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The objective of the club is to provide
training to enable dogs to be sociable with each other and with
people whilst learning basic obedience.
ALL dogs must be kept on lead while attending
the venue except during training but only at the direction of the
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| Training sessions are one hour long and start
with a general assembly to enable notices and information to be
announced. Any new members are required to fill in the insurance forms and
discuss their dog's current training status which must include any
behaviour or medical problems before joining training.
Aggressive dogs must be muzzled.
All dogs must be up to date with their inoculations, handlers to
provide proof if required.
Handlers should ensure their dogs are
exercised and had a chanced to relieve themselves before attending
training.
It is recommended that dogs are not fed before training, tip bits as a training aid are encouraged but should be allowed for
in the dogs overall diet.
Training is by positive reinforcement, NO harsh handling will be
tolerated.
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The assembly then divides into their
designated groups each with a trainer, currently there are four
groups.
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The following groups may be sub divided
depending on number of dogs attending and availability of trainers.
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| Handlers with their dogs will be invited to
move up to the next group when in the option of the trainer have
achieved the required criteria. |
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Puppies and Starters
Group
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Puppies
Puppies are defined as up to about six
months at the discretion of the trainer. Puppies can not
attend training until a week after their second inoculation. |
Starters
Dogs starting training but not eligible
for puppies. |
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| Training Objectives Awareness of
how to understand your dogs behaviour within the family pack
and responsible dog ownership.
Develop the
dogs to be social towards other dogs and people.
Introduction of
basic commands
- Sit.
- Down
- Stay
- Heel
- Recall
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Intermediate Group |
| Training Objectives While in this group dogs will work on exercises to:
- Further
develop the skills gained from the previous group.
- Enable handler to feel confident
handling their dog around other dogs.
- Socialise dog so that they
can pass in close proximity to other dogs without
distraction.
- Develop to a higher level the
basic commands(on lead) of:
- Sit.
- Down
- Stay (1 min)
- Heel
- Recall
- Enable handler to have basic
understanding of showing leadership to their dog
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Intermediate Plus Group |
| Training Objectives When dogs join this group they will already be socialised
and
have basic obedience on lead.
In this group they will further this and develop working off
lead.
While in this group dogs will work on exercises to
develop:
- Working dogs off lead in all disciplines.
- Teaching dogs to sit and stay off lead for a maximum
period of 2 minutes.
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 To be able to leave dogs for short periods in down
stay position while handler moves around.
- To work dogs in close contact with other dogs.
- To play with dogs off lead in a group situation.
- Long distance recall.
- Putting the dog in the down in an emergency
situation
- To give both handlers and dogs the bonding and
confidence to enjoy a safe and fun understanding of each
other.
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Advanced Group |
| Training Objectives When dogs join this group they will already be socialised
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have basic obedience both on and off lead.
In this group they will further this and spend more time
working off lead and within closer proximity to each other.
Distances for commands and recall will be increased.
While in this group dogs will work on exercises to:
- Continue developing the exercises of previous groups.
- Increase sit and down stays to 3 minutes.
- Achieve out of sight down stay (Video)
- Recall passed other dogs without interfering with them.
- Remain in position despite distraction.
- Distance recall and down.
- Display Team practice.
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Occasionally the following options may
be available in the advanced group depending on interest and
conditions:
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Agility
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Scent discrimination
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Searching
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