old
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.
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.
Basic Obedience Class
Suitable for: Dogs from 6 months old
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.
Beginners Agility Class
Suitable for: Dogs 12 months+ with a good level of basic obedience
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
Adolescent Class
Suitable for: Dogs aged 6 - 18 months
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.
Intermediate Obedience Class
Suitable for: Dogs that have achieved a great level of basic obedience
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.
Class Fees
£15.00 per class or discounted with certain class packages (excluding Sunday Social). For example, 8 sessions for £104, so a saving of £2 per class. You must book and pay for your class in advance before attending as class space is limited.
Please Remember
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Do not feed your dog at least 2 hours before doing any training.
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Please ensure you bring with you a motivational toy and/or high value soft treats that your dog likes as training is primarily reward based.
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Poo bags are also essential, however if you have forgotten bags or treats, you can buy them from our dog shop on site.
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Your dog must have a suitable collar and lead (fixed length of about 2 metres)
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Dog handlers under the age of 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
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Spectators are welcome as long as they do not interfere with the training. Children must be supervised by an appropriate adult at all times whilst on site, who is not participating in the training.
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Toilets are available on site.
Class Timetable
Please ensure that you read the class description in full before booking a class. There will be socialisation allowed between the dogs either on or off lead immediately after class with free tea or coffee available upon request.
To book a class please log on via the top right hand corner of our webpage as usual using your log on details and password. Any issues, questions or for more information please contact us on 02380 736000.