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Training Classes

Training classes are in a variety of areas and are different levels based on previous experiences and training. Please check if we are in your area and there is availability before booking.  If you are interested but cannot make the set time and day please get in touch, 1:1 sessions do however cover the exact same concepts and training, please get in touch to learn more!

All classes MUST be booked in advance and payment must be made in advance and this is only refundable up to 2 weeks before the class start date. You can join the classes at ANY time from the start date as they are ongoing classes, however this is a first come, first serve basis. 

Puppy Foundation Course and Puppy Memberships

Puppy Foundation: 8 week course; £120 (Option 1) that can be split in two payments of £60 (Option 2)

An 8 week course to build foundations for puppies and are eligible from first vaccinations up until 1 year old. The 8 week course is a set structured course, but you can join at anytime. This class supports puppies and dog up to 1 year old to support through puppy ownership and adolescent periods. This covers the basics all through the power of training games. It provides the 'foundation' to most common behaviour struggles in dog's lives, puppies only need to have their first vaccination to join. If you are unsure then please get in touch.

The course includes;

  • Building calmness as a default behaviour including puppy chewing/teething, nipping, mouthing, toileting etc.

  • Appropriate socialisation introductions including body language to look for when a dog is not comfortable and what can be considered inappropriate approaches. 

  • Appropriate and inappropriate play including some breed specific behaviours 

  • Loose-lead walking, recall and building general focus and engagement 

  • Building value in a boundary/safe space when training and building on impulse control and tolerance of frustration via stays, leave and drop

  • Managing arousal levels such as jumping up, disengagement, performing in arousal behaviours and managing over-arousal/excitement

  • Building confidence in our dogs and enrichment activities you can do to broaden your dogs skills and enrichment. 

You can view the criteria for foundation membership HERE

Puppy Membership; £60 a month

We believe that training is an ongoing process and therefore aim to provide ongoing support and instruction through different life stages. You can also go on to achieve different levels based on your puppies individual achievements (Bronze, Silver, Gold). This is eligible once you have completed the puppy foundation course. 

For classes that are FULLY booked, you can be added to the waiting list by signing up to the membership and are eligible for 1-1 sessions until a space becomes available. 

View the criteria for Bronze, Silver and Gold

Class Details Puppy Foundation AND Memberships

Weston-Super-Mare

NEXT START DATE 10/04

Mondays 

18:00-19:00

3rd WSM Scout Hut

41 Totterdown Road 

Weston-Super Mare

BS23 4LJ

Winscombe

NEXT START DATE 12/04

Wednesday 
18:30-19:30 

Winscombe Community Centre 
Sandford Road

BS25 1HP

Hanham

NEXT START DATE 25/03

Saturday
10:00-11:00

Hanham Community Centre

118-124 High Street 

Hanham 

BS15 3EJ

Thornbury

NEXT START DATE 16/04

Sunday
13:00-14:00

Larches Paw Paddock Barn

Larches Farm 

Tytherington Road 

Thornbury 

BS35 3TT

Lifeskill Foundation and Membership

Lifeskill Foundation; 8 week course; £130 (Option 1) that can be split in two payments of £65 (Option 2)

An 8 week course to build foundations and is a set structured course, but you can join at anytime. This covers the basics all through the power of training games. It provides the 'foundation' to most common behaviour struggles in dog's lives, If you are unsure then please get in touch.

The course includes;

  • Building calmness as a default behaviour including chewing/teething, nipping, mouthing, toileting etc.

  • Appropriate socialisation introductions including body language to look for when a dog is not comfortable and what can be considered inappropriate approaches. 

  • Appropriate and inappropriate play including some breed specific behaviours 

  • Loose-lead walking, recall and building general focus and engagement 

  • Building value in a boundary/safe space when training and building on impulse control and tolerance of frustration via stays, leave and drop

  • Managing arousal levels such as jumping up, disengagement, performing in arousal behaviours and managing over-arousal/excitement

  • Building confidence in our dogs and enrichment activities you can do to broaden your dogs skills and enrichment. 

You can view the criteria for foundation membership HERE

Lifeskill Membership; £65 a month

We believe that training is an ongoing process and therefore aim to provide ongoing support and instruction through different life stages. You can also go on to achieve different levels based on individual achievements (Bronze, Silver, Gold). This is eligible once you have completed the foundation course. 

View the criteria for Bronze, Silver and Gold

Enrolment Dates- Lifeskill  Club

Winscombe

Wednesday
20:00-21:00

Winscombe Community Centre 
Sandford Road

Winscombe

BS25 1HP

Hanham

Saturday
11:30-12:30

Hanham Community Centre

118-124 High Street 

BS15 3EJ

FULLY BOOKED

Thornbury

Sunday 
14:30-15:30

Larches Paw Paddock Barn

Larches Farm 

Tytherington Road 

BS35 3TT

SPACES AVALIABLE

SPACES AVALIABLE

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