Classes

Beginners

**DAY-TIME CLASS** - Beginner Class starting Thursday 18th September 2-3 p.m. at East Oakley Village Hall

Puppy Foundation

We are now taking bookings for the puppy course starting at Kempshott on the 1st October, 6.30 - 7.30 p.m.

This class is for puppies aged between 12 and 25 weeks at the start of the course

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We are now taking bookings for the **DAY-TIME** Puppy Course starting at East Oakley Village Hall on 18th September 1-2 p.m.

This class is for puppies of 18 weeks or under at the start of the course.

Puppy Foundation Courses

Puppy foundation classes are run at:

Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke on Wednesday evenings from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.

Rathbone Pavilion, North Waltham on Monday evenings 8 to 9 p.m.

**DAY-TIME CLASS** East Oakley Village Hall, Oakley on Thursday afternoons 1 to 2 p.m.


All classes run over a six week course for dogs aged under 18 weeks at the start of the course. Pre booking is essential as places are limited to a maximum of 8 puppies at Kempshott, 6 puppies at Oakley and 5 puppies at North Waltham. This limit enables each puppy and owner to receive individual help with every exercise whilst ensuring an effective start to puppy socialisation.

The Puppy Foundation Course is the first level of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme and on successful completion of the course a certificate and rosette is awarded. There is NO TEST at the end of the course achievements are simply recorded by your trainer on an assessment record sheet. The following exercises are examples of some things that are covered:


· Responsibility and care
· Cleanliness and identification
· Attentive response to name
· Play
· Socialisation
· Handling and inspection
· Recall
· Sit/down/stand
· Lead walking
· Food manners



The environment is intended to be relaxed and non-competitive. Puppy training sessions are intended to be fun for you and your dog while it is learning socialisation skills and basic commands. There is usually a lot of laughter as well as learning!!

The cost for this course is £60, which includes:

* handouts dealing with common problems
* an information pack with course training booklet
*Telephone support during and after the course

For more information on Puppy Foundation Assessments - Click Here

To book a place on a puppy foundation course at Kempshott or North Waltham - contact Alex
on 01256 398162

To book a place on a **DAY-TIME** puppy foundation course at Oakley - contact Mandy on 01256 782154

for more information about Oakley dog training classes by email click here

or for more info for Kempshott or North Waltham classes by e-mail click here

Beginner Classes

The beginner classes need to be pre-booked, are limited to 8 dogs (6 in Oakley classes) and run for 6 weeks. They cover the exercises needed for owners who want a well behaved pet. They also provide a foundation for those wishing to further their training for obedience, agility or the show ring. These classes are suitable for dogs that have had no previous training but are too old for the puppy class. They are also suitable for rescue dogs and for dogs who have already been to classes but who need reminding of the basic skills.

All dogs must be up to date with the vaccinations recommended for their age group by their vet. Puppies who have completed the puppy class are welcome along with older dogs attending classes for the first time. However, we regret we are unable to take dogs with a history of aggression.

Older children are welcome to take part in the training whilst under their parent’s supervision.

The six week beginner course will include the following exercises:

Walking on a loose lead
Recall
Sit to greet people (no jumping up)
Stays
Safe play & retrieving
Emergency stop
Stand for examination
Leave on command

There is also normally time for question and answer sessions to deal with specific problems you may be having.

The course is designed around preparing dog and owners for the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme Bronze Award.

The cost for this course is £60



To book a place on an beginners course at Kempshott - contact Alex
on 01256 398162

To book a place on a **DAY-TIME** beginners course at Oakley - contact Mandy on 01256 782154

For more info on the Kennel Club Bronze Award - click here.

High Fliers

The high flyers are for those dogs and handlers who are interested in competition or who simply wish to stretch their training skills even further. A range of activities such as indoor hurdling, searching for hidden articles and competition nights ensure owners and their dogs get a healthy dose of fast and furious fun to balance the calmer exercises of stays, stand for examination and distance control.

This class runs on a 'drop in' basis and is open to dogs and owners who have reached a good standard of control in one of our other classes.

For information on High Flier classes contact Alex on 01256 398162

or for information via e-mail click here