SERVICES 

KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN CLASSES

Puppy Foundation Class - Tuesday or Fridays at Leeming Village Hall, DL7 9SS 6.30pm - 7.00pm for 6 weeks The class includes the following exercises:- very basic walking on a loose lead, learning how to examine your dog to prepare for vet or grooming sessions, teaching your puppy how to sit, stand and down, come when called (recall), stay command, soc  ialisation with other puppies, adult dogs and people. Food manners and how to take an article safely from your puppy.

Bronze Class -  Monday, Tuesdays, or Friday 7-8pm for 10 weeks  The class includes the following exercises:- Improving your lose lead walking, control at a gate, walking amongst people and dogs in a controlled manner, stay for 1 minute with lead on, recall directly to the handler, groom and examine your dog.  The handler will learn Responsibility and Care of the dog such as a dog's needs, Illness and responsibility of ownership.

Silver Class - Tuesday 8.00pm - 9.00pm Friday 7.00-8.00pm for 10 weeks You cannot attend silver class without having completed the Bronze Level. The class includes the following exercises:- Walk on a loose lead on a pavement, rejoin handler (dog sits and waits whilst handler moves off and then handler calls dog to heel) 2 minute stay, vehicle control, come away from distractions, controlled greetings, food manners, examine the dog (by another person), show you can play with your dog.  The handler will learn Responsibility and Care of the dog such as why a dog barks, advice on what children should not do to dogs', vehicle travel. 

Gold Class - Tuesday 8.00pm - 9.00pm  Frdiay 7.00-8.00pm for 10 weeks. You cannot attend Gold class without having completed the Silver Level.The class includes the following exercises:- road walk, rejoin handler, off lead heelwork, down stay 2 minutes (30 seconds out of sight), send the dog to bed, stop the dog, relaxed isolation, food manners, examine the dog (by another person).  The handler will learn Responsibility and Care of the dog such as the country code, psychology of learning, health issues such as flea and worming.

Contact Caroline for dates of classes

Further information on the KCGCDS can be found on the  Kennel Club's website:- 
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/training/good-citizen-dog-training-scheme/

AGILITY CLASSES

Held fortnightly on a Sunday 1-2pm Beginners and 2-3pm Advanced contact Caroline for dates

Agility is a great activity for all breeds of Dog, as while learning to use the equipment your dog is also using his or her brain. Mental stimulation is so important, especially for working breeds. Not only does Agility mentally challenge both you and your dog, it also strengthens the bond of mutual trust and understanding between you whilst being great fun and rewarding. No experience is necessary! Your dog just needs to be over 1 to join
Things you need to bring.
Your dog should be wearing a flat collar and lead. (No choke, half choke or choke chains please).
You will need to bring some tasty treats cut into pea size pieces. Preferably something soft and easy for your dog to swallow quickly, such as cheese, cooked sausage, chicken or liver.

GUNDOG CLASSES

Gundog classes are  held on fortnightly on a Sunday :-  Spaniels and HPR 9.45am -10.45am Labrador 11.00am - 12.00pm contact Caroline for dates

We cater for those that wish to work their dog or those who would just like to use their dogs working abilities

We aim to help you improve your gundog's Basic Obedience, whistle control, retrieves, stops, hunting, directional work and steadiness to gunshot and game. 

Our facilities include over 15 acres of land with natural game, we also have a pond to do water work in plus the usual gundog equipment, dummy launchers, automatic bolting rabbits and bird releasers.



HOOPERS 

Classes held fortnightly on a Sunday 10-11 Beginners 11-12 Advanced contact Caroline for dates
Hoopers is a fun new sport, which utilises a series of ground-level obstacles of hoops, tunnels and barrels.  Barrels are used to provide a change in direction for the dogs. The challenge of Hoopers is focused on the ability of the handler and the dog to work together as a smooth flowing team.  Due to it being low impact it is ideal for puppies and older dogs. The handler directs the dog through the hoops on an efficient path so they can complete their course in the least possible time.  It’s all about timing, running lines, and flow. The long-term goal of Hoopers is to distance-handle everything. This means the handler stands still as the dog is directed around the course, through hand signals and verbal cues. This makes it an exciting, fast-paced dog sport that is accessible to owners with restricted mobility too.

TREIBBALL CLASSES

Treibball , 'Herding Ball' or "Push Ball", is a new sport from Germany that is a lot of fun for both handler and dog. The equipment needs are minimal and dogs of any size can be trained to play.
Treibball is a new way to play with your dog! It’s a competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes–it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and his handler. It’s great fun for any energetic dog who works well off-lead and needs a job, or any dog who likes to herd and doesn’t have sheep!
It’s fun for any dog that loves to play chase games, to herd or just use their amazing, problem-solving ability. Competing in Agility takes special equipment, the ability to run with your dog and direct him through each obstacle.
Treibball promotes the same kind of teamwork and communication, but does not put any physical stress on the handler. It also builds confidence for the shy dog, and helps reactive dogs with impulse control.