For anyone choosing a training class - please make sure you go along (with or without your dog) and watch before you decide to join.

Make sure that they use techniques that you agree with.
Make sure that they use positive techniques only. This should include lots of praise when things are done right, and possibly the use of tit bits and/or clickers.

The dogs should be enjoying themselves and training should be fun. It should be clear that the trainers are animal lovers themselves.
There should not be lots of shouting, occasionally an owner may correct a dog's negative behaviour, but there shouldn't be a lot of this otherwise it indicates that positive reinforcement is not being used enough.

There should be a mix of cross breeds and pedigrees and the trainers should take on any dog regardless of breed or gender. Some trainers may descriminate against hard to train breeds or bull breeds.

Generally, it's advisable that the trainer should ask for a vaccinations certificate if your dog is only a young puppy as these are susceptible to disease and unvaccinated dogs attending could be carrying something to pass on to an unvaccinated puppy.

Finally, do not rush into anything. Have a look around at different classes and if you have any doubts talk them through and if you're still unsure don't go. It could result in a worse trained dog!

vaccination certificate? I've never been asked for one of those, presumably because I would need my dog to be up to date to meet the same dogs in the street.

Have you been asked for one Lotti?

vaccination certificate? I've never been asked for one of those, presumably because I would need my dog to be up to date to meet the same dogs in the street.

Have you been asked for one Lotti?

At a training class I went to the other day they asked a puppy owner.
I don't think it really applies to older dogs, because some dogs aren't vaccinated but as they get older it's supposed to be less of a worry but for young puppies, it's important they get their initial set of vaccinations as the immunisation they got from their mother wears off.

I personally haven't been asked for one, it depends on the age of your dog and where you go.

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Dear all,

Can any one reccommend a dog training class, or obedience class for my mum, she has a collie who is 18 months old, who is quite lively, and doesnt take any notice of her.

When he sees dogs he just wants to play with them, which is ok if the dog responds well, not like what happenend last week when mum took him out.

So I would appreciate any feedback

PM or reply

Cheers Nicky

I can greatly rccomend Katie Patmore who woked wonders with my Dobie a few years ago...

Millhouses dog training have their won website but I can't link it 'cos I haven't made enough posts :)

edit: http://www.bestofbreeds.net/millhouses/

Thanks for that Harmony,

She worked with my dog about 13 years ago, and our dog is still going strong

Cheers Nicky

Hi,

I was after a class that wasn't a course, as sometimes I'm too ill to go and didn't want to spend lots of money to miss lessons. I found a Tuesday night class on Slinn St, Crookes which is great.

The trainer is lovely and knows her stuff but she aims for obedience, no fancy tricks, she just wants a well behaved dog that will concentrate on you rather than other people/dogs.

It's very friendly there, everyone loves each other's dogs and she works on a positive reinforcement method using treats and praise. You are allowed to use a clicker if that's what you do and she never shouts at or hits any dog.

PM me if you want more details.

I assume a beagle who ignores treats when he intends to be naughty wouldn't be welcome there Lotti? :blush:

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HI,

Does anyone know of any dog training classes near where i live at southey green? someone told me there is one on halifax road opposite somerfield at a church? does anyone know of this? i saw the posts earlier re: one at millhouses and crookes but as i dont drive they are too far.

Thank you

A.D.T.C.attercliffe dog training committee
run from grimesthorpe family centre every monday night from 7pm
puppies can come at any time adult dogs welcome to come and have a look see but we have new dogs night every eight weeks.
look out for ad in the star, next one is in about5 weeks

we do basic obedience work, walking to heel right up to retrieving articles. there is also a wealth of advice from the many trainers.

good luck

yes there is one at Halifax road, at the Wadsley Bridge Dog Society or something. I can't voice my opinions here so will pm you :thumbsup:

Please also remember to go either alone or with your dog, to watch a class first before enrolling.

Training classes should use positive reinforcement methods which means play or food as a reward and lots of praise when something is done right. There shouldn't be lots of barking or upset dogs and the handlers should not be shouting at dogs or yanking on collars (although I'm sure you knew that!)

I assume a beagle who ignores treats when he intends to be naughty wouldn't be welcome there Lotti? :blush:

LOL any dog is welcome there! They never discourage the dogs from things, for instance when you put them in a down and wait, we are taught that if the dog looks as though it's going to get up as you walk away, call it to you rather than shouting 'no!' that way if you get your command in on time, the dog is still responding to you.

Strix, they've even welcomed Eddy who isn't good with other dogs and is 11 and a half years old!

Thanks for your pm and for replying. I will be extra cautious! : )

Any news on the scent following courses yet, Lotti?

I have to agree with Lotti's recommendation to go and watch first.

We had a temporary trainer whilst ours had puppies (we used to go to a club in Wath), but this guy was advocating punching large dogs in the shoulder :suspect:

Hi,

I was after a class that wasn't a course, as sometimes I'm too ill to go and didn't want to spend lots of money to miss lessons. I found a Tuesday night class on Slinn St, Crookes which is great.

The trainer is lovely and knows her stuff but she aims for obedience, no fancy tricks, she just wants a well behaved dog that will concentrate on you rather than other people/dogs.

