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So you love dogs? And you always get fantastic results with your own dogs' behaviour / training, and with your friends and familes dogs too? Perhaps people have even commented that you should think about becoming a dog trainer?
Believe it or not, this is how 99% of dog trainers started out, so you're not alone!
Perhaps you've already discovered that there are some expensive courses you can go on for a few days to begin teaching you the basics - but most require you to then enrol onto further courses which = more time, more money and still no real actual experience running a dog training class and too soon - you find you are left on your own again.
We offer a 12 month training program (1 evening a week) to get you started on your way to becoming a dog trainer. During your time with us you will also be studying with the ADTB towards becoming an Accredited Instructor.
Ffor more details about our training scheme and get started in training dogs today Contact Us
If you are an already qualified dog trainer or dog behaviourist with organisations such as the ADTB, APDT etc. and would like to get involved with dog training in a class based environment we would love to hear from you. We are a not for profit organisation and all of our efforts in training help to raise much needed funds for the Dogs Trust. Contact us to enquire about becoming a volunteer trainer. All hours completed with us also count towards CPD for the KCAI scheme.
We currently run the Kennel Club Bronze, Silver and Gold Dog Training classes available for dogs of all breeds and ages (depending on temperament).
Spaces are limited to 10 per class and courses run every 8 weeks.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards covers Responsibility and Care of owning a dog. The scheme builds from the very basics such as socialisation, health checks, playing with your dog, walking on lead and all the commands such as "Sit", "Wait", "Stay", "Lie Down", "Come", "Leave it", "Stand" and "Recall" (getting your dog to come back to you in the park) etc., right up to feeling confident that your dog will stay down in one place without budging, even if you leave the room for 5 minutes, stopping your dog in it's tracks from a distance, sending your dog to a place where it will lie down on the spot until given it's next command, and many other canine related disciplines.
By the time a dog progresses through to Gold level, visitors usually say that "It's like watching a group of dogs at Crufts on TV!" We are very proud of the fact that most of the dogs who reach Gold level usually began with us as young puppies and dogs at either our Puppy Foundation or Bronze courses.
Classes are up to 1 hour between usually between 7.45pm and 9.00pm every Thursday (the time of your class will as per your booking). Each course lasts 7 weeks, with either a 'grading' or 'assessment' at the end of it, enabling your dog to progress to the next level.
To book onto any of the Bronze, Silver or Gold courses, you will need to use a password.
Passwords are given to puppy owners who have successfully completed our Puppy Foundation course, and to older dogs who have successfully completed our Bronze Awards.
If you have not attended training with us before, but you have successfully passed either the Puppy Foundation or Bronze/Silver Awards at a different training venue, you will need to attend a brief 15 minute assessment with your dog, and provide proof of previous KC achievements.
If you have never attended any dog training scheme before, and have a friendly, yet untrained pooch, we advise you to enrol onto the Puppy Foundation course in order to cover the basics first.
Click here to book onto the Bronze Training Course
**** IIf the course has been booked up, then join the waiting list. We often put on a second class if we have enough interest ***
We currently run the Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Courses available for puppies up to 12 months old (and older dogs depending on temperament).
Spaces are limited to 12 per class and courses run every 6 weeks.
The Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Course covers Responsibility and Care of owning a dog. The course includes house training, socialisation, health checks, playing with your dog, walking on lead and all the basic commands such as "Sit", "Wait", "Stay", "Lie Down", "Come", "Leave it" and "Recall" (getting your puppy to come back to you in the park), Feeling confident with your puppy when off lead, food manners and how to take something out of your dog's mouth safely.
Classes are up to 1 hour at 6.15pm every Thursday. Each course lasts 6 weeks. Spaces are limited and to avoid disappointment we advise booking your space early. Successful puppies will be awarded an Official Certificate and Rosette from the Kennel Club of Great Britain which qualifies them to enter the Good Citizens Bronze Award with more advanced training.
When booking online you will see the available dates we have for all upcoming 'puppy foundation courses'. Choose the date that suits you and click to register your place. We'll email you to confirm the booking (usually within 5 minutes).
We look forward to meeting you and your puppy in person very soon.
Click here to book online
or Click here to book a free spectator slot
We currently run the Kennel Club Bronze, Silver and Gold Dog Training classes available for dogs of all breeds and ages (depending on temperament).
Spaces are limited to 10 per class and courses run every 8 weeks.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards covers Responsibility and Care of owning a dog. The scheme builds from the very basics such as socialisation, health checks, playing with your dog, walking on lead and all the commands such as "Sit", "Wait", "Stay", "Lie Down", "Come", "Leave it", "Stand" and "Recall" (getting your dog to come back to you in the park) etc., right upto feeling confident that your dog will stay down in one place without budging, even if you leave the room for 5 minutes, stopping your dog in it's tracks from a distance, sending your dog to a place where it will lie down on the spot until given it's next command, and many other canine related disciplines.
By the time a dog progresses through to Gold level, visitors usually say that "It's like watching a group of dogs at Crufts on TV!" We are very proud of the fact that most of the dogs who reach Gold level usually began with us as young puppies and dogs at either our Puppy Foundation or Bronze courses.
Classes are up to 1 hour between 7.00pm and 9.00pm every Thursday. Each course lasts 7 weeks, with either a 'grading' or 'assessment' at the end of it, enabling your dog to progress to the next level.
To book onto any of the Bronze, Silver or Gold courses, you will need to use a password.
Passwords are given to puppy owners who have successfully completed our Puppy Foundation course, and to older dogs who have successfully completed our Bronze Awards.
If you have not attended training with us before, but you have successfully passed either the Puppy Foundation or Bronze/Silver Awards at a different training venue, you will need to attend a brief 15 minute assessment with your dog, and provide proof of previous KC achievements.
If you have never attended any dog training scheme before, and have a friendly, yet untrained pooch, we advise you to enrol onto the Puppy Foundation course in order to cover the basics first.
Click here to book onto the Bronze Training Course
Click here to book onto the Silver Training Course
Click here to book onto the Gold Training Course
Click here to attend a 15 minute assessment session (see above)