Please note:

TRAINING START DATE IS STILL PLANNED FOR - 27th JUNE 2021
Although the existing COVID-19 restrictions have been extended past our planned start date, we are still going to open and plan to conduct the training sessions outside and use the hall for specific training requirements/exercises under the present "rule of 6", until such time that full indoor training can re-commence.


We have recently received a large number of Puppy Foundation training inquiries which has unfortunately increased our  training waiting times by several months.
As the twelve Puppy Foundation training  exercises prescribed by the Kennel Club are organised over a 7/8 week period, this limits the number of vacancies created by dogs/handlers completing and the frequency that we can start new people from our waiting list.
We will continue to contact people who have applied for Training as vacancies occur.
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​I the meantime if you want to know more about owning a Puppy Please click on this link The Puppy Plan

When training, we follow the Action with Communities in Rural England guidelines "ACRE", in carrying out all of our training activities.
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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 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 have recently received a large number of Puppy Foundation training inquiries which has unfortunately increased our  training waiting times by several months.
As the twelve Puppy Foundation training  exercises prescribed by the Kennel Club are organised over a 7/8 week period, this limits the number of vacancies created by dogs/handlers  completing and how frequently we can start new people from our waiting list.
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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 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 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.

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 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.

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.