It's very friendly there, everyone loves each other's dogs and she works on a positive reinforcement method using treats and praise. You are allowed to use a clicker if that's what you do and she never shouts at or hits any dog.

PM me if you want more details.

hiya Lottie, I'm trying to PM you but your box is full. Could you let me have the contact details for that class, as my dog is getting naugtier by the day, and Tuesday nights are my free night, so that sounds ideal.

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Hi All,

Having just become an owner of a retired Greyhound i thought it might be good to get him some training, just the basic stuff nothing to fancy as he is retired he is about 6 now so not sure how much you can teach an old dog new tricks.

I was just wondering if anybody could reccomend any good classes around the Hillsborough area for dog obedience and very probably owner training as well.

Many thanks in advance

jamiexx

Welcome to SF pets Toytiger :wave:

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Hi

Does anyone know of any dog agility classes in Sheffield? I have taken Tia to dog training classes and she picked everything up within a couple of weeks so we stopped going, I feel ready for a bit of a challenge. The trainer said Tia would be brilliant at agility and I wouldn't mind having a go myself! Had a look on internet and can't find anything!

Daisy.x

We used to take our dog to North Derbyshire dog Agility Club in Dronfield but I wouldn't recomend them to you, I did hear of a club that met sunday mornings at Rother Valley, don't know any details though

anyone know where i can take a four month old staffy for training close to sheffield 6 please?

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I desperately need to get my Poppy to training classes, she is TERRIBLE around other dogs & when we let her off the lead she just bolts. She is a really good girl in general, & I honestly believe the way she acts around other dogs is a fear thing.
So any recomendations ?

Do what Lotti did - and invite forumers' dogs to meet her :)

Ed was aggressive with other dogs, but now he's met a few in controlled circumstances, she says he was playing with another dog this weekend!

If she's a great one for running off, tie a washing line to her collar when running free, to act as a brake. Call her frequently and reward her. If she doesn't come, reel her in still calling to her, and reward her.

Do what Lotti did - and invite forumers' dogs to meet her :)

Ed was aggressive with other dogs, but now he's met a few in controlled circumstances, she says he was playing with another dog this weekend!

she just gets scared & then freaks other dogs out


If she's a great one for running off, tie a washing line to her collar when running free, to act as a brake. Call her frequently and reward her. If she doesn't come, reel her in still calling to her, and reward her.

We have her on an extendable lead at the moment, but the others can run free, it just doesn't seem fair on her

Brude has often been asked for his services in socialisation (probably because of his size) so if you want to give it a go... He's a determined little soul, who isn't put off easily ;)

We have her on an extendable lead at the moment, but the others can run free, it just doesn't seem fair on her
Try the washing line. Extendable leads have tension, so she knows it's there, the washing line doesn't.

Brude is a nightmare on a lead. He goes deaf and takes all commands from the twinge of the lead. Off a lead he (more or less) listens. And if he doesn't, he gets his half choke thrown to nearby to distract him - like the plastic bottle and gravel method ;)

try a horse lunging reign, easier on the hand than washing line. we use these for our dogs as the husky that can be let off the lead is a very rare animal indeed. we dont like the flexi-leads as their toughness in the face of a Husky (capable of pulling 100KG) is debatable and ive seen a couple of nasty injuries caused to dogs from these (cheesewire springs to mind)

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Hi

Does anyone know of any dog agility classes in Sheffield? I have taken Tia to dog training classes and she picked everything up within a couple of weeks so we stopped going, I feel ready for a bit of a challenge. The trainer said Tia would be brilliant at agility and I wouldn't mind having a go myself! Had a look on internet and can't find anything!

Daisy.x

Have a look at the clubs listed on the agilitynet website (soz as newbie can't post URL yet)
Like Tess667 I would not recommend North Derbyshire :gag:

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Hi All,

Having just become an owner of a retired Greyhound i thought it might be good to get him some training, just the basic stuff nothing to fancy as he is retired he is about 6 now so not sure how much you can teach an old dog new tricks.

I was just wondering if anybody could reccomend any good classes around the Hillsborough area for dog obedience and very probably owner training as well.

Many thanks in advance

jamiexx

Hi Jamie,

The class I go to is a very laid back class that you'd probably get on well with - all positive methods of training. It's on Slinn St, Crookes not too far from you.

As far as his age goes. Whoever said you can't teach an old dog new tricks was wrong! Eddy, my rescued dalmatian wasn't taught anything other than sit and paw by his previous owner. He's 11 1/2 years old and 3 months on obeys to sit, paw, other paw, beg, down and come.

Don't underestimate him - the fact is, an older dog is probably less likely to get distracted and therefore will learn quicker if anything!

Look up clicker training - that's how we teach Eddy.

new dogs night on monday the 11th of deptember at attercliffe dog training club.
it is on holywell road...grimesthorpe family centre,

dogs welcome and owners of all shapes and sizes. dogs under 6 months would be in the puppy socialisation class , which can be started any monday.
club opens at 7 pm

any queries answered .just ask

How much is it?

I doubt we'd be able to come as it's quite far from us and we already go to training on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but I'd be interested!

