Class Structure
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH HALL – Wednesday evenings from 5.45pm
We offer Kennel Club Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver & Gold Courses plus mixed ability Members Classes. All training are indoors.
We have three classrooms available for training.
The Large Hall is used for our main club activities and for the larger groups.
Puppy Classes are usually held in the Small Hall allowing for safe, off lead and recall exercises.
Workshops are held in a separate room.
THE BARN & PADDOCK, CREWS HILL, EN2 – Monday evenings from 5.15pm
We have use of a large Barn for inside training and, weather/daylight permitting, a large outdoor paddock.
We are currently holding Puppy Foundation Courses, Good Citizen Bronze Awards & Workshops at Crews Hill.
What To Bring To The Class
Your dog should have a suitable collar, lead and/or harness. Please note we do not allow the use of choke chains, shock collars & retractable, elastic, extending leads. We do not allow “Bungee” type leads with elastic sections.
The collar should have an identity tag showing at least your name, address and postcode (this is a legal requirement). Telephone numbers are optional but highly recommended.
Please bring your current Vaccination Certificate to the first lesson.
You will also need:
- Suitable Lead (see above notes re elastic/bungee type leads)
- Flat Collar with ID Disc attached (No choke chain type collars)
- If your dog wears a harness it MUST also wear a collar with ID tag
- Dog blanket or bed (for your puppy/dog to sit on)
- Toy
- Treats
- Poo bags
- Grooming Brush
Feeding Your Dog Before A Class
We recommend that you feed your dog at least two hours prior to the class. Hopefully, this will encourage your dog to be more responsive with reward based training.
Equipment
We give advice on the correct fitting and use of leads, collars, head collars, harnesses and other training products and can make recommendations on where to buy items.
Dog Training And Children
We encourage children to be involved with the training of their dog but ask that and an adult/parent is present for the training process. With puppies, children over the age of 10 are usually capable of handling and taking full control of their puppy during the class but must always be accompanied by an adult.
Children over the age of 8 are welcome to attend and be involved. Please contact us if you need to discuss children attending classes.