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At Waggy Tails we will help you how to understand your dog better and hopefully form a better relationship with your dog. We begin training by using tit-bits and toys as lures and rewards. If you disagree with the use of tit-bits we probably are not the club for you, however having said that why not pay us a visit, you may be surprised! We will show you how to use your voice and reward your dog correctly.

Puppy Courses:
All puppies under the age of six months are welcome.
The puppy courses cover:

How to examine your puppy all over without objection.
One of the most important commands you will ever teach your dog.
How to walk nicely on a lead.
How teach your puppy to respond instantly.
How to teach your puppy to come when called.
To respond to it’s name.
To relax and settle down and not be a nuisance.
How to stop your puppy mouthing your hands and clothes.
How to teach your puppy to play and not steal and chase!
These are just some of the exercises covered on the course.

(Click here for a printable version of the Puppy Course information & directions)

Puppy classes are approximately 50 mins to one hour, although this may be shortened if it is deemed by the instructor that the puppies have had enough for that session. Discussions take place within the class with handlers sitting on chairs with your puppy relaxing beside you. Your puppy will only be working part of the hour; this will depend on age, breed and attention span!

Puppy courses times are: Thursday 18.15 pm ~ Saturday 9.30 am.

The next puppy course enrolment dates are:

Thursday 6.15p.m Classes:

22nd April 2010

Saturday 9.30a.m Classes:

17th April 2010

On the first and third Saturday of each month we run a playgroup, playgroups are for all dogs that are attending Waggy Tails courses (Click here to see what goes on at our Dog Playgroups).

The cost of the 6week puppy course is £35.00 (Membership required) You will receive a booklet & toy on your first visit, each week after you will receive weekly homework sheets to help you revise your training.

Waggy Tails encourages puppy owners to take part in the Kennel Club Good Citizen Puppy Foundation Scheme which hopefully will earn you and your puppy a rosette and certificate. This is part of your weekly training no test is involved.

Beginner Courses:
For all dogs over the age of six months (approx.) 8 one-hour training sessions will include the teaching of: Basic obedience and handling skills, Recalls, Stays, Waits, Heelwork, Out walking recalls, Good manners at home and with strangers, Socializing with other dogs, Examining your dogs, Building on your bond with your dog, Play retrieve, Pulling on the lead & Loads of fun and games. The cost is £40.00 (Membership required)

There are only 4 dogs on each course so spaces are limited.

(Click here to open an application form for a beginners course)

Our Next Beginners Course Due Start Dates:

Wednesday Mornings @ 11.30a.m next available course starts 5th May 2010 = spaces.

Tuesday Evenings @ 6.p.m next available course 13th April. = Sorry fully booked. (please consider one of our other Beginners times or send in your application to go on Tuesday cancellation list or next Tuesday course which will be some time in June )

Friday Evenings @ 8.15p.m next available course 12th March = 1 space.

If you would like a space on one of our courses please fill in the Beginners application form clearly stating which course you would like to attend.

Click here to see Beginner class times

Intermediate Classes:
Intermediate classes are for handlers who have gone through basic training and would like to do more. 10 one-hour training sessions will include the teaching of: Longer and further distance stays, Longer recalls, Off lead together recalls, Party tricks, Fun and games & the beginnings of formal retrieves and much more!
We have a maximum of 8 dogs per class. 10 one-hour training sessions will include the teaching of: Longer and further distance stays, Longer recalls, Off lead together recalls, Party tricks, Fun and games & the beginnings of formal retrieves and much more!
We have a maximum of 8 dogs per class. Intermediate classes are for handlers who have gone through basic training and would like to do more. 10 one-hour training sessions will include the teaching of: Longer and further distance stays, Longer recalls, Off lead together recalls, Party tricks, Fun and games & the beginnings of formal retrieves and much more!
We have a maximum of 8 dogs per class. (Membership required)
Click here to see class times

Advanced Classes:
Advanced classes are for handlers who wish to do lots more! 10 one-hour training sessions will include the teaching of: Out of sight stays, Scent work, Retrieves, Send a-ways & More complicated tricks with your dog.
We have a maximum of 8 dogs per class. (Membership required)

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Behavioral Consultations & 121's:
Sheena does all the 1-2-1 & home visits, their are different types of consultations available depending on the problems you are having with your dog.

It is recommended for aggression problems towards people either owners or strangers a home visit would be the better option. The cost of a home visit is £60 + expenses if you live more than 10 miles away. This normally lasts approximately 2 hours. For serious aggression cases which take more time please contact Sheena for details and to discuss your requirements.

Aggression problems towards other dogs or general training problems can be dealt with at the training centre.

1-2-1 sessions at our training centre the cost £15.00 per hour. (minimum 1 hour) over the hour are charged at 1/4 hourly rates.

Membership Details:

Membership is needed for all courses & class attendance, £10.00 first year, £8.00 second year & £5.00 each year there after. Your membership runs for a full year from when you join.