The Branch makes a charge of £24.00 for 8 weeks. This is to pay for the hire of the hall and any incidental expenses. We have a coffee break after the first class and this is included in the floor fee. Training is given by volunteers who have passed the BAGSD Instructor’s Course. If it is considered that your dog is not ready to take part in the training class, please bring it along so that you may observe the training sessions, your dog will also benefit from the social interaction with other dogs.

Rules: 

We ask that all dogs are properly walked and ‘emptied’ before attending classes. Any ‘accidents’, either inside the hall or in the car park or garden, must be cleared up by the owner. If your dog does have an accident in the hall, please don’t worry, allow it to do so. One small pile or one puddle is a lot easier to clear up than a long line leading to the back door! Please ensure you always have a poop bag.

All dogs must be kept on the lead at all times including Tea/Coffee break unless the owners are otherwise directed by an Instructor.

If you are late for a class try to join quietly and with the minimum of fuss.

Fees are paid to the club Secretary in advance.

Whilst on the floor in a class we ask you to Listen to the Instructor at all times.

We invite all handlers to join us at the Tea/Coffee break where the instructors are available to discuss individual concerns and any problems.

When a class is in progress please keep dogs under control to avoid disturbing the class.

 As a responsible dog owner you will know how important it is for dogs to be regularly wormed and vaccinated. Please bring your vaccination certificate.

Puppy & Beginners Class: 7.00 – 7.40pm

Aimed at new handlers/dogs. You will learn how to teach your dog to respond to basic commands, and socialise your dog.

• Heel
• Sit
• Down
• Stand
• Stay
• Watch
• Come when called
• Introduction to retrieve
• Socialisation with other dogs and people
• Kennel Club Puppy Foundation Assessment 

• Bronze Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme

Tea & Coffee Break: 7.45 – 8.00pm

Intermediate Class: 8.00 – 8.45pm

This class is aimed at handlers who wish to improve, consolidate on the basic commands and train their dogs to enter for the KC Bronze and Silver tests. Exercises will include:

• Recall
• Retrieve
• Walking to heel off lead
• Scent work
• Distant Control
• Stand
• Sit and Stay for 1 minute
• Down and Stay for 2 Minutes
• Out of sight stays
• Sendaway

• Continuation of socialisation and temperament exercises

• Bronze & Silver Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme

Advanced Class: 8.45 – 9.45pm

This class is aimed at handlers with dogs that have passed the KC Bronze and Silver awards and want to train for the KC Gold test. We do have some owners who like to compete in obedience competitions with their dogs and this class will also give them the opportunity to try and sort out any problems they might have and to practice in a group situation. We can and do give any beginners in the sport as much help and advice as we can.

Progression of previous exercises including

• Advanced Heelwork
• Distant Control
• Out of sight stays
• Sendaway
• Scent
• Retrieve any article
• Gold Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme