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CLASSES & TRAINING  

We offer a full range of dog training classes to suit the individual requirements of your pet, as well as private lessons.

These classes are available to dogs of all ages, from puppies (once fully vaccinated) to the older dog. Small, specialist groups focus upon management and include pet dog training, socialisation, aggression management and the ever-popular agility.

We believe that the way to show your dog how to behave is through kindness, fun and patience. We do not allow the use of punitive training methods or equipment such as choke chains. To ensure that you receive the maximum benefit, class numbers are restricted to eight (unless otherwise stated).

Aggressive dogs are not accepted into any class other than Social Skills Class, which is designed to help them overcome their problem.

Classes are held outdoors whenever possible to ensure that your dog learns to listen to you with all the distractions of being outside, and as we are based in a rural, farm setting there will be plenty going on!

So come along if you want to teach your dog in an environment where you can both enjoy yourselves and learn at the same time. Please telephone if you would like to book a place for you and your dog.

All classes are an hour per week.

Puppy Playgroup

4 week socialisation course for pups under 18 weeks. Topics include supervised off lead play, handling exercises, inhibiting play biting, housetraining, avoiding behaviour problems and much more. £20.00

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Puppy Training

6 week course in basic training for pups under 6 months of age at course start date. Includes sit, down, walking on a loose lead, stay , leave, recall and polite manners with other dogs and people. £70.00

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Adult Pet Dog Training

Course content as for Puppy Training, for dogs above 6 months of age. £70.00

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Class 2 & 3

Further 6 week courses in pet dog training, includes walking to heel off lead, distance control, scent retrieval and recall with distractions. Suitable for dogs who have already completed the Puppy Training or Adult Pet Dog Training course with us or have reached an equivalent level elsewhere. £70.00

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Click-a-Trick

Four week course for bored dogs and owners looking for something to keep them amused. Teaches dogs everything from closing doors to riding a skateboard - great fun! Maximum 5 dogs per course. £50.00

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Agility

8 week structured course. Beginners, improvers and advanced classes available. Dogs must be over 12 months. £70.00 for first course, £50.00 thereafter.

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Social Skills Class

Six week specialist class concentrating on improving a dog.s confidence and socialisation skills with other dogs. Practical advice will be given on handling, managing aggressive behaviour and improving attention to owner. Only available to dogs having had a behaviour consultation. This course is not suitable for dogs showing aggression towards people. Maximum of four dogs per instructor. £100.00

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Private Lessons

To assist with specific training problems or for those who prefer individual tuition. £47.00 per hour at our centre. Home visits available within a certain radius, travel charges apply.

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Pre-vaccination puppy visit

2 hour home visit for puppies too young to attend classes. Advice on all aspects of your pup's behaviour and training, such as play-biting, house training and general good manners £47.00 per hour, travel charges also apply. (This service is only available within a certain radius.)

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Rescue Dog Visit

1 hour home visit for dogs rescued within the last two weeks. Advice on helping your dog to settle into his new environment and learn how to interpret his behaviour. £47.00 per hour, travel charges also apply. A 2 hour visit is optional. (This service is only available within a certain radius).

(Please note that if your dog is already displaying aggressive behaviour this service is not suitable and we suggest a behaviour consultation. Please click on consultations for further information.)

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What's New?

We will soon be running Flyball classes - please contact us for further information or to be notified of start dates.

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* * * NEW COURSE START DATES * * *



Puppy Playgroup - Thursday 24th July 2008 11:00 - no class 07/08, ends 21/08

Puppy Training - Tuesday 29th July 2008 12:00

Puppy Training - Tuesday 12th August 2008 18:00

Adult Dog Training - Saturday 9th August 2008 13:00

Adult Dog Training - Monday 11th August 2008 11:30 - No class 25/08, course ends 22/09

Social Skills Class - Monday 8th September 2008 13:00 - No class 22/9, course ends 20/10

Click-A-Trick - Wednesday 27th August 2008 11:30

Puppy Walk - Saturday 9th August 2008 14:30

Recall Workshop - Sunday 20th July 2008 10:00

Recall Workshop - Thursday 14th August 2008 18:30

Chase Workshop - Friday 18th July 2008 10:00

Chase Workshop - Friday 18th July 2008 10:00

Chase Workshop - Friday 25th July 2008 10:00

Chase Workshop - Sunday 17th August 2008 10:00

Pulling on the Lead Workshop - Sunday 20th July 2008 13:30

Gundog Workshop - Sunday 10th August 2008 10:00

 

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Recall Workshop

Does your dog run away on a walk? Does he ignore you when there are distractions present?

The Animal Behaviour Centre offers a solution to modify your dogs behaviour, and assist you in being able to enjoy your walks again! A two hour session to work on improving your dogs recall in a range of distracting circumstances.

Whilst there will be an opportunity to test your dogs reaction to livestock, this course is not designed to resolve chasing issues. Further help will be given to those deemed necessary.

£35.00

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Chase Workshop

Does your dog have a strong chase instinct?

This course has been designed to desensitise dogs that have shown a strong inclination to chase livestock. A four hour intensive session to assess and modify your dogs chase instinct, with an emphasis on livestock (sheep, cattle, geese). Subject to suitability.

£117.50 - 4 dogs per specialist instructor.

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Puppy Walk (1 hour)

Bring your puppy along to help get them ready for those long country walks. Meet our variety of livestock and learn how to avoid any potential chase problems.

A fun hour long session with lots of things to see, and other puppies to play with.

Puppies under six months only £10.00.

For further information on how to book you and your best friend a place on our next workshop , please contact either Karen or Sarah on 01932 574293.

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Pulling on the Lead Workshop (2 hours)

Does your dog pull on the lead?

Are you tired of having sore arms and being pulled over?

The Animal Behaviour Centre offers a workshop to help improve your dog's 'on-lead' behaviour. Learn how to teach your dog to walk on a loose lead using reward-based methods. £35.00

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Gundog Workshop

Come and have fun with your dog at our gundog workshop. The aim of the day is to teach you how to harness your dog's natural ability to hunt and retrieve. This not only provides you with a chance to have fun on a walk, but it also teaches you how to begin controlling your dog's hunting and chasing instincts. A full day teaching whistle and retrieve work. All breeds welcome!

10.00 am - 4.30 pm - £60.00

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For further information on how to book you and your best friend a place on our next workshop , please contact us on 01932 574293.

The Animal Behaviour Centre
St Ann's Hill Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9NL


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