Please note:

We have restarted our Training sessions under the latest COVID-19 requirements for indoor and external training. When training inside the hall we will socially distance where appropriate and operate a "one way system" for entrancing & exiting. Sanitizing and cleaning will continue as previously. The front car park and adjacent grass area will be used for outside training, with the rear car park reserved for members car parking.
PLEASE SEE TRAINING VACANCIES BELOW.
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Sunday training times & fees
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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 fee:
Annual registration (Handlers):
£3-00 one person £4-00 two people

​Weekly training session fee:
​£2-50 for first dog £1-50 for second

PUPPY FOUNDATION
£20-00 single 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 £2.50 per training session.​

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.

​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 

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

I the meantime if you want to know more about owning a Puppy Please click on this link The Puppy Plan​

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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

​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 charities that are recommended and agreed by the members.

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.