Courses available at
Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre
Kennel Club 'GCDS' Puppy
Foundation Course
This 7 week course is suitable for puppies as soon as they are fully vaccinated and up to a maximum of 12 months old on week 6 of the course.
The course covers vital social skills to enable your puppy to fit happily into family life.
Your puppy will have the opportunity to socialise with other puppies in a controlled and safe environment.
They will learn basic behaviours such as sit, down, introduction to lead work, food manners etc.
You will also learn how to carry out vital health checks on your puppy and much more.........
The inclusion of play exercises will be used to making training fun!
The next Puppy Foundation Course is -
Wednesday 17th April at 6pm
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Kennel Club 'Bronze Good Citizen'
This 9 week course is for owners who have good basic training with their dogs and wish to develop training further. If your dog is deemed ready by week 8 it will be eligible to take the 'Bronze Level' Test by an independent examiner at the 'Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre'.
Your dog will be encouraged to respond to your instructions quickly.
Emphasis of the 'Bronze Award' is placed on the handler's ability to handle, control and generally care for their dog in a domestic environment.
Some exercises will be an extension of the Puppy Foundation Award, but do not worry if you have not gained your 'Puppy Foundation' as this is not a requirement to be able to take your 'Bronze Level'.
The next Bronze Course is -
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Kennel Club 'Silver Good Citizen'
This 9 week course are for those dogs who have already passed their 'Bronze Level'. The 'Silver' is a natural progression and introduces new concepts such as road walk and vehicle control exercises which are important in everyday life situations.
If your dog is deemed ready by week 8 it will be eligible to take the 'Silver level' Test by an independent examiner at the 'Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre'.
The next Silver Course is -
The next 'Silver Level'
Kennel Club ' Gold Good Citizen'
This 10 week course are for those dogs who have already passed their 'Silver Level' and is the highest level of achievement of the scheme.
The 'Gold' is a natural progression and introduces new concepts such as relaxed isolation and send the dog to bed exercises which are important in everyday life situations.
If your dog is deemed ready by week 9 it will be eligible to take the 'Gold level' Test by an independent examiner at the 'Raw Instinct Dog Training Centre'.
The next Gold Course is -
The next 'Gold
Follow on Distraction Course
This 5 week course is for puppies that have already completed the 'Kennel Club GCDS Puppy Foundation Course' and for other older dogs who need help focusing with distractions around.
The course builds on the basic behaviours already learnt, developing techniques with added distractions around and continues to make the bond between you and your dog stronger.
The next Distraction Course is -
Monday 13th May at 6pm
( no training Bank Holiday 27th May)
Platinum Level
For those dogs who have completed Bronze, Silver &Gold and would like to continue their training further.
Platinum Level is not a 'GCDS' course. This is a unique course devised by myself to extend your training skills further and setting you weekly tasks to complete at home to test your skills in the 'real world'.
The next Platinum Course is -
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Fun Brain Games (blocks of 5)
'Fun brain games' are suitable for any dog with a friendly nature and are for anyone who wants to have fun with their dog.
Your dog will be mentally and physically stimulated through fun activities such as scent work, twirling and spinning, target control, tunnel dash and much more....
The next Fun Brain Games Course is - Tuesday 9th April at 6pm
Occasional Courses
Introduction to Treiball Training
Treibball means Ball Driving. Treibball is a sport of distance skill and teamwork. Dogs learn to push a ball with their nose into a goal with the guidance of their handler.
The next Treiball Training Course is -
Introduction to Platform Training
A platform provides a visual barrier for your dog, which aids them in being able to hold position for longer periods of time. Platform dog training can be used when asking a dog to sit or stand still in a specific spot.
The next Platform Training Course is -
Variety Course
Each week on the variety course is different - from formal training to Fun Brain Games and more besides.
The next variety Course is -
The next 'Fun Brain Games' will be -
Individual Attention Needed?.....
These 1 hour sessions are ideal for owners who wish to work on a specific behaviour with their dog i.e. pulling on the lead, come back when called, also more serious issues such as nervousness, anxiety or reactivity etc.
These sessions are also for owners who may have a dog that does not get on very well with other dogs or people.
My 'psychology dog' can help them learn vital 'dog friendly skills' and both you and your dog will learn important coping strategies.
Also these sessions can help those owners who struggle to attend a group course due to work commitments, as these sessions are on an individual basis and can be booked at a convenient time to suit.
