Nightsabre Groenendaels - Dog Training Courses

Junior Course

An 8 week course for puppies (5 months and older) and those who have had little training previously.

The Junior Course has been designed for puppies over the age of 5 months and young dogs. This course continues on where the puppy course finishes, but can easily be taken by any beginner. This course will run for 8 weeks. During this time you will learn how to train your puppy or young dog using hands off reward based training methods, such as clicker training.

The main advantage to this class is that I will teach you to make sure that your dog becomes an accepted part of our society, by teaching her what is and is not allowed and ensuring that you have control of your dog at all times.

Each class is 1 hour long and will have a maximum of six dogs and handlers. Some of the exercises covered are: Sit, Down, Stand, Coming when called, Walking on a loose lead, Controlled Greeting, Coming away from distractions, Sit and Down Stays and General Control. As well as covering topics such as problem prevention and socialisation.

Classes are held at the Ibberton and Belchalwell Village Hall in Ibberton Nr Blandford Forum, Dorset, every Tuesday evening starting at 8:45 pm and at the Puddletown Village Hall, Dorset, every Wednesday evening at 8:15 pm.

The Junior Course is £75.

Next Course start date:

Ibberton Village Hall

17th March 2015 - places available, Bookings now being taken

12th May 2015 - Bookings now being taken

Puddletown Village Hall

18th March 2015 - Places Available, bookings now being taken.

20th June 2015 - bookings now being taken.

Download Junior Course Booking form

Novice/ Advanced Course

An 8 week course for those who have completed the Junior course or similar.

This course is suitable for those having completed the Junior course and those who have received a similar level elsewhere. This course will run for 8 weeks and will cover more advanced exercises such as heel free with distractions, distance control, send aways, scent work and retrieves as well as building on the level of heelwork, stays, recalls and other obedience exercises already taught at Junior Course level.

Classes will be 1 hour in duration and held at the Ibberton Village Hall in Ibberton nr Blandford Forum on a Tuesday Evening and Puddletown Village Hall, Puddletown on a Wednesday evening.

This course runs a few times per year, next course date to be announced.

Course fee is £75.

To register your interest please contact me via email or phone 07896 275357

Mini Courses for Specific training Problems

4 week training courses designed to help you with specific training problems.

Our mini courses will run throughout the spring and summer months from the Puddletown hall and concentrate on specific training problems.

Each mini course runs for 4 weeks and each week we concentrate on teaching our dogs how to behave in different circumstances and contexts. To do this week 1 will be taught in the hall, with weeks 2 to 4 being organised at different locations so that we can perfect the behaviour in different situations and environments.

These courses are limited to 2 - 4 dogs and handlers.

We are offering the following mini courses:

Perfecting Recalls, coming when called regardless of the environment and distractions.

Lead walking with ease, walking on a loose lead everywhere.

Your dog: the Social Butterfly, ideal for those dogs who need to work on their social skills.

Please note: These classes are not suitable for aggressive dogs.

The Mini Courses are £45 per dog and handler.

Course start dates to be announced

RingCraft Training

Ringcraft training with a difference! We strive to help you resolve the problems you are experiencing in the show ring using positive training methods.

Ringcraft classes are held at the Puddletown Village Hall on Wednesday Afternoons. The class will start at 2:30 pm and will last for approx 1 hour. During these classes you will learn how to correctly handle your dog for the show ring. We will show you how to stand or stack your dog and teach you the do's and don'ts of Dog Showing. We will also teach your dog to accept being handled by a Judge. This class is also ideal for those wanting to socialise their dog to a high standard, as it will teach your dog to pay attention to you regardless of the other dogs in the class.

The class fee will be £3.00 per dog and handler, payable at the beginning of each lesson. One handler with two dogs will pay £5.00 per session. A yearly Membership fee (due in August each year) of £7.50 will apply and be payable when you join us.

For more information and to book your place please contact me.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are available for those who prefer one to one lessons or those experiencing training problems. Home visits are preferred for private lessons, alternatively sessions can be arranged at either of our Halls.

Private lessons are charged at £25 per hour. Discounts are available for several sessions booked together. Please contact me for details.

For behavioural problems please see the Behaviour Consulations page.

* Please note: Home visits within a 10 mile radius are included in the prices quoted. Visits outside this area are charged at £0.40 per mile.

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Dog Training Courses

Courses for puppies and older dogs, Mini courses for specific training problems, Ringcraft Training and 1-2-1 training sessions

Behavioural Consultations

We offer behaviour consultations on veterinary referals and offer a full rehabilitation package...

Dog Training Courses/

Dog Training Courses

Pre-Vaccination Puppy Visit

Puppy Foundation Course

Junior Course

Novice/ Advanced Course

Mini Courses for Specific training Problems

4 week training courses designed to help you with specific training problems.

RingCraft Training

Private Lessons

Dog Training Courses

Behavioural Consultations