COVID-19 and applications for training

We have now re-commenced training, but with a reduced number of classes and people within each session. We are still taking applications for the Puppy Foundation but unfortunately because of the smaller classes and very large increase in applications, the waiting times are now up to three months or more.

We are following the Action with Communities in Rural England guidelines "ACRE", in carrying out all of our training activities. More information about "ACRE" HERE
and GOV-UK Covid-19 guidance community facilities HERE
For all our indoor training activities, facemasks are now a mandatory requirement.

To reduce cash handling the Puppy Foundation course payment has been revised from weekly payments, to a cash prepayment fee of £20-00 for tuition in the 12 Kennel Club prescribed training exercises, over a 7/8 week period plus the annual registration fee (see below) payable at the first training session. Full details of payment will be explained in our reply to applications.
Up to eight training sessions are usually sufficient to cover all of the Puppy Foundation exercises, but if extra training sessions are required, these can be arranged at our normal weekly training fee.
​Each person joining the Puppy Foundation will receive a "Puppy Foundation pack" detailing all the exercises.
​A Kennel Club Certificate and rosette will be awarded to those successfully completing the course.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions the Kennel Club have restricted the training exercises to those requiring no direct social contact, and have suspended formal certification of GCDS awards at Silver & Gold levels.

Our Silver & Gold training sessions will concentrate on exercises that comply with ongoing COVID-19 requirements and recommendations which will include the majority of "basic" exercises. 
 

Sunday training times:
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Puppy Foundation  9-30 to 10-00 am
Bronze                10-15 to 10-45 am
Silver                  11-00 to 11-30 am
Gold                    11-45 to 12-15 pm

These times could be subject to change according to future class numbers.

Registration and Training fees
Annual registration (Handlers):
£3-00 single £4-00 double membership
Weekly training sessions:
​£2-50 for first dog £1-50 for second

PUPPY FOUNDATION
£20-00 single payment to cover the 12 training exercises (over a 7/8 week period) plus the single or double annual membership handlers registration fee.
Non attendance will still be counted as one of the training weeks.
Any additional weeks training required will be charged at £2.50 per training session.
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Training Vacancies

PLEASE NOTE.

We currently average about 35/45 people on the waiting list.
As vacancies occur there will be some people who do not wish to take a training place. This can reduce the overall numbers of people waiting and therefore the waiting times.
As you can appreciate, because of this it is very difficult to give precise waiting time details.
On average we have 8 Puppy completions every two months (one each week)
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For more detailed information please use our contact form or phone 07773225641

​Contact form HERE 

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We hold Sunday morning Training classes for:

Please see the note above relating to COVID-19 training restrictions and the suspension of formal Kennel Club Award testing.

Please note that whilst nearly all of our members start with the Puppy Foundation which is assessed for certification on a continuous basis. Formal testing for the  subsequent Awards is a personal option and not mandatory.

Puppy Foundation: Following a prescribed recorded Training programme of exercises, covering socialisation and the foundation of basic skills required in daily and home life situations, including the responsibilities involved with Dog ownership. Training will follow exercises found in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Puppy Foundation.
This Training course is designed as an introduction to the basic dog training exercises needed in everyday situations, which many people find sufficient for their immediate needs, or as preparation for Bronze Award Training. 
Please note that our Puppy Training sessions operate on a "continuous" basis, working at each Handler & Puppies pace allowing time to re-enforce the basic commands. The training normally takes from six to eight weeks but if additional training is needed beyond this to complete particular exercises, then this can be arranged at the normal weekly training fee.

Beginners/Bronze Award: For Dogs which are over one year old that have completed the Puppy Foundation or are new to Training. The Training sessions will follow and develop exercises from the Puppy Foundation and progress these to the standard found in the Kennel Club GCDS Bronze Award.​
Please note that at the present time entry to this level directly or progression from the Puppy Foundation is very restricted, due to the extended training times within the Bronze Award training under the present COVID-19 situation.

Intermediate/Silver Award:  For Dogs and Handlers that have been through previous Training and wish to develop and extend the basic socialisation and Training skills beyond the basics. Will include exercises found (but not limited to) the Kennel Club GCDS Silver Award.

Advanced/Gold Award: For Dogs and Handlers that wish to be involved in Training activities at an advanced level including those found at (but not limited to) the GCDS Gold Award.

Training sessions have been organised to also include exercises that promote Training for every day situations to make Dog ownership a happy and pleasant experience for both you and your Dog.
We concentrate on working at each Handler and Dogs pace, developing handling skills to provide consistent lasting quality results.

For information sheets on the Good Citizen Award Scheme please click HERE

For new starters information please click HERE

​We are a not for profit organisation and our Training subscriptions have been set by estimating expenses throughout a calendar year. Should any financial surplus be generated, it will be dispersed to charities that are recommended and agreed by the members.  Please click HERE for our latest pre-COVID-19 donations 

Contact:
By contact form: HERE
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Direct contacts:​

          Doug or Chris Jones Tel. 01249 652519 Mobile 07773225641
          email: dougjones0341@gmail.com

As well as producing proof of current vaccination when starting Training, it is expected that each handler must carry with them some form of “poop scoop” and all dogs must wear a collar and Identification tag/disc/plate complying with the law: Name, address, & post code. (It is advisable to have as many telephone numbers as you can get on the tag/disc/plate).
​Please remember that it will be compulsory to have your Dogs micro chipped from the 6th April 2016

Parents are reminded that a Dog Training environment is not always suitable for young children and therefore children should be closely supervised by an experienced adult on a one to one basis.
​All children should be instructed on the safe codes of practice when handling or being near Dogs, as described on our website page "Children & Dogs"
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​All new Dogs will be assessed during the first few weeks of Training to make sure that they do not exhibit any abnormal or aggressive behaviour which could cause concern to other Members and their Dogs.
Should this occur, you will be advised to seek specialist behaviour Training.