Dog & Puppy Training Classes
and Scentwork Classes

There are four levels starting with Puppy Foundation of the Scheme, namely Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold, each one developing an owners understanding, while building a dog’s confidence and levels of domestic obedience skills.

Why Train Your Dog?

This is the really fun and most rewarding part of owning a dog! Training your new friend needs to be high on your list of priorities as soon as you have decided to own a new dog.

No dog is too old to learn and our training classes are available for every age and ability, pedigrees, crossbreeds and rescue dogs are all welcomed. You will also meet like-minded people and share in a common aim to have well behaved dogs that are a pleasure to own.

Training is an obligation all dog owners need to fulfil for the community they live in and the welfare of the dog. By going to classes you can meet the ethical and moral responsibilities of dog ownership and promote the benefits that dogs can bring to peoples’ lives along with building a strong and enjoyable bond with your dog.

COST :

• A Pre-booking and Pre-Payment system for the classes is in place. This is done in a block of 6 x 45 minute classes – £78 per block for new customers and £68 per block for existing customers.
• Numbers are limited in the class with one dog per handler at a time in the hall. If a second handler wishes to attend there is a small viewing/waiting area available.

Dog Training Walks Are Perfect For 

• Dogs that lack confidence 
• Excitable dogs 
• Training your dog to be calm around other dogs 
• Training focus and involvement with you in real life situations. 
• Training impulse control. 

These classes may not be suitable for dogs with aggression, behaviour or nervous issues, if you have any questions, please feel free to call to discuss your dogs needs.

What Do We Do on the Walks?

Under Adrian from ABC for Dogs supervision and a small group of 4 dogs/puppies per walk you’ll quickly see what a difference group training walks will make in your dog’s socialisation and obedience training. 

Training Walks take place in different locations so our dogs and puppies can get used to a range of environments, sights and smells. 

 On every walk we practice the core skills of lead walking and focus but as the walks are real life training in real life settings, we also use the events that naturally occur as training opportunities; for example, meeting other dogs, crossing roads, seeing wildlife and livestock, sit / stay in new surroundings.  On some walks there may be the opportunity for some off lead time to practice recall and social skills if safe and appropriate for the group on the day. 

What Do We Cover In Our Dog Training Walks? 

• Sit and stay and impulse control 
• How to be calm and focused around other dogs 
• General obedience walking on and off lead 
• How to meet and greet other dogs  
• Recalls from distractions 

How and where:

To attend a puppy training walk  needs to be fully inoculated and up to 6 months old. 

To attend an adult dog walk your dog needs to be 7 months plus and sociable around dogs and people.

PLEASE NOTE These Group Walks are not for reactive Dogs or dogs with ingrained behaviour issues (i.e. severe nervousness). Dogs with this type of issue will benefit from a one-on-one training sessions before attending a group walk. 

All The Information 

• Fee To Attend is £25 Per Dog, 
• The session is usually between 60 and 90 minutes depending on the day and location. 
• Limit of 4 dogs with 1 handler per session. 

What Do I Need To Bring With Me? 

• Lots of treats 
• Your dogs favourite toy/s 
• Poo bags 
• Suitable clothing 

Location  

The walks take place at a variety of different locations around Medway and North Kent area, including parks, woodland walks and High Street/Shopping areas .

The benefits of dog scent work are numerous and include: 

• Mental Stimulation: Scent work requires the dog to use their brain, making it an excellent mental workout for the dog. This mental stimulation can help prevent boredom and reduce stress in dogs. 
• Improved Confidence: As dogs learn and excel in scent work, their confidence levels increase, making them more confident and self-assured. 
• Bonding with the Owner: Scent work is a fun and interactive activity that helps to strengthen the bond between the dog and their owner. 
• Physical Exercise: Scent work requires the dog to be physically active, making it an excellent form of physical exercise for the dog. This exercise can improve the dog’s overall physical health and well-being. 
• Better Behaviour: Dogs who participate in scent work are more likely to exhibit better behaviour, as they are mentally and physically satisfied. 
• Adaptability: Scent work can be adapted to suit the individual needs of the dog and their owner, making it a suitable activity for dogs of all ages and abilities. 

How Do We Teach Dog Scent Work?

What I will teach you is my methodology to teaching scent work built on 25 years of working Police Dogs, also Incorporating an introduction to clicker training, as this will be used to develop your dogs indication on the scent. 

The easiest way to describe your dog’s sense of smell is to imagine that your dog smells like you see. So, for example, I rub a little scent (say my hand, olive oil, oregano…anything) onto an object, your dog will “see” that scent with his nose. In fact his nose is MUCH more powerful than your eyes.

Laying the foundations to this skill takes a little dedication, but it’s a pretty easy skill for any dog that loves something… like food or toys.

The key is to associate the smell with the object the dog likes. 

There is nothing better than seeing how your dog can learn to identify and search for a target scent. Problem solving, mental enrichment, teamwork, confidence and of course FUN are just some of the amazing benefits of scent work for both the dog and the handler.

Scent Work Courses

COURSES

Each course is run over a 6 week block for beginners, intermediate and advanced abilities. Each course is limited to a maximum of 8 spaces.

WHEN and WHERE

Times and locations of the course may vary depending on demand, numbers and abilities.
COST

A pre-booking  system for the course is in place. This is done in a block of 6 x 2 hour lessons – £150 per block of 6 lessons (£25 per lesson).