Our puppy classes use reward based training. for pups from age of 10 weeks to 6 months.
Classes run for duration of 6 weeks and are one hour long.
The aim is to enable both you and your dog to develop foundations to have a well balanced and happy dog as well as a wonderful partnership. a welcome puppy pack will be given explaining how to overcome the most common puppy problems, such as biting and crate training.
Anyone, with any dog, of any age can participate in scent detection. UKSD aim to get as many dogs and owners participating in scent work. This can be for fun, working totwards becoming an assistance dog, and is structured to indication training with search plans. Work towards Bronze level and gain that certificate and rossette.
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Training provides mental stimulation and releases endorphins (the good feel hormone), as well as eanabling your dog to develop social skills within the world. Training teaches your dog life skills that is crucial fto develop a well balanced healthy dog and promote a long lasting relationship with the owner. Training is vital for the first 18 weeks and continues through adulthood. As well as developing life skills, we also offer scent training which is rewarding and fun.
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My name is Ruth. I started my journey to become a dog trainer in 2020. Although have had dogs all my life. I own 2 dogs, a Collie and a Shepherd. I am qualified with IMDT and UKSD instructor. I love taking part in Scentwork and doing agility with my Collie.
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Classes are aimed at all breeds and ages of dogs, from puppies to adulthood. My aim is to teach you the skills to work with your dog, and take part in scenting.
Our puppy classes use reward based training. for pups from age of 10 weeks to 6 months.
Allowing dogs to participate in tracking will build a bonding relationship. Not only that, tracking is highly stimulating and rewarding for all dogs of different ages and breeds. tracking will develop strong communication skills between you and your dog whilst keeping the dog's mind engaged.
An opportunity arose for me to go to Cyprus and spend time with (SPDC) Saving Pound Dogs Cyprus, 2nd Chance Dog Rescue, Simba Animal Aid - Cyprus, and Ammochostos Dog rescuers. Many dogs were either strays, abandoned, mistreated physically and or malnourished. Volunteers and other Aid workers had support from different trainers supporting them with positive re-enforcement training taking into account the personalities and welfare of each individual pup or dog.
Scent detection is fun and rewarding. It is mentally stimulating, engaging your dog's sense of smell. Preventing boredom giving them a job to do. Scent work will strengthen the bond between handler and dog. Allows the dog to problem solve, It also is used for medical purposes, rescue, detection of illegal substances. Scent work develops confidence especially for nervous or rescue dogs. Allowing unwanted behaviours to diminish such as reactivity. Scent work is fun for pet dog owners, allowing them to work towards bronze, silver and gold. as well as participate in competitions.
