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PRICES
- Puppy 1 - £100 for 6 week course (Summer Discount: £70)
- Puppy 2 - £100 for 6 week course (Early Booking Discount: £70)
- Adolescent / Adult - £160 for 10 week course (Summer Discount: £120)
- Puppy 3 - £80 for 8 week course
- Outdoor Workshops - £80 for 9 anytime lessons
- Fun Nosework - £60 for 6 week course
- Fun Tricks - £60 for 6 week course
- Residential Training / Dog Boot Camp - Complete Packages from £450 - includes free unlimited classes
- Pack Walks - Free to all students
- Private Lessons - From £40. Discounts available.
- Boarding: £25 per night
- Unlimited Classes Deal: £400. Pay £400 and come to as many classes or courses as you like.
Refund Policy: Once you have paid for a course, we regret that no refund will be available. If you need to cancel a placement due to illness or unforeseen circumstances, we can transfer your course fee to the next available course at a later date.
Current Package Deals
- £10 off each hourly one to one lesson when you travel to us.
- Book 4 One to One lessons for the price of 3.
- Book Puppy 1 and Puppy 2 for £140
- Book Puppy 1, 2 & 3 for £224
- Book Adolescent and Puppy 3 for £204
- Book Puppy 1, 2, 3 and 8 Workshops for £284
- Book Adolescent, Puppy 3 and 8 Workshops for £264
- Book Puppy 1, 2, 3, workshops and all fun classes for £384
Frequently Asked Questions How do I know what course is best for my dog?
Adolescent Dogs offers a wide variety of courses to suit. Should there be any question in regards to what course best suits you and your companion please contact us using the contact page on the left hand side of the page.
- If you have a new puppy under 18 weeks: we recommend attending the Puppy Class Part 1, and then swiftly following onto Puppy Class Part 2 and Part 3. This will ensure that early socialisation and training is started and continued right through adolescence!
- If you have a dog over 18 weeks, we recommend starting in Adolescent / Adult 1 Classes and then swiftly moving onto Puppy 3. These classes focus on adolescent dog problems such as jumping, hyperactivity, barking and general control.
- If you have already completed basic training, if your dog is under 18 months, you can sign up for Puppy 2, or if your dog is over 18 months, you can sign up for the Adolescent course.
- If you have completed training to Puppy 2 level and above, then you can sign up for Puppy 3. We also run a variety of outdoor workshops.
- Outdoor training - We recommend joining our outdoor classes alongside the indoor puppy and adult groups to ensure that your dog learns to listen to you everywhere.
When should I start training my puppy?
You should start training your puppy from the moment you welcome them into your home. In fact, the greatest impact on future social behaviour will be made by any experience that happens from 8 to 18 weeks of age. Therefore you should take every opportunity to socialise your puppy and shape desired behaviour as soon as possible! It is recommended you take advantage of a one to one lesson before your dog has had his first vaccination. This will help with settling your puppy at night, toilet training, play biting and ensuring you are doing all the right things with your puppy from day one. Your puppy can join classes as soon as he's had his first vaccination.
What methods are used?
At Adolescent Dogs we promote a positive reinforcement training environment for all dogs. We base all of our training on building a strong bond with all the people who will be handling the dog. All desired behaviour is reinforced by a reward such as play, touch, voice and occassionaly natural food treats. The type of reward greatly depends on the individual dog's sensitivity and motivations. All unwanted behaviour is either re-directed or as needed, corrected. A correction may consist of a voice (i.e. "ah ah" or "Shhh") or other non harmful method to either mark the unwanted behaviour or break the focus to enable the handler to direct the behaviour to something that will earn a reward. All corrections are based on the individual dog and levels of sensitivity. Dogs are very quick to learn what behaviours earn them rewards and what behaviours are marked or ignored, thus the experience becomes more and more enjoyable for them.
Can I come and visit classes before I book?
We encourage all dog owners to visit the school at any time. We run classes at a variety of venues throughout the week. You are more than welcome to come and watch some of our classes so that you can get a feel for the methods we use and so that you can meet the trainers. Every class is run by Jenny Trigg, and usually a training assistant or two.
How many dogs are there in each class?
We limit classes to small groups and take no more than 8 to 10 dogs per class, with an instructor and up to 4 training assistants. This ensures that personal attention is available when (or if) needed.
Who should bring the dog to training?
We encourage everyone who will be involved with the dog to come to classes. This will teach your dog to respond to all members of the household. It is important that everyone gets involved with the training at home.
Can my son/daughter train the dog?
Yes, as long as they are physically capable of handling the dog.
What do I need to bring with me for the first session?
You will need: Your dogs favourite toy, treats, spare poo bags and your dogs vaccination certificate.
What happens if my dog is ill or comes into season?
If your dog is ill, please leave him at home. Where possible, we recommend you come to the class without the dog as you will still learn the necessary techniques to practise at home. If your dog comes into season, you are still welcome to bring her to classes.
What happens if I miss a class?
If you miss a class for whatever reason, we can usually slot you into another group to catch up. Alternatively, you can book a one to one lesson to catch up. What standard will I achieve?
We have classes to cater for all levels of training. It is entirely up to you as to whether you just want basic training or want a more advanced level.
Surely my dog can't be trained in just one hour per week?
No. As we do not have access to your dog 24/7, we can only give you the tools and skills to train your dog, it is then up to you to practise at home to progress at a steady rate. We recommend at minimum of 3x15 minute sessions every day.
I have an older rescue dog, is it too late to start training?
No, dogs can be trained at any age, however you will find your older dog may have picked up some bad habits and will be more of a challenge than a puppy. Because our classes are small we will be able to give you any individual attention you need to help you progress at a steady rate.
Why can't I train my dog myself? I've bought a book on dog training.
Books can be a useful source of information, however they cannot offer any correction if things don't go according to plan. It would be like buying a book on learning to drive a car and then hitting the road on your own! A recipe for disaster!
Classes and Courses
Because our classes are set courses with only a limited number of spaces available, this means that a refund cannot be given if you decide to pull out at any time. Remember, we still have to pay the hall and staff fee's even if you don't turn up. Please ensure that you can attend your chosen course before booking and making payment as we do not offer refunds once a course is paid for. If 14 days notice is given, it is sometimes possible to transfer your placement to another course.
Residential Training: Non-refundable. It is up to you to put the time in at the end of the course to maintain the training. Dog Boarding: A 50% non-refundable deposit is placed to secure dates. If you decide to cancel your booking at any time, then this deposit is lost. One to One tuition.
You have 2 options for paying for one to one tuition. One option is to pay session by session, giving you the choice to stop sessions as and when you please. Your alternative option is to pay for a set course at a discounted rate. However, if you decide to choose this option, no refund can be given if you decide to cancel at any time.
Social Walk cancellation
Unless 24 hours notice is provided for cancelling a session, we reserve the right to charge full session rate.
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