Puppy Class
This class is perfect for those beginning on their dog training journey, with their new puppy, The class includes; how to keep your dog's focus and attention on you and to ignore distractions, how to work towards a reliable recall, how to walk nicely on a loose lead as well as playing to improve the bond with your dog, impulse control, settling in one place and more! We will also have lots of fun learning new tricks and other skills.
Our Classes
Below is a brief description of the classes we offer at Good Companion Dog Training Club.
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Beginners Class
These sessions are suitable for older puppies and dogs who may have missed out on their early training and want to hone their basic skills set. We focus on developing the relationship between handler and dog. Our training methods incorporate the latest kind and force free training methods.
KC Good Citizen Bronze Award Class
You will work towards your Kennel Club Good Citizens Bronze Award.
Kennel Club Criteria
KC Good Citizen Silver Award Class
You will work towards your Kennel Club Good Citizens Silver Award.
Kennel Club Criteria
KC Good Citizen Gold Award Class
You will work towards your Kennel Club Good Citizens Gold Award.
Grades Class
For those who have achieved their KC Gold Good Citizen Scheme and would like to keep perfecting their skills through a set of awards made specifically for the club. The tasks you undertake will build on the skills gained through completing the KC Good Citizen awards plus some fun tasks with plenty of off lead work and an emphasis on impulse control.
Advanced Class
This class is for those who have completed all their Good Citizen Awards, and achieved grade C in the Grades class. In the Advanced class we take your dog training to the next level offering awards that keep dogs mentally engaged and help build their confidence. We coach handlers to teach their dogs more sophisticated, complex behaviours and skills, while encouraging dogs to respond to a wider range of cues reliably and consistently. Our emerald, Ruby and Platinum awards are graded according to difficulty. Handlers work towards these awards refining exercises such as retrieve instead of retrieving a dumbbell a dog will be asked to retrieve a number of different articles making for a more confident, well rounded companion. Additional opportunities to work towards our Challenge Awards such as Heelwork to Music, Hoopers, Fun Agility and Parkour are also scheduled throughout the year.
Scent Class
Are you ready to unleash your dog's incredible sense of smell and tap into their natural instincts? In this class, you and your canine companion will discover the magic of scent work, a thrilling activity which taps into both physical and mental stimulation. Complete your beginner, constable, sergeant and inspector scent levels as well as fun challenges and games!
Parkour Class
Dog Parkour involves actions like climbing, balancing, and jumping. It is a low-impact activity that builds a dog's confidence, enhances their body awareness, and strengthens the bond between dog and owner. The sport can be practiced with safe objects found around the home, the garden, or on walks, and is suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities. We hold occasional Parkour workshops with our certified instructor throughout the year.
Hoopers Class
Dog Hoopers is a low impact sport without jumps, sharp turns or weaving poles. It is therefore suitable for dogs of all ages. The courses consist of hoops, short tunnels, mats and barrels.
Dog Hoopers helps you to build your relationship with your dog, building confidence and communication. The sport is a great way to provide physical exercise and mental stimulation for your dog. It also benefits from being inclusive for both dogs and handlers.
Hoopers can easily be done with improvised equipment at home and in the garden.
We run occasional beginners workshops at club.
Enrichment Class
Full of activities, games and ideas to enrich your dog’s mental and physical well being and improve problem solving abilities. Scent based activities will introduce your dog to scentwork with simple games any dog will enjoy. Fun agility, balance and body awareness, plus tug and release games will enrich a dog’s physical well being. There is also cognitive and trick-based enrichment in a variety of fun based activities. Many of these ideas can be continued at home with very little equipment.