What: We run dog obedience training classes for puppies and dogs of any age (if you have a puppy under 20 weeks, please click to see our puppy course here). Classes run for 45 minutes per week and are ongoing with payment taken every two months.  We have both daytime and evening options and indoor and outdoor classes. Every two months, the following obedience are covered (level depends on which grade you are on):

• Recall (from distractions)
• Sit, down and stand on command
• Heel (on and off lead)
• Wait (for food, through door, out of car, by road)
• Stay (in and out of sight)
• Leave
• Fetch
• Drop
• Control around people (no jumping up, begging, mouthing)
• Handling (grooming, vet inspection by owner and stranger)
• Emergency stop
• Send to bed

We cater for beginners through to advanced and have club grades including bronze, silver and gold to ensure progression. Further information on this is given upon joining.

If you have done some obedience before and fancy another challenge please check out our trick training club here.

Where:

Monday evenings in Albourne Village Hall, BN6 9DJ

Tuesday mornings at a private field and arena in Shermanbury (above Henfield)

When: Our next courses are scheduled to start on:

Beginners Obedience Club

• Tuesday 2nd May at 10.15am – 11.00am in Shermanbury (eight weeks – no class 09/05)
• Monday 12th June at 8.00pm – 8.45pm in Albourne (nine weeks)

Intermediate/advanced Obedience Club
(for those who have attended one of our classes before)

• Tuesday 2nd May 11.00am – 11.45am in Shermanbury (eight weeks – no class 09/05)
• Monday 3rd July 7.15pm – 8.00pm in Albourne (eight weeks – no class 28/08)

How much: £10.00 per session, paid two months in advance.

Why: Teaching your dog obedience and tricks is a fun way to improve their overall obedience as well improving their strength and coordination which is important for body well being but also a great foundation for dog sports such as agility. A well trained dog is not only a pleasure to be around but is also safer for the public and for your dog themselves.

Further Info:

All basic training is covered, using kind, consistent, reward-based techniques (including clicker training). Classes are kept small (max 8) and are taught by a qualified behaviourist with 12 years’ experience. You can check out pictures from this course here.

Booking: Please contact us to book on to these classes.