Catherine Tomlinson
MSc Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
Dog & Puppy Training
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Some dogs may show signs of anxiety when left alone, aggression towards
other dogs or people, destruction, housetraining issues or fear of people,
dogs or noises. Support for such issues is available. After an initial
behaviour consultation a report will be provided detailing the possible
causes of the problem and a behaviour modification programme to manage the
situation. A follow up consultation will be provided to discuss the
programme and thereafter support will be provided in the form of 1-1
sessions.
To download a vets referral form please click here.
One to one training classes are also available. These classes are appropriate for dogs that may be anxious around other dogs or people. Alternatively your dog may become easily excited around other dogs and people and consequently finds it hard to concentrate on training. In these cases one to one training classes can be more appropriate than group training. One to one classes may also be more appropriate if you require for your dog to learn specific commands more thoroughly, such as walking on a loose lead or stopping chasing.
Does your dog pull on a lead or jump up at people? Would
you like to teach your dog the essential emergency stop? Or would you like
to teach your dog to do some tricks? Specific workshops for these
issues and much more are available.
Click here for details of all the
upcoming workshops.
Puppy
school is a series of specialist classes designed for puppies under the age of 20
weeks. The classes are held at
Enmore Village Hall
on Wednesday evenings and at Blake Vet Group in Bridgwater on Thursday
evenings for a period of six weeks. Over the six weeks your puppy will
learn the basic commands such as sit, down and stand, walking on a loose
lead, come when called (including from distractions) and stay. In addition
your puppy will be able to socialise with other people and puppies. All of
the classes are so much fun and very relaxed. What’s more, all of the
family are very welcome! Visit
www.puppyschool.co.uk
for further information.
Training sessions, regardless of whether your dog is a puppy, adult or a
senior or whether the purpose of the classes are for puppy training,
advanced training or for behaviour modification are held at
Enmore Village Hall. Alternatively you may wish for the sessions to be held
within the comforts of your own home and surroundings.
The Kennel Club Good Citizenship Dog Scheme is a programme of dog training at four different levels:- Bronze, Silver, Gold and puppy foundation assessment. Each consecutive level is designed to enhance your understanding of your dog and build upon the partnership between you and your dog. The course is straightforward and non-competitive. On successful completion of each of the tests, participants will be awarded a Certificate to mark your combined achievement and a rosette on completion of the Bronze Award. Therefore if you think your dog can be a good citizen, come and train at Enmore Village Hall or click here to visit the Kennel Club website for further details.
Contact Catherine on 07900576999 or by emailing catherinetomlinson@hotmail.com