All
of our trainers adhere to the Code of Conduct, laid down by the Association
of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), which involves training methods
which are kind, fair and effective, therefore we DO
NOT USE choke/check chains or
electric collars. Training dogs has changed a great deal in
the last few years. It is no longer considered necessary, or
acceptable, to use harsh methods in training, and the use of
gentle, motivational methods are as successful as they are
enjoyable to use.
These classes are aimed
at dogs between 5 months and 3 years of age. This can be
a challenging period as a dog owner, what could be called the
adolescence period, when sometimes it can seem as if all your
hard work with your little puppy has gone out the window and
you are left with a teenage delinquent. All dogs go through
this stage in their development, when it starts and how long
it lasts is individual, but coming together with other dog owners
in a class such as our junior group gives you the reasurrance
that you are not alone in your problems and also gives you the
tools to come out the other side of this period with a mature,
well-balanced and well-behaved canine companion.
The main aim of the junior class is to teach
you how to train your dog and to give you a better understanding
of your dogs mind to help overcome any problems that may crop
up It
is a 6 week course with information sheets each week to help you
when you are not at class.
To a certain extent each course
is tailored to suit the dogs in that group but some of the topics
which we always cover are:
- basic positions
and stays i.e. sit, down and stand.
- walking
on a loose lead.
- recall.
- food manners.
- grooming and handling.
Places on the junior course are limited to about 8
dogs to give everyone the attention they need so don't leave
booking until the last minute.
If
you have any queries, or would like to know when the next
course begins please call Melissa
on 01726 815743 or Val on 01872 260140