Is it a course that you pay for a certain amount of weeks or does it matter if you miss a week in between?

Thanks :thumbsup:

anyone know where i can take a four month old staffy for training close to sheffield 6 please?
Hi just to say i'm a member of the training club at wadsley bridge they train on a monday night and usually start at around 7 o'clock for beginners i have been going for some time now and it has definately helped with my two dogs. :thumbsup:

Can anyone give me some indication of the prices for training classes pls?

I've just 'obtained' a staffy pup and would like to train him, not looking for tricks and stuff, just obedience like stopping at roads, general 'sit' stuff etc ect.

Thanks

Can anyone give me some indication of the prices for training classes pls?

I've just 'obtained' a staffy pup and would like to train him, not looking for tricks and stuff, just obedience like stopping at roads, general 'sit' stuff etc ect.

Thanks

If you're just looking for basic obedience and good manners, there's a class run at St Tims Church Hall, Slinn St. Crookes.
They charge £2.50 per evening for an hour's class and they just focus on getting the dog to look at you when walking past other dogs, getting the dog to come when called, sit and down and stay... just the basics.

It's a nice friendly class and the instructor is good. When I get everything organised I'll hopefully be taking my eldest to help with his socialisation. Takara's past all the stuff they do now so it'll just be Eddy going with me.

Lotti

Are the classes at crookes every week? If so what time? I am considering a class with Daisy.

Thanks

Jayne

Thanks Lotti, does anyone know of any other classes, possibly nearer S12?

jayne - the classes are every Tuesday at 7pm... it's a nice friendly class, but beware they like to feed eachother's dogs!!

A.D.T.C.attercliffe dog training committee
run from grimesthorpe family centre every monday night from 7pm
puppies can come at any time adult dogs welcome to come and have a look see but we have new dogs night every eight weeks.
look out for ad in the star, next one is in about5 weeks

we do basic obedience work, walking to heel right up to retrieving articles. there is also a wealth of advice from the many trainers.

good luck

we took our dog here as a puppy. wouldn`t let us look at the puppy classes without joining first. from puppy class went into adult at 6 months old, moved up from beginners one level to beginners 2 but when he didn`t pass his little test they give him in that level they put him back down into level 1 with all the new starters and puppies. we didn`t take him again as we felt that this would set him back even more. also a couple of the trainers didn`t take their dogs as it set them back in their training aswell.

jayne - the classes are every Tuesday at 7pm... it's a nice friendly class, but beware they like to feed eachother's dogs!!
Not to other dogs I hope! Thanks Lotti, its something that I'm seriously considering.

Jayne

haha no - but your dog will come away full up. I always felt a bit stingy as I keep back any unused treats to use on training at home, but they all fed everyone else's dogs with the leftover treats lol

If you're just looking for basic obedience and good manners, there's a class run at St Tims Church Hall, Slinn St. Crookes.
They charge £2.50 per evening for an hour's class and they just focus on getting the dog to look at you when walking past other dogs, getting the dog to come when called, sit and down and stay... just the basics.



Do they teach em how to walk past a chip shop without diving in, running frantically around the customers feet while you're still attatched to the end of the lead being dragged round?

hehehehe Sounds like your dog is just like mine.

Actually they teach you to teach the dog to focus on YOU, nobody else and nothing else. So it's upto you whether you think it'd work for you.

A.D.T.C.attercliffe dog training committee
run from grimesthorpe family centre every monday night from 7pm
puppies can come at any time adult dogs welcome to come and have a look see but we have new dogs night every eight weeks.
look out for ad in the star, next one is in about5 weeks

we do basic obedience work, walking to heel right up to retrieving articles. there is also a wealth of advice from the many trainers.

good luck
could you please tell me if i could attend the attercliffe dog training with my 13 month old yorkie

Im starting dog training classes with Lilly this Saturday. I'm looking forward to it and we are going to a trainer who usually gets his business by word of mouth as he is known to be very good (and expensive enough!). Lilly usually listens to my bloke more than me - the whole alpha male thing I think - so I think I would prefer him to do the actual training and I'll just sit and watch. Although he seems to think that I should do the training seeing as she's already more obedient with him anyway, and he sits and watches...what does anyone else think is the best?

Also we have to muzzle her and I am dreading it. She couldn't care less about a muzzle being on her, but it makes her look soooo vicious! The reason we are doing it is because we are not sure what she will be like with the other dogs, so are muzzling as a precaution in case she goes for one of them. The trainer already told us that his dogs like to come over and check out any new starter dogs and give them a good sniff and the last time a dog got anywhere near her like that (well, he tried to mount her), she ended up with a gobful of his neck fluff. Because she is a Staffy cross and you can see the staffy in her face, it worries me that people will think she is a vicious dog (fuelled by all the recent articles in the papers too).

In all fairness though if someone I didn't know tried to mount me I think I'd go for the neck too!

Takara always snaps at any dog trying to mount her, and personally I'm glad. She won't start a fight and if anyone starts on her, she walks away but she will stick up for herself, I think to be honest, any bitch would snap at a dog trying to mount her.

