Re-starting training 6th February 2022
Please note

Following our decision to delay our start date for 2022 training until 6th February, we can now confirm that following the recent government statement, we will re-commence training on this date.
​Existing members will  be shortly receiving an email with more detailed information.
During February we will be inviting people on our Puppy Foundation waiting list with training start dates.

During "normal" training sessions we are keeping our class sizes to the number of  handlers/dogs to enable the maintenance of an indoor 2m social distance as we appreciate that there are existing developments and concerns relating to COVID 19 and it's variants.

As people complete their Puppy Foundation training, we are still regularly contacting people on our Puppy Foundation waiting list to commence training.
The Kennel Club considered dogs as "Puppies" for Puppy Foundation certification, providing they finish the course before they are 1 year old. (10 months old at start date for the 8 weeks training)
 

Sunday training times
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Puppy     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 FEE:
Annual registration (Handlers):
£3-00 one handler £4-00 for two

​TRAINING FEES:

Puppy Foundation
£20-00 single pre-payment to cover the 12 training exercises (up to 8 training sessions) plus the single or double annual handlers registration fee.
Missed training sessions that have not been previously notified will still be counted as one of the training weeks.
Any additional weeks training required will be charged at the normal £2.50 per training session.

Post Puppy Foundation
​Weekly training session fee:
​£2-50 for first dog £1-50 for a second
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Training Vacancies

PLEASE NOTE.
We have recently received a large number of Puppy Foundation training inquiries which has unfortunately increased our  training waiting times. 

​The twelve Puppy Foundation training  exercises prescribed by the Kennel Club are organised over a 8 week period which unfortunately limits the number of vacancies created by dogs/people completing and how frequently we can start new people from our waiting list.

Due to the recent increase in training applications for dogs which are over 10 months old, unfortunately our Bronze, Silver & Gold classes are now completely full with no vacancies anticipated in the immediate future.
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For more detailed information please use our contact form HERE or phone 07773225641

All Training fees are "NOT FOR PROFIT" with no personal payments made.​

Please Note:
Although we have a long waiting list we are still regularly starting people who have applied for Puppy Foundation training.
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We hold Sunday morning Training classes for:

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 seven 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.
​A Kennel Club Certificate and rosette will be awarded to those successfully completing the course exercises.

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. 

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 the 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.

​PAYMENT METHODS: At the time of training by CASH, CREDIT/DEBIT cards or BANK TRANSFER to:
DJ-Dog Training Club:  NatWest - Chippenham.
Sort code:  52-21-30  Account No. 28655338

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Whilst nearly all of our members start with the Puppy Foundation which is assessed for certification on a continuous basis. Being formally tested for the  subsequent Awards is a personal option and not mandatory.
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.
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For information sheets on the Good Citizen Award Scheme please click HERE
For new starters information please click HERE

​NOTE
Our fees are set to cover the cost of running the training sessions throughout the year without any personal financial gain. Should any financial surplus be generated, it will be dispersed to agreed charities.

Contact:
By contact form: HERE​
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.