Members are invited to participate in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme if they wish. There will be Good Citizen tests at certain times during the year for those wishing to measure their progress in handling their dogs.

PUPPY

There is a proforma on the website to be filled in and brought with you on your first class. The link is on the Facebook page. Remember the 10-Module Puppy Course is paid in full on your first class. Cash only and in an envelope with your full name, phone number and dog’s name. We operate a voucher system.

YOU ATTEND CLASSES AT THE CLUB AT YOUR OWN RISK. No guests without prior consent from Rachel.

To keep everyone safe, there cannot be any touching of other people’s dogs. This includes Trainers who will be unable to handle your dog.

Please choose your preferred class day and phone Tom to book a space. Please notify of any disabilities. Upon confirmation from Tom please send a copy of your up-to-date vaccination record to ensure your place.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Normal lead, collar and correct identity disc: no choke chains or extending leads; two non-squeaky toys. Ball on a rope is ideal; bowl and water for your dog; lots of treats; mat for “send-away” exercise, e.g. a carpet square (these can be purchased from the Club if necessary £2); poo bags (poo must be taken home and not left at the Club).

Please come prepared for all weathers in case training is held outside.

NO CHAIRS AVAILABLE: please bring and remove your own if required.

NO TOILET FACILITIES

NO REFRESHMENTS: please bring your own.

PLEASE BRING ANY EQUIPMENT YOU MAY REQUIRE to participate in the class: bowl; water for your dog; send-away mat; lots of treats etc.

ONLY PARK AT THE CUSTOMER PARKING SIGNS. DISABLED DRIVERS AT THE DISABLED MARKED SPACE.

PAYMENT (EITHER CASH OR VOUCHERS) MUST BE IN AN ENVELOPE with your name, phone number and dog’s name on it. No change will be given.

BY ATTENDING CLASSES, YOU AGREE TO ADHERE TO THESE RULES.

INTERMEDIATE
For those who have “graduated” from the above class and are aiming for, initially, pet obedience, perhaps working towards competitive level obedience. We have Intermediate classes for those who may need a “refresher” and not yet ready for the Advanced obedience classes. The Intermediate class is also useful for those who now find themselves with a “teenage attitude” dog whose behaviour may benefit from more focussed training activities.
These, and the Advanced level classes, are mainly run outside which provides a more natural and normal environment for training the handler and dog.

ADVANCED
For those dogs who can work off the lead and listen to their handlers. The exercises are varied and very active, challenging the dog and handler to work together in all exercises, levels and different disciplines.

PET DOG AGILITY

Pet agility classes are proving to be very popular with our Members!

NEW MEMBERS WISHING TO JOIN AGILITY CLASSES:
The booking process is that the applying new customer will be required to participate in an Obedience Class to help assess the handling of their dog. The Obedience Class will be free as a taster to joining as a full Member if they subsequently wish. Whilst at the Obedience Class the new Member will be able to write their name down on the Agility Class dates of their choice. Payment is due when putting their name down. If the customer is unable to participate in the Class chosen then a reserve(if available)  will be put in their place and money/voucher refunded. If it is too short notice and or there are no reserves to replace them then the money will not be refunded.

MEMBERS WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN AGILITY CLASSES:
Class lists are on the board. Please write your name down on the weeks you wish to participate. Payment is due when putting your name on the list. If you are unable to participate on the chosen dates then a reserve will be put in your place (if available) and the money refunded. If it is too short notice and/or there are no reserves then the money will not be refunded.

ONE TO ONE SESSIONS
These are for those handlers who do not feel that classes are for them just yet or would prefer personal attention. The One-to-One Sessions also apply for those handlers who may be experiencing a range of problems with their dogs such as:
a. pulling on the lead;
b. barking
c. not listening to the handler;
d. not returning to the handler on a walk.
There are an extensive variety of issues that may be covered on the One-to-One Sessions.

CLASS TIMES
			Wednesday Morning	Thursday Evening	Sunday Morning
Puppy/Beginner Obedience			10.00am – 10.45am	7.00pm – 7.45pm	10.00am – 10.45am
Intermediate Obedience			11.00am – 11.45am
Advanced Obedience			12 noon – 12.45pm
Pet Dog Obedience					11.00am – 11.45am
Beginners Pet Dog Agility				8.00pm – 9.00pm
Please contact : Tom Painter.  Tel. 07305 127090                                    Or contact us via E-mail or Facebook, as above.

COSTS OF CLASSES
Classes are £10 per dog