Classes

Our classes

Classes take place on Thursday evening, offering dog training at all levels. New members will usually join either the puppy socialisation or the beginners course, both of which run for 6 weeks. Classes last for half-an-hour or 40 minutes for the intermediate and advanced. Click here to see which trainers are taking each class. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for further information.

6.30pm Puppy Socialisation

For puppies up to 6 months old. The emphasis is on socialisation and play, plus laying the foundations of basic obedience. Participants will start to work towards the Puppy Foundation level of the Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme.

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7.00pm Advanced puppies

For puppies who have completed the socialistion class. Building upon what owners and dogs have learnt already with more socialisation, play and obedience. Participants will attain the Puppy Foundation level of the Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme.

7.30pm Beginners

For new members with dogs over 6 months old. Similar to the puppy course, but tailored for older dogs who may have missed out on socialisation and/or training in their early days. Dogs under 12 months will be able to work towards the Puppy Foundation level of the Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme.

8.00pm Advanced beginners

For graduates from Beginners and Advanced puppies to develop to Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme Bronze level.

8.30pm Intermediate

Working towards Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme Silver level, for dogs and owners who have already attained Bronze level.

9.10pm Advanced

Working towards Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme Gold level, for dogs and owners who have already attained Bronze and Silver level. The socialable class for long-term members who like to get together with like-minded doggy friends!

Competitive obedience at Woodbury

If your hobby is participating in Kennel Club competitive obedience, get together with like-minded people to train your dog(s). Enthusiasts meet on Wednesday or Friday evenings from 7.30pm to 10pm at Woodbury Village Hall. See our Woodbury page for more details.

Pet obedience at Woodbury

We are pleased to offer a general mixed pet obedience class at Woodbury Village Hall on Wednesday or Friday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. See our Woodbury page for more details.

updated on 24 February 2009

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