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;
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Building calmness as a default behaviour including puppy chewing/teething, nipping, mouthing, toileting etc.
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Appropriate socialisation introductions including body language to look for when a dog is not comfortable and what can be considered inappropriate approaches.
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Appropriate and inappropriate play including some breed specific behaviours
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Loose-lead walking, recall and building general focus and engagement
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Building value in a boundary/safe space when training and building on impulse control and tolerance of frustration via stays, leave and drop
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Managing arousal levels such as jumping up, disengagement, performing in arousal behaviours and managing over-arousal/excitement
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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;
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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