Class Details

Mid Sussex Dog Training School has 3 class levels; Learners, Improvers and Advancers.

We start with the Learners Course of 6 weeks duration with each session lasting a total of 1 hour. Dogs and handlers may then progress from there as they wish.  Our aim is to give handlers exercises and ideas that they can put into practice in every day situations, encouraging responsible dog ownership.

We train at the village hall (Hapstead Hall) in Ardingly, West Sussex on Monday evenings.  Details of how to find us can be found here.

Learners starting at 7pm

This class is designed for puppies. We will show you how to teach many basic commands, good manners and socialisation.

Classes include:
Play; Collars and Leads; Basic positions – Sit, Down, Stand; Coming when called; Walking nicely on a loose lead; Short Stays; Handling – present for examination/grooming; Food manners; Responsible Dog Ownership; Puppy Foundation Assessment

Improvers starting at 8pm

This is for those who have completed the Learners course and want to continue their education towards more advanced work.

Classes include:
More advanced Heelwork; Recall to Close; Stay; Retrieve; Stop!; Present; Finish - Plus lots of fun things!

Advancers starting at 9pm

For those wanting to do a little more with their dogs either towards competition work or just simply for fun!

Classes include:
More varied Heel work; More advanced Recall to Close; Sendaways; More advanced Stays; Drop off positions during Heelwork; Retrieve; Present; Finishes; Scent work – Plus lots of Fun Things to Do: Fun Heelwork; Heelwork to Music; Tricks and More!

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'Homework' practice sheets are also provided for you to take away, just to remind you what to do.

Clicker Training is also available, please ask for details.