Dog and Puppy Training Classes are held in Ferndown, Stapehill Wimborne and St Leonards and St Ives Village Halls all within easy reach of Christchurch, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Parkstone and Blandford areas. Have yourself some great fun training your dog! There's no limit to what you can do!
All the halls I use are in lovely safe locations with plenty of parking and two sets of doors to ensure all dogs are safe even if a door is opened. All venues are also suitable for those with mobility problems. There is plenty of room in all classes as I only have a maximum of 7 to a class. Even though I could accommodate a larger class I prefer not to as the more dogs and people there are the noisier a hall can get which means greater distraction and problems for people to hear. Also we have a great atmosphere in class as fewer people mean a greater chance to meet people and make friends. We also run outdoor classes now please click on Outdoor dog Training Classes for more info
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Classes are run at the Ferndown Village Hall, (Multimap) the Stapehill Village Hall (Puppies only as the hall is too small for an adult dog class),(Multimap) and St Leonards and St Ives village Hall in Braeside Road, St Leonards (multimap). All classes are within easy reach of Bournemouth, Parkstone and Poole.
When are the classes run?
- Puppy classes are run on Saturday mornings at 09.15 at Ferndown Village Hall and 18.00 on Mondays and Tuesdays at Stapehill Vilage Hall. I put on more classes subject to demand and hall availability.
I try to ensure that I can accommodate all people who wish to attend puppy classes as a matter of priority as there is an optimum period for training puppies and would always add extra classes as required as long as I can find the hall space.
Benefits of coming to Paws In Hand Dog Training
- You'll love it... really! Have great fun with your pup/dog and make great friends along the way!
- Very competitive prices. I believe dog training should be available to all, not just those who can afford it.
- Personal attention to training ensuring your goals are met
- A one to one session worth £25.00 is available to you for just £10.00 when you book your puppy class
- We are recommended by vets and rescue societies. We are known and trusted and have an excellent reputation to back us up.
- Free samples of good value, high quality foods
- Money off vouchers on foods
- Discounts on some products for people attending classes, one to ones or behaviour counselling
- Outdoor optional top up sessions for all dogs attending Paws In Hand classes every other Saturday afternoon (What's New)
- Good guidance on canine nutrition
- Experienced and qualified trainers and behaviourist running your classes
- Small class sizes
- Three to four very enthusiastic and experienced assistants working with me, one of whom is also an APDT member.
About Puppy Classes
All classes are run using NO punishment and rely on rewards based training techniques. Class sizes are a maximum of 7. If you go to a class using treats you need to know how to fade out the treats to improve the training results.
The puppy course is really good fun and covers the following over a 6 week period. For the puppy classes only I offer a complimentary one to one session should you need it once you have booked and paid for the class. Not all issues can be recreated in a class environment which is why I offer this service.
- Basic obedience (sit, down, stand, heel walk etc). Fun competitions.
- Tricks
- Puppy emotional and social development
- Sociable play (controlled)
- Socialisation
- Overcoming existing problems
- Habituation (getting used to new things)
- Nutrition and general care
- Problem prevention
- Homework
- Information sheets
At the end of the course all puppies receive a Paws In Hand Puppy Foundation Certificate. Puppy classes cost £45.00 for the six week course including complimentary one to one session.
About Continuation Classes
These classes are for puppies moving on to the next level of training and for other dogs which were too old (bless 'em) for the puppy class. There is a maximum of 7/8 dogs. We try to keep the classes fresh with new, fun and exciting activities. You work to the standard you want and the standard can be as informal or formal as you want! These classes include:
- General obedience to a higher standard
- Zero impact agility
- Circuit training
- New obedience tasks (send away, retrieve, halt, group recall etc)
- More complex tricks
- Closer heel work
- Closer interaction with other dogs on lead
- Fun competitions
- The option of taking independently assessed certificates equivalent to the Kennel Club Good Citizens Scheme (only if you want to, no pressure though)
Continuation classes cost £45.00 for a six week course.
Please contact me on 01202 861340 or 07764 250554 or via e mail for further information about any of my classes.