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There is a **DAYTIME** 'Beginners' class currently taking place in Oakley on Thursday afternoons. This course will be running from 30th November - 4th December 2008 - 1.30-2.30 p.m.
THE ABOVE CLASS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. CLASSES WILL RESUME IN OAKLEY IN FEBRUARY 2009. DATES FOR THIS CLASS WILL BE PUT ON THE WEBSITE SOON.
For anyone interested, we are going to run a one off session (in Oakley on THURSDAY DECEMBER 11th from 12.30p.m. - 2.30pm) for people with puppies who have registered or intend to register for either an Oakley or Kempshott class in early 2009. This is just to provide an opportunity for some puppy advice and basic training ideas to be working with over the Christmas and New Year period until their training classes become available. If you wish to speak to Mandy about this option or to book a place, call 01256 782154.
The next **EVENING** 'Beginners' class at Kempshott Village Hall starts Wednesday 26th November, 7.30-8.30 p.m. Please note that weeks 5 and 6 of this course fall on 24th and 31st December so no classes will be held on those dates. These classes will be moved forward to 7th and 14th January 2009 instead.
THE ABOVE CLASS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. HOWVER - WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THE NEXT 'Beginners' CLASS WHICH STARTS ON 21st JANUARY 2009.
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For those starting the Puppy Foundation Course at Kempshott on 1st October, 6.30-7.30 p.m.
****PLEASE NOTE THAT WEEK 6 OF THIS COURSE i.e. 5TH NOVEMBER, WILL NOT TAKE PLACE ON THAT DATE due to the potential for fireworks to frighten puppies as they travel to and from class. The following week the Village Hall is booked for another function SO WEEK 6 OF THIS COURSE WILL THEREFORE TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER.****
Please note that the above course is now fully booked. However -
The next **EVENING** Puppy Foundation course at Kempshott Village Hall, 6.30 - 7.30p.m. starts on Wednesday 26th November. There will be no classes on 24th or 31st December due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. Weeks 5 & 6 of the course will therefore take place on 7th and 14th January 2009.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. HOWEVER - WE ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR THE NEXT PUPPY FOUNDATION COURSE STARTING 21st JANUARY 2009.
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The current **DAYTIME** 'Puppy Foundation Course' at East Oakley Village Hall is running from 30th November - 4th December, 12.30-1.30 p.m.
THE ABOVE COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER CLASSES AT OAKLEY UNTIL FEB 2009. DATES WILL APPEAR ON THIS WEBSITE SOON.
This class is for puppies of 18 weeks or under at the start of the course.
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**EVENING CLASS**
Kempshott Village Hall, Basingstoke on Wednesday from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.
**DAY-TIME CLASS**
East Oakley Village Hall, Oakley on Thursdays from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.
All classes run over a six week course for dogs aged under 18 weeks at the start of the course. Pre booking is essential as places are limited to a maximum of 8 puppies at Kempshott and 6 puppies at Oakley.
This limit enables each puppy and owner to receive individual help with every exercise whilst ensuring an effective start to puppy socialisation.
The Puppy Foundation Course is the first level of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme and on successful completion of the course a certificate and rosette is awarded. There is NO TEST at the end of the course achievements are simply recorded by your trainer on an assessment record sheet. The following exercises are examples of some things that are covered:
· Responsibility and care
· Cleanliness and identification
· Attentive response to name
· Play
· Socialisation
· Handling and inspection
· Recall
· Sit/down/stand
· Lead walking
· Food manners
The environment is intended to be relaxed and non-competitive. Puppy training sessions are intended to be fun for you and your dog while it is learning socialisation skills and basic commands. There is usually a lot of laughter as well as learning!!
The cost for this course is £60, which includes:
* handouts dealing with common problems
* an information pack with course training booklet
*Telephone support during and after the course
For more information on Puppy Foundation Assessments - Click Here
To book a place on a Puppy Foundation Course at either Kempshott or Oakley - contact Mandy on 01256 782154
for more information about Kempshott or Oakley puppy training classes by email click here
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The beginner classes need to be pre-booked, are limited to 8 dogs (6 in Oakley classes) and run for 6 weeks. They cover the exercises needed for owners who want a well behaved pet. They also provide a foundation for those wishing to further their training for obedience, agility or the show ring. These classes are suitable for dogs that have had no previous training but are too old for the puppy class. They are also suitable for rescue dogs and for dogs who have already been to classes but who need reminding of the basic skills.
All dogs must be up to date with the vaccinations recommended for their age group by their vet. Puppies who have completed the puppy class are welcome along with older dogs attending classes for the first time. However, we regret we are unable to take dogs with a history of aggression.
Older children are welcome to take part in the training whilst under their parent’s supervision.
The six week beginner course will include the following exercises:
Walking on a loose lead
Recall
Sit to greet people (no jumping up)
Stays
Safe play & retrieving
Emergency stop
Stand for examination
Leave on command
There is also normally time for question and answer sessions to deal with specific problems you may be having.
The course is designed around preparing dog and owners for the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme Bronze Award.
The cost for this course is £60
***We are now taking bookings for the next 'Beginners' course at Kempshott Village Hall starting 26th November 2008*** Please note that weeks 5 & 6 of this course fall on 24th and 31st December so there will be no classes held on these dates. They will be held on 7th and 14th January 2009 instead.
To book a place on an **EVENING** 'Beginners' course at Kempshott - contact Mandy on 01256 782154
To book a place on a **DAY-TIME** 'Beginners' course at Oakley - contact Mandy on 01256 782154
For more info on the Kennel Club Bronze Award - click here.
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'IMPROVERS' Course
We also run a class for owners who's dogs have done their basic training but would like to continue learning new things and to maintain their dogs training programme.
These sessions follow on nicely from the foundation that has been established in previous classes. At the end of a Puppy or Beginners course we will (where appropriate) invite you put your name on our waiting list for one of these courses if you are interested.
We hold 6 week 'Improvers' courses periodically (approximately 4-5 times a year) at Kempshott and at Oakley and they are proving to be very popular. They also provide a good opportunity to practice skills for the Bronze, Silver and Gold Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards, although there is no obligation at all to take the tests. We hold sessions for assessment for the Good Citizen Awards throughout the year and achieving the Certificates is always a good feeling! No-one ever 'fails' although occasionally an owner and/or their dog may be deemed 'not ready' for a pass, in which case it can simply be retaken after a bit more practice.
You are welcome to discuss the 'Improvers' Course with us in more detail when you attend for the other classes if you would like to do so. Alex will contact those who have put their names on our waiting list when an 'Improvers' course is to be held, notifying them of the relevant dates and inviting them to attend.
Priority for these courses is generally given to dogs that have attended one of our previous courses. However, anyone who hasn't been to one of our classes before but feels that this may be an appropriate level of training for their dog is welcome to contact Alex directly to discuss attending the 'Improvers' (or the 'High Flyers') course.
The cost of the 6 week 'Improvers' course is £60
To contact Alex: - Tel 01256 398162 or email alex@hantsdog.co.uk
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The high flyers are for those dogs and handlers who are interested in competition or who simply wish to stretch their training skills even further. A range of activities such as indoor hurdling, searching for hidden articles and competition nights ensure owners and their dogs get a healthy dose of fast and furious fun to balance the calmer exercises of stays, stand for examination and distance control.
This class runs on a 'drop in' basis and is open to dogs and owners who have reached a good standard of control in one of our other classes.
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For information on High Flier classes contact Alex on 01256 398162
or for information via e-mail click here
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