Courses Offered

It is important to understand that managing your dogs behaviour is not an 8 week training course but a lifelong reinforcement and modification of thebehaviour's that you want.

The dynamics Levels:

The Course will be divided into 2 parts of 4 weeks each.

Part 1: The “Follow Me”, Behaviour Management and other Foundational Concepts.

Part 2: Learning Theory and Commands

Below is a brief outline of what we will teach you. 

Puppy Dynamics - (Level 1)

Puppy Obedience & Socialising- for puppies from 8 - 16 weeks old

We will be working through “The Learning Theories“, developing Behaviour management skills , Foundational behaviours and social skills as well as teaching the puppy to respond to commands.

The puppy will be taught to:

Pay attention and focus

Walk on a leash and walk to heel

Perform the Sit and the Down position and work on the  foundations of the “Stay” or permanent position

Recall when called.

Subjects covered will be:   House training, developing positive behaviours, feeding routines, socialising, care and maintenance,

Junior Dynamics and Adult Dynamics - (Level 1) 

Basic Obedience – for dogs from 5-10 months old and dogs over 12 months

As with Puppy Dynamics but with age specific teaching and socialising strategies.

Raising the Criteria - (Level 2)

Intermediate Obedience                                        

We will advance from the foundation behaviours learnt in the Dynamics class and develop higher levels of concentration and more finesse in the training. 

The dogs will be taught: 

Heel – Left, right and about turn, 

Automatic sit, 

Permanent sit & down (stay), 

Recall from stationary position,

Retrieve Development,

Off-lead work.         

Socialising will be given priority with work expected in close proximity of the other dogs. 

Ultimate Control - (Level 3) 

Advanced Obedience (for dogs which have completed levels 1 & 2)

Now the pressure is on. This level will require a lot of dedication.

The dog will be taught: 

Off-lead work,

Distance control,

Advanced permanent positions,

Sit and down on the move,

Advanced social working skills

Work under increased levels of distraction.

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What to Bring Along.

A slip lead or lead and flat collar (We do not approve of choke chains for training)

Treats (Polony, Vienna’s, etc), plenty of them!!!! (Liver treats are for sale at the centre)

Plastic bag in case your dog defecates.