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                          Pet Obedience

                          Join Obedience Classes

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                          If you would like to attend one of our training classes please click on the link below to fill out our application form. We will review your details and let you know as soon as possible if we have a space in a class that is correctly suited to you and your dog

                          Class Application forms

                          Agility Class Application

                          Pet Obedience Application

                          Puppy Class Application 

                          Returning additional class

                          Happy Training Tips & Guidelines

                          The obedience classes start at 10.45am till 11.45am
                          We recommend that you get there for 10.30am, bring your dogs for a walk so they can get a chance to have a sniff around & do what dog's do best!
                          As you can see below, we work on a reward basis, try not to feed your dog on the morning of class (remember they will be getting a tasty breakie during class with all the treats you have!)
                          Dogs to be kept on lead at all times.
                          Crate Agility only The more hands helping, the sooner classes start, & the more training you will get
                          Normal Collar & Lead:No retractable lead. No choke chains. No chain Lead
                          Treats:Small pieces of chicken / sausage / cheese / liver or a favourite food your dog especially likes. Keep treats in easy reach, a small bag in your pocket or a special treat bag that can be bought in most pet shops. 
                          Toys:Keep your dog’s favourite toy for class & times you play together. Squeaky toys work better with dogs that prefer toys to food
                          Poo Bags It is very important we pick up after our dogs, as it helps keep our parks clean & can also cause a distraction to other working dogs
                          For your comfort Please dress appropriately as you spend a long time standing around & bending down to your dog
                           
                          Remember.......
                          “We train in all weather”

                          Class times
                          All classes are on a sunday

                          All classes placings must be pre-registered
                          Pet Obedience  10.45 - 11.45am
                          Beginners & Intermediate Agility  12 - 1.30pm
                          Competition Agility  1.30 - 3pm

                          {we recommend you arrive 15mins prior to your class to give your dog a chance to settle & do his business }

                          If you are at present in a class & wish to continue on , please reserve your place by filling in the
                           "returning additional class" form

                          Classes Currently Full

                          Week 1 ...         February 12th
                          Week 2 ......     .February 19th
                          Week 3.......    .February 26th
                          Week 4 ....        .....March 4th
                          Week 5 ............  ..March 11th
                          Week 6 ...........   ..March 25th
                           

                          Club Policy

                          All dogs must have a current vaccination certificate.
                          All dogs should be on lead at all times unless under training supervision.
                          Positive reinforcement training, using food or toys, is encouraged by the club.
                          No correction/choker collars are permitted. Same applies for retractable leads.
                          Dogs poo to be cleaned up immediately – and placed in the nearest bin (if you cant find one, ask any assistant to show you  where the nearest bin is)
                          ALL Club Members wishing to train in Agility are responsible for the setting up and taking down of the equipment.
                          Handlers must be Members of the club
                          Agility training will be cancelled in dangerous weather conditions
                          Provision of water is the dog owner’s or handler’s responsibility
                           No bitch in season is permitted on or near the training ground.
                          Hitting or harsh treatment of dogs will not be tolerated.

                          Next Available Classes

                           April 2012
                          All classes placings must be pre-registered
                           to register interest please submit class application form