As long as she doesn't worry about the muzzle, that's ok. I used it on Eddy and it is amazing how many people were quite happy for me to take it off him after the first introduction with their dog.
I find I get more odd looks and am asked why my dog is wearing a 'muzzle' when Takara is wearing a halti...

Good luck at training, and don't worry, I'm sure you'll have plenty of chance to explain that she isn't vicious.

Hi there, I know this was posted a year (or 2) ago but I wondered if you still know about the dog training classes. I have phoned about the one at Wadsley Bridge but the night is not convenient. Did you mention one at Crookes? Do you have the details.
Thanks very much. Jo

Can anyone reccomend K9 Operational Support Services & Dog Training, based in chapeltown - for puppy / dog training.

Im looking for one around the S5 / S35 area.

Thanks

Gempud,
Please don't get too over concerned with what other people think of your Dog. I went through this a couple of weeks ago, and it can really ruin your walks with the dog. I've got a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and people can be really mean about him especially when he's got his halti harness on and people mistake it for a muzzle.
If they knew anything about the breed they would know that they are lovely dogs. I get some idiots coming up to me thinking he's a Pitbull and that he's going to be aggressive so I stand there and give them a lecture on the nature/nurture issue while they stand there dumbstruck!

If no one can reccomend K9 Operational Support Services & Dog Training does anyone know of dog training in parson cross/ecclesfield/chapeltown or high green?

Thanks

K9 Operational Support Services & Dog Training?

Having googled this term, it's pointing in the direction of personal protection dogs, drug sniffer dogs, firearms detection, etc, etc....

Is this what you were looking for? :shocked:

I went on yell.com for dog training and K9 Operational Support Services & Dog Training was one that come up near my area.

did you try ringing them if you've decided that this is the style of training you are after?

No because I would prefer to go with a place with recommendations, as I have heard bad reports of one in my area.

You can usually go along and watch for a session if you are thinking of taking your dog to a class

If they won't allow you to, I'd not bother :suspect:

I rang one in Corby when I was working there who wanted vaccination certificates (and insurance documents too I think) and was charging an extortionate rate for the class - this isn't the kind of info I'd have expected to have been given by somebody recommending the class independently :mad:

Didnt think about that thanks. Will get in touch with them soon.

Tried to call them and the number mentioned on yell.com is for an office in the hallamshire hospital. Anyway done a bit of reasearch and have email barkbusters. Will see what they say.

Can anyone reccoment one 2 one training in S5 ???
Its in the yellow pages.

does anybody know of any good puppy training classes in sheffield? i am struggling to find any.

I have tried the one at millhouses but they are full.

thanx :)

attercliffe dog training club do puppy classes
we run every monday night and there are other classes that you can progress to if you like.

based on holywell road at grimesthorpe, give it a try .joanne

thanks
don't suppose you know how much it costs?

Hi, I dont have a dog but I know they run dog training at St Andrews hall, near psalter lane S11. I only know this because I hire the hall the day after and there is doggy prints everywhere!

thanks for your help I have found one on ecclesall road in the Trinity church it runs on fridays mornings which is perfect for me!

poppy starts on friday!

thanks again x :)

Is that Aunt Polly's, Poppy?

Have fun and please feel free to add to our thread on training classes when you can give us a review of it :)

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Allsorts at thorpe hesley is where Im taking my puppy at the minute. Seems really good.

yeah polly thomson i think it is
will let you know how it goes :)

Someone asked about agility. They do agility for fun in Dore, which you can access through katie patmore (millhouses dog training) as someone has already mentioned (this is the one at St Andrews in Nether Edge) which somoene else has mentioned. She normally asks you do a term of the obedience class before going on to agility. I didnt do the agility in the end (though did do the basic & intermediate terms with katie) so cant say exactly what its like but they didnt seem to take themselves to seriously and accepted all sorts of different breeds and mongrels.

How do, Parka is ready to attend classes, anyone of any decent ones near Handsworth that have open spaces?

Other than that, I can drive anywhere in sheffield so wheres best that has open spaces atm?

attercliffe dog training club do puppy classes
we run every monday night and there are other classes that you can progress to if you like.

based on holywell road at grimesthorpe, give it a try .joanne

What training methods are used at this club?

does anybody no of were i can purchase a show lead from? as i am wanting to take my puppy to classes ( she is 5 month old)

Hi

I've just joined the forums today.

I have just sat in on a dreadful training class, and I need to find a class based on positive reward based training, not on aversion or constant correction of the dog.

I am thinking of sitting in on a class called Wadsley Bridge DTS but I have noticed on this thread that there may be a problem with this club. Can anyone tell me if they are recommended or not - PMs are fine, thank you.

Any information at all gratefully received!

:thumbsup:

HI i have been going to wadsley bridge training for over 5 years with our dogs both from puppies.

i have noticed some people seem to have a problem with this club and i was wondering why?

i have never had an issue with their trainning methods advice or anything.
i would be interested to hear about thease problems people have with WBDT.

I really recommend WBDT and i will continue to go as log as i have my dogs.

Well, I went on Monday to the Wadsley Bridge class and was very pleased with how it was run, how welcoming the trainers were, and how friendly and positive the dog owners were.

None of the dogs were stressed, and everyone had a really fun time.

