Joanne Drysdale BSc Dog Behaviour Clinic & Edinburgh Dog Training
Polite Pooch Training Classes
Beginners Classes
Puppy Classes
The beginners class is a 6 week course for dogs over 6 months of age. There is a maximum of 8 dogs per class with 2 instructors to ensure everyone gets plenty personal attention. Each session lasts an hour. The course covers basic skills such as sit, lie down, stay, leave, coming back when called and walking on lead. It also covers socialisation, appropriate greetings, self control, grooming and handling, health and welfare. The emphasis of the course is on good manners rather than traditional obedience. We encourage owners to develop their understanding of training so that they know how to teach any skill rather than only those taught during the course. Using a clicker to train is encouraged but by no means compulsory. All training uses modern science backed methods which are kind, gentle and very effective. Each session comes with handouts on training and other issues.
The final week is a fun games night and informal test. All participants receive a rosette and certificate plus hopefully a prize or two!
Cost of course: £50
Location: Currie Youth Club
Time: Thursdays at 7:05pm
2012 class start dates: Thursday 16th February, Thursday 29th March, Thursday 10th May
EMAIL ME FOR FREE EBOOKS BY IAN DUNBAR (BEFORE AND AFTER YOU GET YOUR PUPPY). IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU SIGN UP FOR A COURSE OR NOT, WE WANT TO SPREAD THE WORD ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY RAISE PUPPIES TO EVERYONE!
Our puppy class is an 8 week course for puppies under 6 months of age. There is a maximum of 8 dogs per class with 2 instructors to ensure everyone gets plenty personal attention. Some smaller classes with up to 5 dogs are run with one instructor. Each session lasts an hour. The course covers basic skills such as sit, lie down, stay, leave, coming back when called and walking on lead. It also covers socialisation, appropriate greetings, self control, grooming and handling, health and welfare plus lots of common puppy issues such as house training and mouthing. The emphasis of the course is on good manners rather than traditional obedience and aims to prevent behaviour problems as well as teach everyday life skills. We encourage owners to develop their understanding of training so that they know how to teach any skill rather than only those taught during the course. Using a clicker to train is encouraged but by no means compulsory. All training uses modern science backed methods which are kind, gentle and very effective. Each session comes with handouts on training as well as other dog related topics.
The session send with a short supervised play session where appropriate interactions are encouraged and owners taught to monitor levels of play.
The final week is a fun games night and informal test. All participants receive a rosette and certificate plus hopefully a prize or two!
Cost of course: £70
Location: Currie Youth Club
2012 class start dates:
Monday 16th January at 6:30pm FULL
Monday 16th January at 7:30pm FULL
Thursday 16th February at 6pm LIMITED SPACES
Monday 12th March at 7:05pm LIMITED SPACES
Monday 26th March at 6pm
Thursday 12th April at 6pm
Monday 7th May at 7:05pm
Monday 21st May at 6pm
Thursday 7th June at 6pm
Intermediate Classes
Our intermediate class is for dogs or puppies over 6 months who have already learnt basic skills such as those covered in the puppy class. It is a follow on class for those who have completed either the puppy or beginners course or for any new starts who want to carry on improving their dogs training with the support of an instructor. It allows for ongoing socialisation as well as training in a distracting environment. Skills commonly needing more ongoing work include coming when called and loose lead walking as well as stays, retrieves or anything needing more duration or distance. It is not suitable for dogs with issues towards other dogs. Please see our Reactive Rovers class.
There is no set course to follow, it is up to each owner what they wish to work on at each session although we may have some demo's and fun stuff to try too! Before you begin you will be asked to set out what you want to achieve and then given goals to reach each week. If you meet your own aims by the end of the 6 weeks you will receive a certificate.
This is a 6 week course. There will be a maximum of 8 dogs per class with two instructors present or a maximum of 6 dogs per class when only Joanne is instructing.
Cost of course: £40
Location: Currie Youth Club
Time: Thursdays at 8:10pm
2012 class start dates: Thursday 15th March, Thursday 26th April, Thursday 7th June
Class Rules
No form of physical punishment is allowed which includes lead jerks, smacks, taps or pin downs. Shouting and verbal telling off is very much discouraged.
No choke chains, slip leads, prong collars, spray collars, shock collars or any other type of aversive may be used. Half check collars must be correctly fitted. Anti pull harnesses or headcollars not accepted on puppies.
Any children attending must be kept under full supervision and not allowed to approach other dogs unless given permission.
All dogs and puppies must be fully vaccinated and wormed. Proof of vaccinations for puppies should be brought along to the first class.
All dogs must wear a flat collar with identification tag.
Any dogs with upset stomachs, coughs or potentially contagious illnesses should be reported to the instructor before attending.
Bitches in season are not permitted to attend.
How To Join
10% DISCOUNT ON ALL CLASSES FOR STUDENTS, PENSIONERS AND THOSE ON INCOME SUPPORT. PROOF REQUIRED.
10% DISCOUNT FOR THOSE WHO ENROL IN A FOLLOW ON CLASS
To enrol on either course please email or phone. You will be sent a course starter pack plus a questionnaire to complete and return along with payment before the course begins. Places are confirmed only once payment is received. The puppy classes are usually fully booked up to a month before a new course commences so early booking is adviseable.
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