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And the animals went in two by two.... but why?

Dog Training, Behaviour and Home Boarding Specialists

I have being instructing and conducting behavioural work since 2000 in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire  and Berkshire but moved back to this area in 2005 to be closer to my family; as I was born in Shrewsbury and grew up in Oswestry.

 

From 2000 to 2005 I instructed at Cranbourne Dog Training School; one of the largest, most successful schools in the UK. Including at this time I attended (2000 and 2001) the Volhard Dog Instructor’s Camp in Massacusetts, USA. (see links)

 

I have completed the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology’s Pet Behavioural course; tutored by Peter Neville, Sarah Whitehead, Robin Walker and Val Strong.

 

I am a Member of the Kennel Clubs Accreditation Scheme for Instructors, working towards accreditation.

 

I take an on-going approach to my learning and attend a number of seminars and workshops each year to ensure I am upto date with current thinking and training methods.

 

On my 10 week Beginners Course you will learn how to teach your dog to:-

 

* Down, Sit and Stand

* Sit on loose lead by your side

* Heel – walk on a loose lead by your side

* Sit in front (for putting on lead etc.)

* Attention exercise (watch the handler)

* “Let’s go” exercise (casually walking)

* Sit stay and down stay

* Left U Turn (to keep dog from getting under your feet)

* Recall   ( to come back to “Come” or “Here”)

* Motivational release (as a reward for correct behavior)

* Circle left  (with dog in heel position)

* Down stay

* How to reinforce your come when called

* Long down  (control exercise)

* ‘Leave it’ exercise