...helping your dog to make the right choices.
Vikki Kersting DipCABT
Puppy Class Package £110
If you are looking for a training package which combines individual attention and problem prevention with fun group training and socialisation classes, here we are!
By combining a tailored 1 to 1 session at your home with group classes and online support, we have your puppy training covered!
Puppy class is suitable for puppies from 1st vaccination to 6 months.
£110
n.b. Some puppies may not benefit from group classes e.g. if they struggle with confidence or over-arousal. We can help guide you through these issues.
Preventing problems from developing and building strong people/dog relationships is my passion. Please message if you would like to chat!
Includes
- 4x Group Classes
- 1 to 1 In-depth Behaviour & Training Session
- Weekly summaries and homework via a private WhatsApp Group
- Private Facebook group
The Group Puppy Sessions...
These sessions are for vaccinated puppies up to 6 months , with a maximum of 6 puppies in the class.
Activities covered include;
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Gaining your pup's focus.... and when to take a break.
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Motivation - What makes your pup tick?
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Happy Handling, grooming and restraint tolerance
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Using shaping, luring and capturing to teach new behaviours
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Following/Loose lead walking
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Come when called
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Enrichment.
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Settle
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Jumping up (not!)
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Appropriate play
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Confidence building
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Polite meeting and greeting & more...
Numbers are kept small, this is to ensure that you get individual attention and your puppy is not overwhelmed, but has a fun learning experience. Large classes tend to be chaotic and can often create more problems than they solve!
The in-depth 1 to 1 session at your home.
As a behaviourist, I love to prevent 'typical' breed/type problems from ever developing.
Getting to know you and your puppy on a 1 to 1 basis results in a much more tailored and effective training package.
This session can be held before your pup is fully vaccinated. Getting you started with training techniques, tackling puppy behaviours such as biting, chewing, toilet training, stealing, confidence building, socialisation, being left alone etc.
This session is held in your home, where potential issues can be averted or resolved in situ.
Puppy Class Dates 2024:
January - 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st - Woodingdean (FULLY BOOKED)
February - 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th (FULLY BOOKED)
March/April - 1 to 1 sessions only
May - 15th, 22nd, 29th and June 5th ( FULLY BOOKED)
June - 19th, 26th and 3rd, 10th July (FULLY BOOKED)
July - 17th, 24th, 31st & August 7th (FULLY BOOKED) 7-8pm
August - 1 to 1 Training Available, Message For Details
September -11th, 18th, 25th and October 2nd (FULLY BOOKED)
October - 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd (FULLY BOOKED) 6.30-7.30pm
November - 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th (FULLY BOOKED) 6.30-7.30pm
December - Drop in Sessions - Please e-mail or WhatsApp for details.
1 to 1 Puppy Training
If your lifestyle isn't compatible with weekly training classes, there is the option of 1 to 1 training - in your home, the park or the training hall.
As well as learning modern training techniques, such as shaping and capturing behaviour, you will be encouraged to think about the world, specifically your lifestyle, from your puppy's point of view.
Preparing your dog to cope with possible stresses in their life and teaching them the skills to make good choices in any given situation are fundamental to a happy and contented life in your family.
Initial 1 to 1 (allow 2hrs) - £60
Initial 1 to 1 plus 2 further 1hr sessions - £125
Initial 1 to 1 plus 4 further 1hr sessions - £185
Pre-Puppy Advice Session.
Not 100% sure which puppy is right for your life-style? Are you worried about puppy crying on the first night keeping the household awake? How to introduce your new addition to the cat? or perhaps it's your first puppy and it's all a bit overwhelming?
This session is perfect for those who want to avoid making the common mistakes which can contribute to problems developing. It provides a no-nonsense, realistic picture of the amount of preparation and work involved in getting it right, first time.
This session is £25 via Zoom or £35 in person for approximately 1hr. This includes hand-outs.
If you wish to attend puppy classes, NOW is the time to find and book a class, before puppy arrives! Meet the trainer and attend a session if possible to ensure that you are happy with the methods and course content.
