Our Classes - The Types of Training We Offer

General Information

All classes are booked in advance. All puppies and adult dogs must have an up to date vaccination record if they wish to come to our venue. Proof of this is requested on the first visit; without it, you will not be able to take part in the classes.

Step 1: Please read our "Terms and Conditions" before booking and attending class.

Step 1b: Private & One-to-One Clients: Please read our One-to-One information sheet.

Step 2: Download the Booking Form (PDF)

Please download, print and complete this booking form once you have reserved your place on one of our courses and bring it with you with your payment. Please do not email it to us. Thank you.

Classes are held in our outdoor venue near Bury St Edmunds, close to the A14.

Puppy socialization and training
Beginners' Class
Companion obedience
Beginners / Fun dog agility
Late Starters’ Classes
Training workshops
One to one personal training tuition (incl gundog training)
Home visits
Class sizes
Class times

Puppy socialisation and training

These classes are for puppies from once they have completed their vaccination course up to six months of age. We cover sit, down, stand, recall away from play and walking nicely on a loose leash. We also look at the problem of puppies play biting and jumping up.

Classes are run on a ten consecutive week basis, and last for 45 minutes per class.
Classes are held on Friday and Saturday mornings.

Beginners Class

For puppies who have completed the puppy course.

Companion obedience

These classes are from six months of age upwards where we cover, sit/stays, down/stays, stand/stays, recalls with some distraction, fetch and introduction to the whistle right the way up to sendaways, timed stays, drop to command and or whistle etc.

Classes are held on a five consecutive week basis, and are between 45 minutes and one hour in duration.

Beginners / Fun dog agility

Classes held mainly March to December unless the weather is dry, then classes are held throughout the winter for those keen enough to take part!

Beginners' Agility Course - 10 consecutive weeks (one-off).

Fun Dog Agility - Booked in blocks of 5 or 10 consecutive weeks. Dogs must have completed the Beginners' course to attend the Fun Agility sessions.
- Dogs must be at least a year old, fit and not over weight.
- For the dog owners, agility is a great way to keep fit, but I have to say once the dogs know what they are doing, very often the owners get left behind!

Dog Agility is very good for the Working Gundog too, where their owners wish to get their dogs fit for the next Shooting season or keep them fit throughout the Summer months after a busy Shooting season. It's an excellent way for dog and handler to relax and have fun!

Many working dogs and their owners will do this fun sport between March and September as it helps to keep the dog's brain active and the body fit... it also helps keep the owners fit for purpose too!

Late Starters’ Classes

These classes are for dogs 6 months of age and upwards who have had little or no training at all to date.

Training workshops

For the dog owner who has specific training issues like their canine companion pulling on the lead, recall issues or for those who own dogs which simply have other bad manners like jumping up or barking for attention, through to those owners who would like to learn more about ’Clicker’ training but who are unable to commit to a five week training course but who would like a few training suggestions to try.

The workshops are held periodically and last two hours.
Days and times to be confirmed.

One to one personal training tuition (including gundog training)

For handlers and dogs who maybe experiencing a particular training issue like bad recalls, trophy running on retrieves, barking at cars or chasing anything from fur to joggers; or for those who would like to polish up their training skills in more depth.

Prices are charged at an hourly rate or clients may book either five or ten consecutive lessons to get a discount.

Home visits

These are for new puppy/dog owners who are experiencing a few issues at home or who feel they would benefit from a little guidance and help with their new family member, or indeed for those who may not have had a dog in a long while and are struggling with their new companion.

These visits are also beneficial for those owners having behaviour problems with their dog.

Class sizes

- We endeavour to keep the puppy class size to a maximum of eight puppies.
- The companion obedience class to a maximum of fifteen dogs.
- The agility classes to a maximum of ten dogs.
- The training workshops are from 6 to 10 dogs, depending on the workshop being held.

Class times

Puppy classes and Obedience Training (all last 45 minutes)
Friday	11.15am, 12.15pm and 1.15pm
Saturday	11.15am and 12.15pm
Agility classes (last between 1 hour and 1 and a half hours)
Sunday	11.15am
Monday	11.15am
Monday	6.30pm (April to September only).