I am confident that this class is going to be great, so I have enrolled already for the beginners class.

I suppose it's possibly a case that you can't please all of the people all of the time. I prefer a reward based class with positive reinforcement (which is what this class is) and I suppose others may prefer aversion based methods such as spraying dogs with water and throwing pebble filled tins about!

I'm looking forward to when my class starts up!

I live near wadsley bridge. Can you tell me the times? dates? prices? and what they train? Many thanks

They train Monday nights from 7.15 onwards. I think that the beginners class finishes about 8pm but you can stay as long as you like to socialise your dog and watch the other classes. The other classes finish by 9.30pm.

It's £30.00 for the beginners class (working towards bronze KC Good Citizen award) and lasts for 9 weeks - the next class starts on the 1st October and they allow about 12 dogs maximum - 7 people are already signed up. If you want to have a look at the class they are happy for you to come along (with dog if you like) and watch before you decide! There is a £10 deposit on the course, and they need to see you dog's vaccination cert.

They teach basic obedience through to some advanced obedience. I've been to a couple of classes elsewhere to see how things went, but this is by far the best one, and the only one I feel fully comfortable with.

edited to say where they are! They are at Christ Church church hall which is at the bottom of Fox Hill Road at Wadsley Bridge (On the right, 80 yards up Fox Hill Road from Halifax Road).

If this is the one I went to previously and was incredibly unimpressed, then I shall have to go again.

When I went they were two weeks(?) off completing the course and the pups still weren't sitting anywhere near on cue...
I'll explain what I didn't like - as it's been questioned...

When I went, there was a lot of noise, dogs were very stressed and whilst the trainers dogs were clearly trained using positive, reward based methods, it seemed this hadn't been communicated strongly enough to the clients.
Dogs that weren't sitting on cue were being pushed into a sit, dogs that were setting off other dogs were being shouted at and it all seemed far too chaotic for me :( (especially as the seats were close together and I had to squeeze in with my dog who then wanted to get under the chair to meet the dog in front who didn't like other dogs!)

I may well consider going again if this isn't what others have experienced.

Edit: The trainers were very friendly though and sat with me, explaining the course to me.

im looking to take my ex racer arthur to dog training classes and the one at crookes sounds good for me as hes quite keen with smaller dogs so need to train him to concentrate on me not other dogs, he is always muzzled for safety do you think theyd be happy for us to go there. only problem is i work nights so couldnt get every week. Do you just turn up or do you have to call to book a place? anna.x.

I don't know if it's even running anymore Anna...

The Boney Fido Class would be more than happy though! They usually make allowances for reactive dogs BUT I think they'd like to meet Arthur first to find out exactly how reactive he is!

Moonbird - in response to your question regarding Attercliffe - I've been told it's a 'yank and yell' type of class :( Haven't been though.

wheres the boney fido class Lotti? anna.x.

It's held at St Augustine Church on Brocco Bank (near Hunters Bar roundabout)

They do easy basics, further basics (which is more like further obedience than basics), tricks and fun (Fridays) and HTM (I think that's Fridays too and not sure if they're doing it at the moment).

I went to the Attercliffe Dog Training Club once! I left traumatised and so did my 15wk old puppy.

Please PM me if you want any further info

I went to the Attercliffe Dog Training Club once! I left traumatised and so did my 15wk old puppy.

Please PM me if you want any further info

I heard bad things about this too.

I am going to the one tomorrow at Hilsborough sports arena so I will let you know what its like :)

Hi everyone,
my dog is coming up to 9 months old now and i am looking for a new club any recommendations? Reward based training only and a place were dogs have FUN! To let him burn of some energy and have lots of fun I was wanting him to get into fly ball any one know any good fly ball clubs within 45mins drive of shiregreen?

thanks

I had a lot of problems with one of my dogs and I had no idea how to deal with it. My dog would bark constantly, break everything that she would get her mouth around, steal food from the table, run after cars. She even tried to bite the neighbor's kid. I was so frustrated with all her annoying behaviors that were driving me crazy. I got sick and tired of not being able to control her. I couldn't stand the idea that I was going to spend years to come with this mad dog. So I need to train the dog... Thank you for the cool tips which you have given....:)

our dog training club is on thursday nights at the Hillsborough park arena, we provide a friendly atmosphere. We have a puppy class, beginners class, improvers class and a novice class. we do general obediance such as heal work, sit and stay, down and stay, stand and stay as you work your way up the classes. With the novice class there is the retrieve and off the lead heal work also. we focus strongly on the handler and dog relationsip, trying to get your dogs attention focused on you as a handler. Puppies (6 months and under can start on any thursday, 6 months + can start on the next new dogs nigh which is the 11th of septmember. its on thursday nights 7 0'clock. however if your dog is under 6 month and so is a puppy you are welcome to arrive at 6:45 for the first 15minutes of puupy time where they are let off the leads in the hall to socialise.
i can't put in the website link because i haven't done enough posts :)

All dogs welcome

To Tattybear

did you attend the Hillsborough dog training club?

