Outdoor dog training classes and shared sessions

Outdoor dog training classes

Social/ training group

Saturdays, 10am, 45 minutes.

£10 per class

At Longmead sports ground in Tonbridge, where the Tonbridge Angels football stadium is (TN10 3JF).

This doesn't run every week, so please contact Sarah if you're interested in coming.

Suitable for sociable puppies and dogs. If your dog is beginning to be reactive, you will need to book a one-to-one with Sarah first.

Covers:

- Foundation skills - sit, down, stay, recall, loose lead walking.

- Socialisation to people and other dogs, and habituation to the sights and sounds of a busy park.

- Lead handling skills, and managing greetings with other dogs and people.

- fun skills including obedience, tricks, agility and hoopers

To book your place, please call Sarah on 07805 855069 or email her at reflectionsanimaltraining@gmail.com 

Things to bring: short lead and long lead (extendable or long training line) - preferably attached to a well-fitting, non-constricting harness, but wide/ padded/ comfortable flat collars are okay too unless your pup has a habit of pulling. Bring lots of small tasty food treats, and a treat pouch.

Loose-lead Walking and Coping with distractions - all ages

Tuesdays, 10.30am, 45 minutes.

£10 per class.

Tonbridge sports ground (near the swimming pool TN9 1HR)

Suitable for dogs who have already had a one-to-one session with Sarah, or who have attended Sarah's other classes. This is about practising skills around other dogs, and in a distracting park environment  (people, dogs, pigeons, squirrels, bikes and other vehicles). Reactive dogs can attend if Sarah thinks they will be able to cope and learn some good lessons without becoming overly stressed.

Covers: 

- Foundation skills (sit, down, stay, come, close/ heel).

- Focus and attention; and building motivation.

- Walking calmly without pulling.

- Watching distractions without reacting/ trying to get closer.

- Coping near other people/ dogs/ animals/ sounds/ movement.

- Some fun stuff too!

Please contact Sarah to book your place by emailing reflectionsanimaltraining@gmail.com or text/ call 07805 855069.

Things to bring: a completed registration form (see below); a short lead (or two-point-contact lead) attached to a flat collar, head halter or non-constricting body harness; a plentiful supply of treats; water for your dog in hot weather.

Outdoor shared training sessions

Examples of shared sessions:

Loose-lead Walking

Recall

Beginners and intermediate obedience

Coping with reactivity

Building motivation and focus

Puppy play and foundation skills

Fun (intro to) agility

These take place at a park in Tonbridge (Longmead or Tonbridge sports ground near the swimming pool).

For any age/ stage of dog.

You can request to go on the list, and then Sarah can arrange a shared session with others who are interested. Shared sessions means you can work with others, and share the cost too.

Please contact Sarah to book your place.

Things to bring: a completed registration form (see below); a short lead (or two-point-contact lead) attached to a flat collar, head halter or non-constricting body harness; a plentiful supply of treats; water for your dog in hot weather.

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