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Beginners course starting Wednesday 27th August - limited availability
Oscar - staffie puppy owned by Emma Gravett & Glen Murphy

Classes in Guildford, Surrey & Godalming, Surrey.

Jenny Trigg

07734 034 563
info@adolescentdogs.com

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6 Week Beginners Course

No classes run on bank holiday Mondays. Please take this into account when booking our Monday classes 
 
The 6 week beginners course is ideal for both puppy's and older dogs. We recommend you start your puppy as soon as he's had his vaccinations (or after first vaccinations with the go ahead from your vet).

We limit classes to small groups and have a minimum of two qualified instructors in all of our courses to ensure that individual attention is available when (or if) needed.

The classes are based on building your relationship and bond with your dog teaching him to want to respond to you for YOU. Not for a piece of food in your pocket.

 Whether you've just picked up a new puppy or you have an older dog who needs a refresher on the basics, the beginners class is the best place to start.
 
The class will teach your dog to

  • Come when called
  • Walk on a loose lead (outside)
  • Walk nicely off lead 
  • Drop any object (toy/socks/remote etc)
  • Leave food that's dropped on the floor
  • Down Stay 
  • Sit Stay
  • Wait patiently at doorways/getting out of car
  • Greet people without jumping up
  • Greet other dogs calmly
  • Retrieve
  • Accept being groomed and handled

As well as covering important topics such as
  • Dog Law
  • House rules and boundaries
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Toilet training
  • Play biting
  • Attention seeking behaviour
  • Destructive behaviour
  • Over excitability
All of our classes are run by a minimum of 2 qualified instructors with class sizes limited to just 6-8 dogs.  This ensures that you get plenty of one to one attention and enables us to monitor your progress within the class.

The beginners class runs on

  • Monday in Godalming at 7pm-7.45pm
  • Wednesday in Guildford at 7pm-7.45pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm.

Cost £70 for the 6 week course.

Venues:

  • Godalming venue: St Marks Community Centre, Franklyn Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD
  • Guildford venue: Park Barn Community Centre, Cabell Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8JH.

You will need to book as early as possible for all of our beginners classes as they are currently very popular and fill up quickly.

If you would like to join one of our classes, please fill in the booking form below.

Availability:

  • Mon 18th Aug 7pm-7.45pm: FULLY BOOKED
  • Wed 27th August 7pm-7.45pm: 2 spaces
  • Wed 27th Aug 7.45pm-8.30pm: 2 spaces
  • Mon 29th sep & Wed 8th Oct: Booking Now
    Beginners Booking Form

    Your Name

    Your Address

    Email Address

    Contact Number

    Your Dogs Name

    Breed

    Age

    Course Start Date & Time

    Where did you hear about us? i.e. vets, word of mouth, google, yahoo, gumtree, yellow pages, yell.com, friday ad etc

  • Due to the popularity of our courses, please book on early to avoid disappointment as the classes book up quickly.

    Beginners with their pass certificates. From left to right: Bentley (cocker spaniel), Holly (Golden Retriever), Jake (Labrador), Ella (Lurcher) and Monty (Italian Greyhound).

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    Emma Hall with Jaspa demonstrating a down stay - 5 paces, 30 seconds

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    Milo, Golden Retriever puppy, loose lead walking

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    Diane Herrett & Bertie with his pass certificate

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    "Customer Feedback"
     
    ""Just wanted to say thank you so much for the course. Beano has improved so much and is improving every day. Your training has made him much more manageable! I think we will definately will be doing another one in the future. So thank you for everything" (Emma Vincent, with Beano)"

    "Good basic principles covered in a nice atmosphere and a small group, meaning that one to one "coaching" was there. Some great owner training principles as well as dog handling aspects also covered. Lottie's doing well and mastering the basics - many thanks. (Fiona Bride with Lottie - Labrador)"

    "I had a very naughty little staffie about 6 weeks ago. Biting, barking being a right little you know. I attended the beginners course and was so impressed with the professionalism and help I recieved I now have a staffie that does what he is told! A very big thankyou to Jenny and Anna." (Andy Watson with Bailey - Staffordshire Bull Terrier)

    "The beginners class provides an excellent grounding for all dogs. Jenny and Anna teach kind techniques which encourage respect and harmony between dog and owner, giving optimum results. Small class sizes which ensure individual attention as required are great value for money. Plus, you get excellent customer service, as Jenny is always happy to help by phone or email if you have any concerns between classes. Both Mollie and I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners course and love the walking group. We will definatley be doing more! I would highly recommend Adolescent Dogs to anyone (& frequently do)." (Jane Martin with Molly - Staffordshire Bull Terrier)

    "Josh and I would like to thank you and everyone else at Adolescent Dogs for helping us train Monty. We are really looking forward to working with you all again in the future classes." (Josh & Renee Harris with Monty - Cocker Spaniel)

    "I like the way you use positives and never put people down. You empower the adults you train." (Owner of Cookie - Lurcher puppy)

    "I just wanted to say how BRILLIANT its been getting me and Dave off to a great start. The Training is just fantastic and Dave and I both love an excuse for a quick 5 min 'session' when we're out walking or in the house or garden. It seems to be such a quick positive easy way to communicate with your dog and it's obvious he's loving learning and getting lots from it all too. He adores getting it right and his face just lights up when he's cracked a new command! You've made everything really clear and simple for us and I can't believe how much has been possible, in such a short space of time, with a young pup." (Owner of Dave - Cocker Spaniel)

    "Dear Aunty Jenny & Anna! Mummy said I could use the computer to say thankyou for making me a good boy! I came to the beginners class and the recall class. Not only did I learn how to be a good boy very quickly, I got cheese too! Mummy said that she was surprised and delighted with how you explained everything so easily and how quickly I learnt. She said we got out of it what we put in and although Ive been hard work (I doubt it!) all the lessons and homework were really good fun!.I sometimes come and see you on a Sunday at the walking group.Mummy and daddy tell me about all the valuable tips you show them on how to keep me the apple of their eye! Woof woof lick lick! Bertie x" (Diane Herrett with Bertie - Labrador x Dalmation)

    "The beginners course was fantastic and Stanley can now do all the things we learnt and we would love to continue to the next level. Many thanks for all your help, he's a very good boy now! kind regards Cathy" (Cathy Baileff with Stanley - Dachshund)

    "I'd just like to thank you all for all your hard work. We've really enjoyed all the classes and look forward to the next pool party!" (Owner of Billy - Springer Spaniel)

    "I felt I had plenty of one to one attention from all the instructors in the class and thought the class was a great size. I really felt part of the group and met lots of new people" (Owner of Oscar - Labradoodle)

    "Without you, my dog wouldnt have been able to lie down. Also I felt you coming to the house was very good and helpful" (Owner of Millie the Dachshund)

    "Very good informative tuition from an instructor with excellent knowledge of dogs and training." (Owner of Jack the Labrador cross)

    "Thank you for all your help! I look forward to seeing you on the next course!" (Owner of Benson - German Shepherd)

    "The course was beneficial and covered more than I expected. I found the weekly handouts and advice sheets very helpful and thought the instructors were excellent." (Owner of Harvey - Hungarian Viszla)

     


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