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Course Information

Courses are held throughout the year now at the current venue of
DANEHILL MEMORIAL HALL, DANEHILL, EAST SUSSEX  
 The next new courses start on Wednesday 26th February - 15th April 2020.  
​During the summer classes will be run outside in the adjoining Recreation Ground, weather permitting.
Spaces still remaining at all levels.
Scroll down for more info and see Application Form for all details.

I run weekly dog obedience classes on Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 8pm. These are primarily for pet owners who would like better control over their dogs and those handlers wishing to attain higher standards and/or compete in Working Trials. I welcome all breeds (and crossbreeds) of all ages including rescue dogs. Puppies are accepted from 10 weeks onwards providing they have been fully vaccinated.
Boisterous and aggressive dogs are sometimes allowed to attend after private assessment but rest assured no dog will be permitted to interfere with any other dog at the class. Please bring this to my attention before the classes start if this is the case with your dog.
I do not run competitive 'obedience' classes, however many of our Beginners 'catch the bug' and continue up into the Intermediate and Advanced levels, some even moving up to competition standard.
Class sizes are usually between 5 - 8 dogs/handlers to each group and one instructor. This ensures some individual attention for each dog and handler.
 The courses are of  8 weeks duration and most of the time run back to back. 

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Training consists of both correction and reward using methods appropriate to the individual dog. Rewards consist of mainly titbits, sometimes toys, and praise. The most popular form of reward is food, particularly meat. I usually use sliced hotdogs or cocktail sausages. Temperament is a major consideration and a variety of methods are employed to ensure the best results. Food is usually used as motivation in the early stages but as the dog understands and enjoys the exercises more we try to switch the reward over to toys and increase the dogs' drive for the toy.
There can only be one handler per dog per course. This is to ensure continuity for both the dog and other members of the class. The person who handles the dog should be the pack leader. If the dog has not yet recognised one person as being the pack leader then the training will establish the handler as the pack leader.
Spectators are only permitted if they are family members of a class member and do not distract the class. Children are welcome to attend as either handlers or spectators providing they are old enough (and big enough!) to manage their dog or to watch quietly. If you wish to bring a spectator please check with us first. Previewing of classes is not permitted, training only.

Hover over the Courses tab and view the relevant pages to help determine which level your dog is best suited.  Most new applicants are Beginners but if you have already mastered that level you will be welcome to join a higher class as we also cater for Intermediates and Advanced.Please see Application Form for full details.

If you are interested in any of the courses then download an application form complete it and send it to the address shown together with your cheque to ensure yourself a place on the next course or alternatively upload the form to us via our contact page. My courses are usually full a week beforehand so early applications are advisable. Due to a limited number of spaces available on each course I can only accept those who have completed and returned their forms and money beforehand. Do NOT just turn up!
I shall look forward to seeing you there.
I will confirm receipt of forms and cheques by email/telephone. If you have not had your place confirmed then please call or email to check we have received your application before the course starts. If you wish to pay by electronic banking please either email or call me on 01825 791225.
 Please try to book at least 10 days in advance to avoid disappointment, as I can only guarantee places to those who have returned their application forms and money beforehand, subject to availability of course. Priority is given to those who are already training with us and then it is done on a first come, first served basis.
Generally Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced will all run from 7pm - 8pm. We may cancel a course if there are not enough handlers/dogs to make it viable. Although most courses are run as 8 consecutive weeks this is not always the case, please check if this may be a concern.

Next Courses

Starting Wednesday 22nd January - 11th March 2020 at 7pm - 8pm.
These will be an 8 week course with a break for a Parish Council meeting on 27th November and another for Christmas Day.
Applications need to be received before Saturday 11th January 2020.
Please note cheques will not be accepted after this date. Cash or electronic banking only.
Early applications are always advisable. Late applications may be accepted but places cannot be guaranteed within 10 days of the start date so please telephone or email to check for availability if applying later.
Spaces still remaining at all levels at the moment.
Tel 01825 791225 / 07905 227544
Terms and conditions apply, please see the application form