Positively Pets

"Learnt lots from the classes. Good to see training in action, easier than just reading. Excellent advice and support, would recommend to anyone." Customer feedback.

Juniors - for Puppy Class Dogs

The challenging months of adolescence are key in your pup's development.  Courses are designed to keep up positive social contacts and complete junior school levels of your puppy's training. 

Because we need to maintain puppy’s ability to thrive in a class environment, only one Juniors Course can be missed, but you can still come along to College or Companion. 

The atmosphere is somewhat quieter than in Juniors but the basic exercises are the same.  Most suitable for Companion Class dogs and pups whose owners feel they would benefit from a calmer group. 

Companion 

First stage of training for dogs starting over 18 weeks.  This class is on a Sunday so is worthwhile for dogs who've finished puppy class but can't make an evening.  The training is similar to puppy class, but we do a lot more of it and concentrate more on gaining control and less on socialisation.

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Avoid a bored dog

It’s very easy to let your training slip and end up with a couch potato dog.  We aim to give him plenty of practice of his essential training as well as teaching him new things which increase both yours and his interests in life.

Examples of move on exercises:

• Advance lead walking and recall - eg passing distractions, recalling to heel
• Search, stays, control at a distance

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How can I be sure that move-on classes are for me?  You’re encouraged to "look before you book".  Please leave your dog at home or in the car if visiting. 

Will I feel lost, will it be too much for me?  We'll do our best to make sure you settle in as quickly as possible.  Almost everyone feels a bit lost to start with, but this passes with a bit of patience. 

I’m still not sure.  Try one course.  Some people decide they can’t make the time commitment, others choose to go on to reach the dizzy heights of Masterclass where we put it all together with exercises like directed positions, multiple sendaways and puzzle retrieves.

Do you still have maximum numbers in these classes?  Yes.  As with all courses, move on classes do fill up so please don't leave your booking to the last minute.

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Advanced.  After completing two Junior or College Courses you move into Advanced.  By this time dogs and owners are much more confident about their training and can start to 'do it' rather than 'learn to do it'.

Super Advanced.  Puts the polish on.  Much more off lead, problem solving as a group and putting on the polish.

Masterclass.  For dogs and owners who come along because they enjoy each other's company and doing interesting stuff.  For example: working each other's dogs, mixing exercises,  and retrieving only the blue things out of a pile of white and blue things.

Special.  We occasionally provide course for individual needs for example: Special Class: training for dogs with behavioural problems, Team Class: owners with multiple dogs, Invite: subjects like skateboarding/doggy dancing.

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Move on details for pups or

Move on details for companion

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