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We endeavour to help those of you who wish to start your puppy off on the right paw, by offering an advice service via email or phone call. Please get in touch using the CONTACT US page on the side menu. If we can assist with a problem or advice we will be only to glad to help.We will endeavour to reply within 24 hours.
Worth considering
I was asked recently if I intended starting training classes in various communities. I did look up the internet regarding this and was able to assess the prospect. Minimum of ten owners per night at six pounds average? Sixty pounds an hour? An excellent idea!! Except, when I thought deeper in to it there were a few training issues/problems that made me decide against starting running these classes.
1. If there are ten owners with ten dogs, that allocates six minutes in any one hour to each individual owner and dog. I would then have six minutes to assess and correct any training and obedience issues with both dog/owner. This would be done in an area with a lot of distractions. Distractions are not good! Neither is the time allocation for the individual.
2. No two dogs are the same. Lots would have different problems and probably have to be treated differently, therefore, I would not be able to teach all the dogs at the same time. Would I really want to teach all the dogs at the same time ?
3. Owners that I had asked for a unbiased opinion, reported to me that in a lot of cases their dogs would behave perfectly whilst inside at a training class, but once the dog was let loose outside it was literaly uncontrolable.
Three points, three answers.
A1. One pound per minute at the training class for only six minutes in an hour. We charge twenty pounds for a full hour. Third of the price!
A2. We offer a free informal walk. This informal walk can be up to half an hour if you wish. In that half hour your dog will be assessed as to what its requirements are. A character analysis will also be done. Like humans, not all dogs have the same personalities and therefore individuals need to be treated accordingly. This is worked out during the walk, which involves my "tribe" coming along too. Bringing my dogs along gives you an indication as to what can be achieved.
UPDATE: This informal assessment walk is free but only when we are walking our own dogs and prospective clients will have to fit in with our time schedules. This is not to be treated as a training session. It is to assess the dog for GUNDOG training and not obedience training. We apologise if the previous text was a bit misleading.
A3. No if's , but's or excuses! We train outside! We concentrate initially on obedience training. If there are owners who want to go to the next level and use their dogs to work at shoots etc then we will assist with that once their dog has reached an acceptable level of obedience.
On a positive note, classes are excellent for the socialisation of your dog and this is something to be encouraged.
My local "dog friendly" pub is excellent too!
For six pounds, which is the price of an hours training at a class, I am able to socialise my dogs, have a good laugh in good company, and get change from six quid after buying a few pints of Guinness. Now that sounds better!! Cheers !!!
Accommodation
We are able to accommodate your dog in our stone built kennel. Accommodation consists of a tiled concrete floor, stone walled building with a large secure run which the dogs can access via the dog flap from their kennel housing. The building is heated when necessary.
Sleeping accommodation is by way of separate wire crates which are clean, hygienic and warm. Clean Vet bedding and quality food, along with regular excercise ensure that your dog is happy during its stay with us. Prices start at twelve pounds per night with discount for longer periods. Phone or email for more details.
Occasionally we are asked to accommodate a dog which is not used to the kennel environment. This can be done by appointment and after an assessment has been made as to your dogs temperament etc.