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New Puppy Classes

After the recent surge in demand for places on our puppy training classes, things seem to be getting back to normal. We still have some places available on our next puppy course due to start on Sunday 4th July 2021.

If you are not sure whether the classes are right for you, or you want to see what it is all about, then get in touch and you are welcome to come along and watch one of our lessons in advance (without your pup though).

We have added a short clip of a recent Little Learners class who are due to graduate any time now.

 

 

Little Learners Puppy Course

Our Little Learners is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course. The course will give you the skills to have a rewarding and happy relationship with your new canine friend. 

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Little Learners Puppy Course*FULL

Our Little Learners is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course. The course will give you the skills to have a rewarding and happy relationship with your new canine friend. 

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Little Learners Puppy Course*FULLY BOOKED

Our Little Learners is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course. The course will give you the skills to have a rewarding and happy relationship with your new canine friend. Read More →

Little Learners Follow On*FULL

Our Little Learners follow on course is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 9 months who have completed the Little Learners course. The course will build on the skills taught in Little Learners. Read More →

Little Learners (Chester-le-Street)*FULLY BOOKED

Our Little Learners is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course. The course will give you the skills to have a rewarding and happy relationship with your new canine friend. Read More →

Little Learners Puppy Course*FULL

Our Little Learners is for fully vaccinated pups aged under 24 weeks at the start of the course. The course will give you the skills to have a rewarding and happy relationship with your new canine friend. Read More →

Life Skills (Chester-le-Street)

Because all of the dogs attending life skills have either already been assessed by us or completed a previous training course with us, we can be confident that when you attend life skills, the class will be suitable for your dog. This course is suitable for any dog aged over 22 weeks who has completed a training course or received a one to one training session with us.

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Halloween

Have a Good Dog wants pets and their owners to have a Happy Halloween!

Halloween is lots of fun for kids and adults alike, but many dogs will be spooked and scared (and not in a fun way!) by people in fancy dress coming to your door. Have a Good Dog offers the following “thirteen” (well, it is Halloween after all) tips for dog owners, kids and parents:

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Level Three (Lanchester)

The primary aim is that they enjoy learning these ‘tasks’….it’s great fun for them but at the same time they are being taught good manners.
All exercises must comply with the APDT Code of Practice and positive motivational methods must be employed at all times. Clickers, food and toys may be used wherever needed and appropriate at this stage for rewarding, but not luring, behaviour.