Q: Are you going to train my dog for me? A: Definitely not! Each week we will show you how to train your dog. Our classes are practical and "hands on" with opportunities to ask questions. However, to get the most out of our classes you and your dog will need to regularly practice what you have learned. We recommend training little and often, say a couple of times a day for five minutes or so.
Q: Do you offer one-to-one training?
A: All training is done in classes with up to ten dogs, all at a similar stage in their training. Two trainers are allocated to each class and there are opportunities to ask them specific questions during and after your class. However, in the time and space available we are unable to offer regular one-to-one training.
Q: I've got two dogs, can I bring both of them? A: Of course you may bring more than one dog to classes. But you will only be able train one dog per handler in each class. If there is only one handler we will endeavour to accomodate the dogs in different classes (eg one in puppies and one in beginners). If there are two handlers it may be possible to train both dogs in the same class. Please bear in mind that dogs who live together may be distracted by eachother (this is particularly the case with litter brothers/sisters) and this could slow down their learning. Class and course fees apply to each dog, but only one membership payment is required, this will need to be family membership if there is more than one handler.
Q: Are children welcome? A: Your new dog is part of the family and children are welcome to come along to the classes either as participants or spectators. See our Children page for guidance and advice.