our dog training club is on thursday nights at the Hillsborough park arena, we provide a friendly atmosphere. We have a puppy class, beginners class, improvers class and a novice class. we do general obediance such as heal work, sit and stay, down and stay, stand and stay as you work your way up the classes. With the novice class there is the retrieve and off the lead heal work also. we focus strongly on the handler and dog relationsip, trying to get your dogs attention focused on you as a handler. Puppies (6 months and under can start on any thursday, 6 months + can start on the next new dogs nigh which is the 11th of septmember. its on thursday nights 7 0'clock. however if your dog is under 6 month and so is a puppy you are welcome to arrive at 6:45 for the first 15minutes of puupy time where they are let off the leads in the hall to socialise.
i can't put in the website link because i haven't done enough posts :)

All dogs welcome

Send me the link and I'll post - :D we attend and its great. Porscha is doing really well and doing her homework :P

Here you are Gatley http://hillsboroughknineclub.googlepages.com/home

Can you tell me what the fees are?

I'm still aiming to come along and watch one day - not sure it's quite right for my guys but worth coming for a look. :)

I had a lot of problems with one of my dogs and I had no idea how to deal with it. My dog would bark constantly, break everything that she would get her mouth around, steal food from the table, run after cars. She even tried to bite the neighbor's kid. I was so frustrated with all her annoying behaviors that were driving me crazy. I got sick and tired of not being able to control her. I couldn't stand the idea that I was going to spend years to come with this mad dog. So I need to train the dog... Thank you for the cool tips which you have given....:)

I'm confused... who was this directed at?

Or was it just a spam attempt to boost your website further up google? :huh:

http://hillsboroughknineclub.googlepages.com

its £15 on your first night which is your joining fee, then every thursday after that its £2.50 for the person who is training and if anyone is coming to sit and watch its £1.00. there are two 15minute sessions so if there is two of you we advise you both to train and so each one of you can have a 15 minute session each

So... is that £15 renewable each time you start a new 'course'? (You said something about the duration of courses) and if the other person is choosing to help train as well, is it £2.50 for them as opposed to £1?

So... is that £15 renewable each time you start a new 'course'? (You said something about the duration of courses) and if the other person is choosing to help train as well, is it £2.50 for them as opposed to £1?

its a one off payment of £15 on the first night you join. you dont have to pay another £15. then the course is a 10 week course if you join on the new dogs night if you join after new dogs night it doesn't matter. then after 10wks you are assessed to see if you are ready to move up into next class.
after your first night it will cost you £2.50 every thursday. if there is two of you training the dog it will be £2.50 each. if there is someone with you who is just watching then they are charged a £1.00 x

[QUOTE=Gatley;3824398]its a one off payment of £15 on the first night you join. you dont have to pay another £15. then the course is a 10 week course if you join on the new dogs night if you join after new dogs night it doesn't matter. then after 10wks you are assessed to see if you are ready to move up into next class.
after your first night it will cost you £2.50 every thursday. if there is two of you training the dog it will be £2.50 each. if there is someone with you who is just watching then they are charged a £1.00 x

so your options are if there are two of you bring your dog:
1. both train on the night so it will cost you £5.00 in total
2.one of you train and the other one just watch so it will be £3.50 in total (you could alternate this wk by wk so you be train one thursday and your partner are whoever your with can watch, then the next week you watch and your partner train.) it up2 you, some people prefer to do that cos it works out cheaper.

I went to the Attercliffe Dog Training Club once! I left traumatised and so did my 15wk old puppy.

Please PM me if you want any further info

have you tried any other dog training clubs, we have one at hillsborough Park arena on thursday nights.

message for more info if interested.

hi, does anyone know of any dog trainers that do home visits, my dog lunges at other dogs all the time, franticly trying to get to them, and its getting very annoying i would love to attend a dog training class but i fear it would be chaos!
any help would be greatly appreciated

hi, does anyone know of any dog trainers that do home visits, my dog lunges at other dogs all the time, franticly trying to get to them, and its getting very annoying i would love to attend a dog training class but i fear it would be chaos!
any help would be greatly appreciated

is your dog aggrssive or just excited to see other dogs?

i think he is excited, he has never really socialised with other dogs before so i dont know, i never let him get close to other dogs, though my partner has and he says he just wants to play! i took him to hillsborough park the other week and he was a nightmare trying to get to other dogs all the time, and when i wouldn,t let him he just whined,

he pretty much acts like hes never seen another dog before, we got him from spring street last november, so he must be used to other dogs somewhat, he just acts like a lunatic though and tries to jump on them so i dont know what to do!!!!!

i think he is excited, he has never really socialised with other dogs before so i dont know, i never let him get close to other dogs, though my partner has and he says he just wants to play! i took him to hillsborough park the other week and he was a nightmare trying to get to other dogs all the time, and when i wouldn,t let him he just whined,

the best way to stop barking at other dogs is to be around dogs, and go to a dog training club so that when he's in that environment and is barking he can be corrected? do you use check chains? how do you tell him off when he's barking?

the best way to stop barking at other dogs is to be around dogs, and go to a dog training club so that when he's in that environment and is barking he can be corrected? do you use check chains? how do you tell him off when he's barking?

This really depends on why he's barking and how many dogs you intend to put him with.

