Puppy classes, Dog training classes/courses and private one to one training

From puppies through to adults, including rescue dogs we offer fun obedience training for puppies, novice and advanced. What makes us different from most of the rest? -

  Specific groups, puppies, novice and advanced
  Small group classes generally a maximum of 8 dogs
  7 week courses, which is structured so you learn new things each week                      Approximately 1 hour each week
  or 1/2 or 1 day recall, pulling on the lead and novice course
  Free goody bag worth over £12 for new puppy and novice groups dogs
  No harsh treatments used such as choke/check chains, prone or E collars
  Positive reinforcement clicker training, the most up to date, kind and fair method         Teaching dogs to become responsive in a fun way
  The basics and more sit, down, stay, recall, leave, lead work, prevent jumping up, etc
  Advanced - working towards off lead, some fun agility,rally-o, etc
  Qualified behaviourist and trainer Practitioner COAPE CAPBT
  Member of the APDT00856 (assoc. pet dog trainers)
  Assoc. member of BVNA British Veterinary nursing assoc.  

It may sound strange but unlike a lot of 'training classes' you do actually get tutored in how to train your dog. We will show you how to achieve the desired behaviours with one of the class dogs, how to make it as easy for you and your dog to learn as quickly as possible. We don't use our own dogs to demo or just have you walking around in circles each week doing the same thing, week after week, expecting you to just know what to do.   

Whilst we are based in Airdrie we cover home visits and have owners attending our dog training courses from all over  -   Airdrie, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, Baillieston, Uddingston, Gartcosh, Kilsyth, Paisley, Bellshill, Motherwell, Lanark, Holytown, Armadale, Shotts, Falkirk and many more areas. All class group courses are held in a hall in Airdrie town centre - postcode ML6 6EA, click here to see the MAP of the hall where all the dog training courses/classes are held.

Private one to one training
If you cant manage courses, you only have a few issues you wish to deal with or you would rather have personal attention.

Puppy class/course (see the puppies page for more details)
  Between 10 and 19 weeks of age upon intake (depending on vaccinations)
  Advice on general puppy behaviour toilet training made easy, stop biting/mouthing, chewing,etc
  What a puppies needs are - diet, exercise, guidance
  Appropriate socialisation and manners
  Working to wards the kennel club good citizen scheme puppy foundation certificate


Novice course and 1 day course (all dogs must be friendly with other dogs and people and not excessively barky to join - if you do have issues with this then a private session will be more suitable or the dog dog reactive courses

1 Day Novice course

  enquire for further details 

  After puppy course or any new dogs usually from approximately 20 weeks
  Advice on the problem adolescent age (6 - 18mths) when most dogs are re homed
  Focusing on key issues such as pulling on the lead, re-call and jumping up
  Mainly focused on issues outside whilst walking your dog
Advanced course                                                                                                                                    boxer dog
  Progress from the novice course, working to a more advanced degree
  Some fun agility
  Target training
  Rally-Obedience
  Aim to work dogs off lead                                                                                            Tricks                                                                                                                         And much more

To book courses email first to find out suitability and class availability on email or call on 01236 830822 or go to the shop

Testimonial

Luna Newfoundland
We cannot emphasise enough how much Luna has benefited from and enjoyed each and every class she has attended. luna newfoundlandFrom the very first puppy class where we learnt how to use clicker training and basic commands to the advanced class where we are working with her off lead she has steadily improved and turned into a contented and lovable bear!

With Luna being a giant breed these classes have proved to be absolutely essential. We are able to control her and be confident around other dogs and people with her. Luna looks forward to class each week and loves seeing all her buddies! She is truly a happy dog :)

Stephanie and Stephen Waugh, Leadhills, June 2007

 

NEW!!


Dog to Dog Reactive Courses


Does your dog show aggression (barking, lunging, growling or snapping) towards other dogs? If so then the new 'Dog to Dog Reactive' courses may be suitable. Call or email for further details 

We've just started week 1 of the course but its going well so far, here's a quote from an owner -

"Just to let you know my thought of last night’s class was very impressive. I was quite surprised by the way everyone (including the dogs) worked well to keep as calm and controlled as much as possible. I am looking forward to the next few weeks to see just how the dogs and owners improve".  Thanks, Joyce Scott and Jack 14/07/11