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Fun Agility & Flyball - Pre-Agility - Introduction to Fun Agility and Flyball for beginners
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Puppy Socialisation & Training
It is extremely important to socialise your puppy from the moment he comes to your home, which is usually at around 7-9 weeks, he will already have learnt how to be a dog from his Mum and litter brothers and sisters. And hopefully the breeder will have already handled him, began toilet training and introduced him to household sights and sounds. The best way to start is to have as many positive, calm interactions in your home. This is a good time to invite the neighbours, friends and family and their children in for a cup of tea.
It is important to introduce your puppy to other pets in the home and you can start some basic training straight away. When your puppy has completed his vaccinations, devote time to take your puppy to all the places that you intend to spend your future with him. ie: local parks, shops, school, town, on the bus, in the car, the local pub, friends & families homes. If he is small enough to carry, you can take him out and about before completion of vaccinations. It's a big world out there! All these experiences must be positive ones and when handled correctly will result in a well balanced and socialised happy dog.
Sue's Pre-Agility classes and Puppy Consultations are ideal to get you on the right track.
Before You get Your Puppy by Dr Ian Dunbar After You Get Your Puppy by Dr Ian Dunbar
What does Sit Dog Training Offer?
Before we get our Puppy advice x 1 home visit
Are you thinking about getting a new puppy, not sure what breed is right for you? where is it best to get our puppy? Which one do we choose? How do we prepare for our new arrival? When do we start training our puppy? There are still unscrupulous people out there, please plan carefully and don't let your heart rule your head. We need to wipe out the puppy farms by buying from responsible breeders. Buying puppies from bad breeders and dealers can result in heartache.
Cost: £60 + Travel
This includes an initial consultation & training visit to help you with any problems and to give you and your puppy basic training guidance, The earlier the better, A typical visit will last around two hours. Also provided as part of my consultation visit will be a support service for as long as you need me, this can be either by telephone ( between 9am and 7pm Monday to Saturday), or text and email at any time. I love Clicker training and so this will be demonstrated in most cases. You will receive my puppy training book, a free clicker and training treats.
If you require further training sessions, these can then be arranged at an additional hourly rate. Why not bring puppy along to my pre- agility class. First lesson free if you have had a puppy consultation.Cost: £60 + Travel
Pre-Agility Class
Dogs from completion of vaccinations to approximately one year.
The aim of the pre-agility classes, will be to teach your dog, obedience, control and direction, while learning agility skills and Socialization by having fun, Puppies and adolescents will be limited to low level equipment.
At approximately one year they can join the Fun Agility beginners class.
Cost: £6 per dog per session (sessions paid in advance in blocks of six = £36, when you have used six, then you can book a further six and so on, sessions are transferable to differant classes)
Adult Dog Training
Before we get our Dog advice x 1 home visit
Are you thinking about getting a new dog, adopting a rescue dog? Not sure what breed is right for you? where is it best to get our dog? How do we prepare for our new arrival? When do we start training our new dog? How do we introduce a second dog to our home?Cost: £60 + Travel
Behavioural Consultation and training session for behavioural issues, x 1 visit to your home.
What does this involve?
On my visit When I have observed and assessed your situation and ascertained your individual needs. Both you and your dog will receive immediate hands on training on the day. During this time, you will be shown training methods and practical demonstrations to suit your situation. All the family will be actively encouraged to participate in them, I always endeavor to make it interesting and fun for you and your dog. I stay with you until you are confident with the training instructions given on my visit. A typical visit takes 3 - 4 hours.I love Clicker training and so this will be demonstrated in most cases. I will provide you with Clicker & Treats.
After my Visit: You will be provided with a written behavioural modification program and additional information and training sheets, specific to your needs.
Also provided as part of my consultation/training visit will be a support service for as long as you need me, this can be either by telephone ( between 9am and 7pm Monday to Saturday), or text and email at any time.
If you require further training sessions, these can then be arranged at an additional hourly rate with a discount for block bookings.Cost: £120 + Travel costs. For multi dog homes I charge £10 per additional dog.
Availability by appointment Monday to Friday, daytime.
One to One Hourly lessons;
Ideal for owners that cannot for whatever reason attend training classes. or just prefer that personal touch. I meet you and your dog at your home or a pre-arranged open space, or you can come to my training centre in Haxey, where we can concentrate on your specific training needs. If you wish to share the cost of a lesson with another dog owning friend then that is alright by me. I offer a discount for block bookings.
Cost: £20 per hour + Travel costs if I come to you. By Appointment.
Introduction to Clicker Training
Clicker training is a lovely way to train your dog, they love it! I will show you the techniques and condition your dog to the clicker to get you started. After that there really is no limit to the behaviours and tricks you can teach your dog using the clicker. Includes free clicker & Treats. This can be done at your home or my training centre.
Cost: £40 + Travel costs if I come to you.
Still not sure? Then please read my clients testimonials
Most feel a little nervous of starting new training classes with their dogs, cautious of commiting to a class with the worry that they or their dog will not like it. For this reason I encourage new people to come along with their dog and have a look and a trial run, before that commitment. I would always recommend that you visit any training class before you decide. If the trainers do not agree to this then give them a miss.
My training, is calm and kind, with a modicum of discipline.
I only use positive reward methods, including clicker training.
I do not use rattle bottles, squirty water or choke chains or any other harsh methods.
When a change in your dogs behaviour occurs, especially when showing aggression, it is advisable to seek the advice of a qualified veterinary surgeon to rule out any medical problems before embarking on a behavioural programme.
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