Correcting a dog for barking at other dogs can make matters a whole lot worse depending on his reasons for barking and the type of dog you have...

This really depends on why he's barking and how many dogs you intend to put him with.

Correcting a dog for barking at other dogs can make matters a whole lot worse depending on his reasons for barking and the type of dog you have...

yeah i know i was asking him how he corrects is dog, and earlier he said that the dog seemed to be friendly, just keeps barking and i need him to tell me more info on his barking so proper judgment can be made, there aren't many dogs at our training club, so it not an overwhelmin environment

just a suggestion

This really depends on why he's barking and how many dogs you intend to put him with.

Correcting a dog for barking at other dogs can make matters a whole lot worse depending on his reasons for barking and the type of dog you have...

have you been down to hillsborough yet? what dog have you got? you said in a previous message that you were thinking of coming down? i can't remember if you replied back to me :)

the best way to stop barking at other dogs is to be around dogs, and go to a dog training club so that when he's in that environment and is barking he can be corrected? do you use check chains? how do you tell him off when he's barking?

hi thanks for the reply, my dog doesnt bark at other dogs he pulls on the lead to get to other dogs, my partner says he only wants to play, but i am very wary he is a big dog and i would never let him approach another dog until im sure hes friendly, i have no problem with him barking, he wears a canny collar while out walking to stop him pulling, i would love for him to socialise with other dogs but dont know where to start, it would be my worst nightmare to take him to a training class full of other dogs until he can behave a bit better, thats why im looking for a home trainer, i have looked into barkbusters and am considering them,

I have to agree with Gatley, there is no substitute for your dog being around other dogs for socialising. If you keep him / her away from other dogs it will not know how to react when they meet . All pack dogs have a pecking order, at training clubs they can introduce your dog to the calm and submissive dogs where he / she will learn to interact
its worth a go

have you been down to hillsborough yet? what dog have you got? you said in a previous message that you were thinking of coming down? i can't remember if you replied back to me :)

Not yet, things keep stopping me, I was unwell, then I had friends coming over yadda yadda - always something in the way!

I have two dallies but would only be bringing one at time and it really would depend on the class as to which one went if either. (My oldie was dog aggressive when I got him two years ago and is much, much better now but I don't put him into situations he can't cope with and recently my youngest has gone spakka on me - scared of everything despite early and ongoing socialisation and training :loopy: )

Hi i went to rother valley the other week and they where doing it there on a sunday morning near the boat yard. Dont know if its any good though.

Hi I am still looking for puppy classes in south sheffield (we are in Halfway) - any ideas? Rother Valley would be great for us but we're normally in church at the same time but they've just started Sunday evening church so maybe we could do puppy training in the morning and church at night?

Oh I totally forgot about this thread! I should point out that my classes have just started in Walkley! I am now taking enquiries about the next course (dates tbc). Visit the website for more details.

our next new dogs night is on the 20th of November, however our last new dogs night was only last week therefore you and your dog/s are welcome to still come and join, for more info post reply

our next new dogs night is on the 20th of November, however our last new dogs night was only last week therefore you and your dog/s are welcome to still come and join, for more info post reply


My pup doesn't have his second jab til Friday so can't come for another week............ will that be too late?

hello,
your pup is obviously under 6months therefore she will be starting in our puppy class, which means that you can start any thursday, so any thursday you can come down and join, its £15 pounds on your first night and every thursday after that it will be £2.50 per person who training and a £1.00 if some one is just watching

laura

Hi,

Gatley, could you tell me whereabouts you hold your training? I would like to bring my two beagles along to the next new dog evening, if thats ok? Also, i have a 7yr old, and limited childcare - is he allowed to come with me and watch?

hello, we are situated at the Hillsborough Park Arena, its on the edge of the park just off middlewood road on on the first night which is your dogs membership for its life and there are two 15 minute sessions so you can train on beagle in one, and one in the other. if you bring both dogs it will be £15.00 per dog. then every thursday after that it will just be £2.50 for you as the trainer and a £1.00 for anyone who is just coming to watch (in this case it will be your son).
any more questions look on our website
http://hillsboroughknineclub.googlepages.com

Hi - seems most of the puppy classes are the wrong side of the city for us (we're near Crystal Peaks) - does anyone know any this side or any in the daytime as that would be easier since little one would be at nursery? Am desparate as Rocky is now 14 weeks so time is running out!

I'm so sorry finoni - I don't know any in that area :( I wish I could help you!

Gately, will you be doing other classes at a later date, ie, agility, fun tricks etc? I live locally have a one year old and pup and am interested in taking my new dogs to shows. Can you help?

There was a training class at Beighton Church if its still going.

There was a training class at Beighton Church if its still going.


