Training classes for all ages, all stages

Location and info

Leigh village hall, nr Tonbridge in Kent, TN11 8RL (between the shop and the Fleur de Lis pub). There is no car park at the hall, so please park on the road out the front if there's space, or down the side roads.

Please make sure your puppy/ dog has had chance for a wee and to stretch their legs before entering class. Whenever possible, puppies/ dogs need to do their initial greetings in the area outside the hall so they are ready to concentrate when they enter.

You will need to bring: a short lead (attached to a flat collar or fixed harness or headcollar), a bed/ cover for them to settle on during class, a non-squeaky chew/ tug toy if your puppy/ dog needs it, water in hot weather, and plenty of small food treats to last the session.

You will need to bring a completed registration with you to your first class (see bottom of page).

Please contact Sarah to book your place.

All classes are roll-on roll-off, so there's no set number of weeks you need to attend, but once booked on you will be expected to attend every week you are able to, until you choose to stop coming (you need to let Sarah know when you want to stop).

Not suitable for reactive dogs unless you have already had one-to-one sessions with Sarah, and she thinks your dog can cope.

Classes

All age 'obedience' training class - starting Jan 8th

Thursdays 10am 

50 minutes, £14 per class (£20 for 2 dogs with one handler)

This class covers all the foundation and 'obedience' skills (sit, down, stay, come, heel, leave), as well as advancing these skills each week - everyone works at their own pace and level of experience.

Obedience, rally obedience, gundog skills, hoopers, heelwork to music, dog dressage etc.

This class is suitable for dogs who are nervous of or excitable around other dogs, but is not suitable for those who are reactive or defensive - you'll need to book a one-to-one and arrange some outdoor classes first.

Although 'obedience' can sometimes be viewed as a bit 'old fashioned', it's really just about preparing dogs to cope with living in a human-centric world - we need them to walk nicely, come back when called, be sensible around dogs and people, settle when asked, and not chase livestock and wildlife. Everything else is a bonus, but that doesn't mean 'obedience' training can't be enjoyable!

Covers:

- working near other dogs while on a loose lead or off-lead 

- sustaining focus for longer periods of time

- improving on the basics: sit, down, stay, leave, come, 'go to', fetch, close/ heel

Social and activity class - all ages - starts Thurs 8th Jan

Mondays 11am

30 minutes, £10 per class (£15 for 2 dogs with one handler)

This class is a fun half hour for you and your dog/ puppy, while also doing a bit of training!

Covers: 

- socialisation, habituation and confidence building

- basic skills (sit/ down/ stay/ come/ leave/ bed)

- lead handling skills

- foundation skills for obedience, rally obedience, gundog skills etc 

Creative Canine Training Class - all ages

Fridays 10am

50 minutes, £14 per class (£20 for 2 dogs with one handler)

So, you've done the basics, and you and your dog love training...what next? This class!

Please note: dogs need to be able to work in close proximity to others without becoming fearful or defensive.

Covers: 

- 'learning to learn'

- advanced skills

- tricks

- bits of: heelwork to music/ rally obedience/ obedience/ agility/ hoopers

- shaping complex behaviours

- building a repertoire of actions

- the principles of clicker training (without the actual clicker!)

Social and Activity Class - all ages - starts in Jan

Fridays 11am

30 minutes, £10 per class (£15 for 2 dogs with one handler)

For sociable dogs and pups who are learning the basics - a fun half hour while still doing some training.

Covers:

- foundation and 'improving' skills (sit/ down/ stay/ come/ heel/ leave/ settle etc)

- rally obedience skills and fun tricks

- socialisation

- learning to be creative

Please contact Sarah to book your place on a class:

Email: reflectionsanimaltraining@gmail.com

Text or leave a message on: 07805 855069

Registration form