Dog Training Classes
Classes
Dog Training Classes
Helen offers training for all levels of dogs, from puppies through to advanced, incorporating The Kennel Club Good Citizens Dog Scheme. Helen is the only accredited dog trainer in the area. Scheduled classes are held in and around Smarden, Kent. Why not book your dog in for some small group training, great for a more social approach to dog training.
Helen runs small group classes in line with the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme every six weeks. These are grouped from Puppy to Bronze, Silver and Gold. During the winter months these are held in local village halls such as Pluckley. Over the summer, classes are often held on Helen’s Farm, in the sand school or paddock.
In addition to the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme, Helen also runs shorter four week classes for the following:
Confidence Building
A chance for shy & fearful dogs to learn in a small group and come out of their shell in their own time, whilst educating owners on their body language and stress signals.
£100 per dog, per course
Reactive / Neutrality Seeking
Max group of four dogs in a class learning to manage your dog’s fear / anxiety / reactivity in a structured and controlled way. We will cover lots of behavioral work for you to take away, keep and refer back to. I will teach exercises for both you and your dog to build confidence, improve control, neutrality and safety. Understand that behaviour is an emotion and that all dogs needs and methods will be different.
£170 per dog, per course
Over Stimulated / No impulse Control
Is your dog batshit crazy? Is it over friendly and unable to focus? Then this is the course for you. Learn how to engage your dog, stop the trigger stacking frenzy and regain control. Enable your dog to be social, whilst at the same time, responsive to commands.
£100 per dog, per course
Book now for our next intake of classes, starting week beginning 7th September.
All welcome, from puppies doing their first socialisation to older dogs looking to obtain Gold.
Contact Us To Book.
See our Courses page for one off workshops.
Here’s what Helen says about her classes:
When?
Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings and are split in to different levels:
- Puppies
- Beginners
- Novice or Advanced
Novice & Advanced depends on subscribers.
Courses run over 6 weeks.
Please contact us for more information.
What does a class involve?
Dog School & Assessments
Dog school is the first Tuesday of the month. This involves more training for your dog, not just socializing. Pick up and drop off is during school hours. Your dog will get to work with Helen 1:1 and in a small group of mentor dogs. Great for if you struggle for time during the week to keep on top of your dog’s training.
All other Tuesdays are for assessments and 1:1’s at Helens.
Assessments are where Helen ascertains why your dog behaves the way it does, and discusses the best way to help it. That might be joining a neutrality course, having a 1:1 or two or residential training. These are 45 minutes long and you remain with the dog. Rest assured, between the assessment and deciding on what to do next, Helen will share loads of tips for you to get started with right away.
Assessments are on every Tuesday except Dog School Day. If you can’t make a Tuesday, please get in touch about booking at another time, although this may incur a surcharge for travel etc.
What the clients say:
“Helen has really helped educate our young Scottie who, through no fault of his own, had missed out on some socialising early on in his life. She has been patient and kind and has always been available to talk through any issues.”
Sam Ottaway
How do I book?
Contact us directly using the form below to find out how you can join a class today. Please include your dog’s breed and a description of the issues you would like resolved.