Thanks will look into that.

yeah, that is our plan. the problem is that for agility you need the basic obediance training first, and so we need to gain enough members who come regular and build up their obediance, but we are hoping to run a agility course eventually. At our club we have 3 classes, with the advance classes once you've worked your way up to it they do more advance training such as sit and stays, down and stays, stand and stays, recall exercise, the A recall and the retreive, and dog socializing exercises.

yeah, that is our plan. the problem is that for agility you need the basic obediance training first, and so we need to gain enough members who come regular and build up their obediance, but we are hoping to run a agility course eventually. At our club we have 3 classes, with the advance classes once you've worked your way up to it they do more advance training such as sit and stays, down and stays, stand and stays, recall exercise, the A recall and the retreive, and dog socializing exercises.

does anyone know of any puppy classes taking place soon in the s8 area, i have tried katie patmore but she isnt starting them till january

Any courses probably won't start until January now. Bearing in mind my fun obedience course is 8 weeks long and puppy course is 10 weeks, starting them now would run through Christmas.

If it's purely for a bit of control and socialisation as opposed to teaching anything specific, pop along to a ringcraft class or Gatley's Hillsborough class if they're accepting newbies as they don't run a couse, they run roll on roll off classes.

Then, after Christmas start looking at places that do courses :)

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Lottie. Evie finished her 8 week training class last night and I have to say it's been brilliant. I've really enjoyed it myself and I've achived what I wanted to with Evie. I wanted to bring her out of her shell a bit and increase her confidence - she's a different dog since she started. We will miss going.

Well done Lottie!:banana::clap::banana::clap::banana::clap:

Aw thanks JC - I'm so glad you enjoyed it as much as I did! We had a great bunch of dogs - all of you did absolutely superbly and I'm really proud of everyone that attended.

So glad that last night went well and you managed to complete the course with Evie - how well did the schnauzers do with each other as a major distraction?!!

Well done everyone on the course and thanks for making the first course I ran so pleasant!

2001Louise - Boneyfido have a puppy course starting in November: http://www.boneyfidodogs.co.uk/puppy_class.php

They come highly recommended :)

They were great weren't they? I was very proud of them both, bless em. Just goes to show you should have a bit of faith in your dog, I was nervous before we came in cos I thought it might be a nightmare, but they were very well behaved. It was nice to meet the others from the Monday night group too.

Just wanted to add my HUGE thanks to Lottie. Tilly and I had a great time. Still have work to do but thats the nature of doggies, but we both have the building blocks. If anyone needs a reference for your classes point them in my direction would be more than happy to give a glowing report. :) <hugs> thanks again.

We had a great time, and was lovely socialising with owners as well as dogs. Jarvis, didnt realise that was you with Evie, although i think Lotti did tell me at some point, but hey! I'm blonde underneath this red dye really lol. Tam, your Tilly is beautiful! Hope we'll all see each other again someday - maybe a training reunion in the park or something lol.

Thanks Tamarind, both of you did really well and I was amazed at how much improvement we saw in Tilly in just a few weeks.

Credit to you though, you've worked really hard with her :D

SD Glad you enjoyed the course - I will one day get the harness to you to try! :lol: Hopefully the next course will just be slightly less chaotic! (Should have a working printer by then! haha!)

Thanks again to everyone who attended I couldn't have asked for a better set of dogs! You all just gelled so well!

Good luck to everyone at out usual Thursday night class tonight:thumbsup:

I'm sure you will all be stars!

It would be lovely to all meet up again. I know Lottie mentioned a Christmas party - that would be fun!

Any courses probably won't start until January now. Bearing in mind my fun obedience course is 8 weeks long and puppy course is 10 weeks, starting them now would run through Christmas.

If it's purely for a bit of control and socialisation as opposed to teaching anything specific, pop along to a ringcraft class or Gatley's Hillsborough class if they're accepting newbies as they don't run a couse, they run roll on roll off classes.

Then, after Christmas start looking at places that do courses :)

our training at hillsborough is course based we have 10 weeks courses which after each your courses are assessed and you are told if you can move up into the progressign and higher class. The puppy classes are not course based so any dog 6months and under can start any week. The next new dogs night for over 6 month old dogs is the 20th of november
any more info please ask

yeah the puppy class starts at 6:45pm as we let all the puppies off the leads in the hall for a socalising session, so you can come down for then and enroll. The puppy class lasts till half 7 and then the adult classes start. But you can bring both your dogs in with you at 6:45 thats no problem. yeah we encourage children to train as long as they show that they are able to handle the dog while training, as i was only 13 when i started training so children are definatley able to train.

The fees are on your first night it will be £15.00 per dog so if you are bringing both dogs it will be £30.00 on thursday Then Every thursday after that it will be just £2.50 for the person who is training and a £1.00 for anyone who is watching. so if you are bringing one of your children to train as well as yourself it will be £2.50 each.

New dogs night is this thursday the 20th of november

is the new dogs time 7,30-8? as we will be attending

Hi - seems most of the puppy classes are the wrong side of the city for us (we're near Crystal Peaks) - does anyone know any this side or any in the daytime as that would be easier since little one would be at nursery? Am desparate as Rocky is now 14 weeks so time is running out!

Hi I'm in the same position I just got my lab girl-she's 8 weeks now and having her first injections this week. She won't be able to socialise for another few weeks yet but I want to get her out as much as I can. I also live near halfway (beighton) and rother valley agility classes would be great when she get's bigger but at mo I'm limited as I don't have a car. I have searched the net for one I heard on here at Beighton church but don't know if it's now stopped?

Anyone been to the rother valley one, they do obedience too and it's really good value?