Classes
Life Skills Class
This is the perfect beginner class for puppies or older dogs that need a bit of a refresh. They are held at Medhurst Hall on Sussex road which is just off west Wickham high street. The course is 6 weeks only every Tuesday at 6pm. Your dog will also get a goody bag and certificate.
What will they learn:
Sit and wait - Teaching your dog to wait can be so helpful for lots of different things, waiting to cross the road, waiting before getting out of the car, waiting at the door while you let people in ect.
Recall - Recall is really important so you can trust your dog will come back when you call them so they don't get loose or run int any trouble.
Leave it - This skill can save your dogs life, if you where to drop something toxic to dogs like medication, chocolate, onion ect your dog may go to eat it a simple leave it cue could save them and a very expensive trip to the vet.
Loose lead walking - teaching your dog to walk nicely on lead is so helpful so you can walk them without worrying they will pull you over.
Settle - Have you ever wished you could take your dog to a cafe or pub and they would just relax well that is exactly what settle training is for.
Drop it - this is an important skill to prevent resource guarding
Why choose classes?
Classes are a fantastic way to socialise your dog as they will learn to be calm and neutral around other dogs a people. They are more cost effective you get more sessions for your money. You might make friends with other local dog owners. a great way to try something new with your dog and spend some one on one time with them out of the house.