COVID-19 and applications for training

Following our suspension of Training due to the COVID-19 virus we are still taking applications for Training especially for the Puppy Foundation. We are maintaining our list of people who had previously applied and adding the new applications.

Canines are classified as puppies by the Kennel Club up to 12 months old and can complete a puppy foundation training course providing they are below this age on the last training session. Training usually takes eight 30 minute training sessions to complete so Puppies should be enrolled on the course up to 10 months old to qualify for Kennel Club certification.

We will follow government guidelines relating to the virus and re-commence training on the relaxation of social contact restrictions applicable to village halls. Information will be posted about this on this web page and our Facebook group page HERE​

​For more advice on caring for your dog and Covid-19 please click on this Kennel Club link HERE
 

Training times:
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New from 19th January 2020
1) Puppy foundation               9-15 to  9-45am
2) Beginners/Bronze             9-55 to 10-25am
3) Silver class                      10-35 to 11-05am
4) Gold class                         11-15 to 11-45am
5) Advanced/Gold class        11-55 to 12.25pm


Registration and Training fees
Annual registration (Handlers):
£3-00 single £4-00 double membership
Training sessions:
​£2-50 for first dog £1-50 for second
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NEW MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE
​Due to the numbers in our Bronze Award classes, progression into these will need to be discussed as each Handler & Dog completes the Puppy Foundation level, although they will be given the utmost priority.

Training Vacancies

PLEASE NOTE.
​All people who have applied for Puppy foundation training will remain on the list and contacted when our training sessions re-commence.

When we reply to your application for Training we will let you know the number of people who are on the waiting list. To help you work out waiting times, on average we have a 8 Puppy completions every two months (one each week). 

As we have a large number of people at the present time completing the Puppy classes, we have a very restricted entry into the Bronze  class  (see note opposite). 
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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 as opposed to a set "timed" course which can be time restrictive.

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 direct entry to this level without progressing from the Puppy Foundation is very restricted, due to the numbers of people who wish to continue after the  Puppy Foundation Training.

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. We have limited this level to a Sunday at present, to cater for the outdoor exercises required.

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. We have limited this level to a Sunday at present, due to the number of outdoor exercises required.

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 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
More information HERE

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, such as described on the Kennel Club website "Child safety around Dogs" HERE or 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, which unfortunately we are unable to offer.