Spaces on my extremely popular classes are shown below book early to avoid disappointment as my classes are always over subscribed
Because of demand I am offering another class on the dates shown below
Next Available Class Starts
Monday 9th of June 2008

Classes cover socialisation, basic training, and behaviour.
I am also still offering a full individual one to one assessment
See Below

Puppy socialisation early in your pups life is critical , Scientific studies have shown it to be so beneficial to your pup, both now and in later life, that it should be the most overriding factor in pups early learning between eight and eighteen weeks

Starting at 6.30 in the evening and lasting an hour, these classes are now held at the Sea Scouts Hall 84-86 Station Road Hampton Middlesex TW122BX. see map

Classes are limited to approximately 8/10 dogs, and covers all aspects of behavioural, obedience training, puppy health, and socialisation. Cost of the full six week course is £90.00. We encourage children over five years old to come to the classes, so the pups get used to being handled positively and gently by youngsters and adults.

I see many dogs that have a problem with children or adults later in life. My intention is that all the pups in my classes, will hopefully not suffer this problem.

As long as the puppies have had their first injections and are over 8 weeks of age, then they are fine to come to these classes. see critical periods in your puppies psychological growth and fear and timidity which explains just how important these classes are to the future behaviour of your dog.

I have little competitions on a weekly basis, such as the best sit, the best down, and the sit stay, walking to heel, down stay, and the puppy that has learned the best trick etc. Which culminates at six weeks as to which dog does the best trick. It is all a bit of fun, however this does have a practical side.

Owners tend to put more effort in if there is an enjoyable but slightly competitive element. The winner gets a bag of treats or special goodbye bones, (for the dogs of course not the humans). I will be there on a couple of occasions talking and demonstrating my techniques. However my daughter Louise and her team generally run these classes.

Louise also has a Dog Walking and Dog Sitting business and runs a Doggie Creche during the day on specially designed private land. For those people that require this service please contact her on 08985 743719

All attendees will need to bring some treats, cheese, natures menu treats, or small pieces of sausage ar fine, and of course poo bags to pick up any little accidents.  

May I also suggest you visit my Website under "Puppy’s" lots of interesting articles I have personally written for various magazines and newspapers, plus lots of helpful hints for you and the new addition to your family

You may also wish to consider a “Puppy Assessment”. This is a full personality test at your own home. It includes an appraisal to indicate your dog's character and possible behaviour in later life; it also indicates the dog’s ability to learn and points to the methods that should work best for your individual dog.

This allows you to tailor your training to your dog's individual temperament, aptitude, and ability. I believe this to be extremely important and should be considered for all new puppies, but is almost a necessity for first time dog or puppy owners.

Remember you may have this dog for upwards of 15 years and in some cases longer. What you do and how you train and develop your dog at this age is so vitally important, that is shapes the behaviour of your puppy for the remainder of his or her life.

The assessment also covers sleeping arrangements, feeding, toileting, initial training schedules, training expectations, crate training and some important articles personally written. Including “The Art of Communication” which explains how to communicate with your pet, what commands to give, when to praise and when not to praise. plus a checklist for socialising your pup and articles on first aid, basic obedience, and overcoming Nipping and Biting, Jumping up, and how to start your dog on lead work.

I do hope you get the pleasure out of your new arrival that I have had with all my dogs. I currently have four, Kai the white German Shepherd, Edward a Springer Spaniel Charlie a cross Jack Russell/Dachshund and a young working Cocker Spaniel call Guinness, who's nickname is "Billy Whizz" he is so fast.

I would recommend booking my classes early as they are always over subscribed.