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We hope this page on our website will answer many questions regarding our puppy classes and that the pictures capture some of the atmosphere. Please come along and visit one of our classes if you wish. For times and locations please see below.
Our puppy training courses are designed for the puppy who has just completed its vaccinations and who is under 20 weeks of age by the start of the course. Acorn Dog Training tutors have personal experience of living with puppies of a variety of breeds and characters, as well as having theoretical knowledge and proper qualifications in training, behaviour. In particular, Fran Griffin has had more than 25 years experience of training dogs, using different methods and ideas, as well as taking the time to learn more about how dogs learn by taking a degree in cognitive psychology. Click here to read what currently is: Barkley's Blog (updated 5th February) as it follows his training and antics from puppy through to adulthood, and how Fran dealt with the problems he presented her with. Glynis, one of the tutors from the school, also played a part in his early training.You could find some interesting pieces of advice by going through some of the previous posts. Will this remain Barkley's Blog in 2010? What will the new arrival Lilttle Miss Dottie think? You can follow Miss Dottie's training on youtube now, where she shows you how to apply many of the things you learn on the puppy course into every day situations. and now I have Miss Dottie's Diary :-D Please come and visit.
Location: Courses will either be held at Woughton on the Green (summer months, outdoor only), Bradville and New Bradwell during winter months. The venue at Bradville offers excellent indoor and outdoor facilities.
The price of the puppy training course: £75 for 6 sessions and class sizes are now being limited to an absolute maximum of 8 puppies and no older dogs (apart from our own) present. The courses are structured from one week to the next, and can be a time of great enjoyment for both dogs and humans. Stress levels and overall behaviour are constantly monitored, to ensure that the best environment is created to facilitate learning. As with all of our courses, all dogs and owners are treated as individuals, and not just 'one of the class'. Between class advice is available either over the phone, or via email, and all members of the family are welcome to attend. If you are thinking about joining a class I would strongly recommend you contact us quickly as we fill up very quickly. Click here to read our terms and conditions. (word doc) You are more than welcome to come and watch a class before enrolling, so please contact us to find out times and locations.
AVAILABILITY: Puppy Training (for puppies UNDER the age of 5 months by the course start date) ~ for junior classes see section below. The courses below are those we currently have vacancies on: Friday 26th March at 7.00pm with Tracy Smith. Venue: New Bradwell, to book please call 01908 397236/561654 or email There will be a break for Good Friday if required. Tuesday April 13th at 7.00pm with Fran Griffin, venue Bradville. To book please call 01908 397236 or email
*Please note that the 8.00pm classes may occasionally start late, due to earlier classes over-running. We do try to keep to time as much as possible, but as we like to give everybody quality time, there may be an overlap of 5-10 minutes. As courses will now be running into the Easter holiday period, if you are away for a week during the course, please let us know and we will either organise a catch up session, or a 30 minute one to one session. JUNIOR CLASS (for puppies and young dogs OVER the age of 5 months by the course start date, class size maximum of 6 dogs) We are currently full. If you would like to go on a waiting list for a future course, please call Glynis on 01908 562001 ** If there is nothing suitable listed for you then please contact: Funway Dog Training 502272 classes held at New Bradwell Community Centre. Or Dogs In Training: 01908 691344, New Bradwell and Browns Wood. Tracy and Glynis from Acorn Dog Training offer one to one training from £25, please call Tracy on 01908 561654, or Glynis on 01908 562001. Dog walking and sitting also available from Sarah of Purr-Fect Petsitting
COURSE INFORMATION: We teach (and often go beyond) the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Puppy Foundation Course.
We cover many topics on our courses (see below) and also have handouts for you to take home for future reference. An example of the types of literature given to owners toilet training. Clicker training is being used and correctly applied by trainers with a real in-depth knowledge of the subject. If anyone claims that clicker training does not work for most dogs, then they really do not understand what clicker training is all about. This method is the most powerful I have ever used, and I have been truly staggered by what my own puppies were able to learn at such an early age. Barkley and Tallulah were able to grasp the Kennel Club's Good Citizen Dog Scheme's Gold Level exercise "go to bed" (which is a send the dog away from you) exercise by the time they were 10 and 12 weeks of age respectively!
To explode yet another urban myth, when correctly applied, clicker training does NOT result in the dog becoming dependent upon the clicker or treat for the remainder of it's life. Quite the reverse in fact, it has enabled my dogs to truly understand the words I use, without any misunderstandings. Some of the topics that are covered on our courses: Basic Obedience Exercises: sit, down, stay, wait, walking on a loose lead without pulling, crossing the road, coming when called, settle down, "go lie in your bed" and much more. Practical
Advice on: Play Biting; Grabbing at clothing
Dog Whisperer (Dog Psychology or Pop Psychology) A report from Science Daily into behaviour problems and the dominance techniques We also help to get your puppy used to being handled by other people in preparation for any vets visits, showing, or if you're thinking of doing any of our further Kennel Club Good Citizenship Awards.
Our courses also allow controlled, fun and safe interactions of the puppies with each other and all of the owners.
Relevant website links PUPPY TREATS: We are often asked where you can buy the lovely treats we sell in the classes, once you have finished your course. Please click the link below to visit their website. Klassy Canine Bakery - chosen, tried, tested and approved by the Acorn Taste Team Barking Bakery - Home baked treats
THE BLUE DOG - SAFE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND DOGS Pets and Travel - For great information and advice on traveling with your dog, be it a trip out in the car, or a camping holiday.
We now sell the Bun-GeePup-ee Dog Leash. This leash, combined with our methods of training a dog to walk without pulling is bringing about remarkable results. Many owners with back, shoulder and wrist problems are now discovering that they can train their dogs to walk nicely and without causing pain or injury to themselves, or to their dogs. For more information on this leash click here. "Just been out for a walk with Thai. It was the best walk on the lead we have had in about 3 and a half years - he is only 4. Bloody fantastic. Thank you very much" - Sally, Milton Keynes. .
FInally, some of our pup's from the past have become a mums themselves.
This is Khan who 2 years later grew into the biggest German Shepherd many people have ever met. He is Mr. Cool and Calm and loves agility.
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