DUE TO DEMAND FOR BEHAVIOUR
CONSULTATIONS, PRIVATE TRAINING IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
I hope to resume this service from
September. In the meantime please visit
www.abtc.org.uk and search the register of "Animal Training
Instructors" to find qualified and experienced help with dog training.
I offer private
training sessions for dogs of all ages, on a one-to-one basis. These individual
sessions can be absolutely tailored to cover the training that you want to
complete with your dog, and have the additional advantage of avoiding the
distraction that other dogs may cause. If you have concerns about taking your
dog to training classes with other dogs, individual sessions will be more
appropriate for you.
Sessions take place in my secure field near
Stowmarket. Training can
include the following:
basic training exercises as required ("sit",
"down", introduction to the lead and "heel", and a recall)
lead-work
extended "down"
"stay"
tricks
clicker training
retrieving
During these sessions I work with you and provide
assistance and demonstrations, but you actually do the training.
Before we begin we'll discuss what you hope to achieve, and decide
how many sessions are likely to be needed; the number can be
adjusted according to the progress you and your dog make!
Individual training sessions at my premises last
an hour and cost £45.
Please
contact me if you would like to discuss your requirements before
booking, or if you require a training session at your home.
In some cases, unwanted behaviour can be resolved
through training, without the need for a full behavioural consultation.
However, short training sessions or group classes
are not suitable for dogs who display fearful, aggressive or vocal behaviour
towards dogs or people - for these issues a behaviour consultation is the
most appropriate and effective approach.
If you are unsure whether your dog's
behaviour is a training or a more complex behavioural issue, please
contact me to discuss this.
Classes for adolescent dogs (6-18 months) are suitable as a
follow-on for puppy class graduates, or for owners who want to build
on their dog's training among distractions.
If you and your dog didn't come to
my puppy class, please contact me to arrange a one-to-one session
first (so we can ensure that a class environment is right for your
dog).
Classes
take place on Saturday mornings, and on weekday evenings in the
summer. This course costs £75 for 5 weeks.
