I run regular training classes that are based on individual attention, and I encourage each dog and owner to work at their own pace. The welfare of the dog is the primary consideration. All training methods are positive and reward based, and are owner friendly!

Training and behaviour modification is not based upon "pack leadership" theory. This erroneous and unproven theory has been popularised by certain TV dog trainers and many others, and in my view has no place in modern dog training. (Debunk the Dominance Theory!)

Please bear in mind that training a dog and changing behaviour takes time and patience.  Dogs don't understand how to learn in the same way that we do, and there will need to be lots and lots of repetition.  It takes roughly a year to eighteen month to gain the control that most people want - but every dog has different limitations according to age, breed, past experiences and invidual character.

All Classes are run in blocks of six weeks, on a continual basis.

PUPPY SOCIALISATION (FAMILIARISATION), TRAINING & BEHAVIOUR CLASS

Current puppy class:

WEEK 5 Thursday 7th May 2009

NEXT COURSE BEGINS: Thursday 28th May 2009

(Please email or telephone for further details)

OTHER CLASSES:

THE INTAKE CLASS

Dogs may be graduates from puppy class, newcomers, juveniles, or just a little boisterous or bouncy!

NEXT COURSE BEGINS: Saturday 13th June 2009

(Please email or telephone for further details)

IMPROVERS AND OLD HANDS:

A class for people and dogs who want to continue training on a regular basis after the Intake Class

NEXT COURSE BEGINS : Saturday 13th June 2009

(Please email or telephone for further details)

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE SCARBOROUGH AREA and are within easy reach of FILEY, BRIDLINGTON, FLAMBOROUGH, PICKERING, DRIFFIELD, MALTON and surrounding villages, with plenty of parking space.

BEHAVIOURAL CONSULTATIONS and ONE TO ONE TRAINING AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT.

PLEASE CALL 01723 515779 FOR AN INITIAL TELEPHONE DISCUSSION REGARDING YOUR DOG'S BEHAVIOURAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

Unfortunately I cannot give training and behavioural advice over the phone or via email. It can be difficult to advise without seeing the dog in question and talking to the owner at length. Dog training or behaviour problems have many different causes, and each dog/owner relationship is different.

TELEPHONE 01723 515779

Debbie@positivedogs.co.uk

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