Classes

Weekly and fortnightly classes for puppies, pet dog training, ringcraft, competitive obedience and agility in Lincolnshire. Classes are taught by members of the Teamwork Training team. If there isn't a suitable class for you, or classes are full, one to one training or behaviour advice is another option, whatever the problem. All Teamwork Training classes are reward based which means positive reinforcement is the main training 'tool'. If you want to know more about different training methods and their effectiveness take a look through the relevent links, here. Dog training classes can vary enormously in how they treat dogs. If you want to come and watch any class before joining (and paying :-)) so you know you will be happy with the training techniques used, you would be very welcome.

Classes are held at South Hykeham Village Hall.

Monday evenings...Puppies, Beginner Family Dog (pet dog training), specialist advanced classes
Tuesday evening...agility
Wednesday daytime...ringcraft
Friday afternoon and evenings...competitive obedience, puppies, one by one social skills class for problem dogs

To book your place please send the class form, with a cheque, to:
Teamwork Training
4 Shannon Avenue
Lincoln LN6 7JQ

Cheques payable to Teamwork Training please.
Confirmation of your place will be sent by post or email

Places will only be considered booked on receipt of the fee.

Puppies up to 20 weeks old

For puppies up to the age of 20 weeks at the start of the course. The puppy/trainer ratio is kept low; normally no more than 3 puppies per trainer or assistant. The class will be taught by a member of the Teamwork Training team.

7 week courses (Mondays)...The first week you come without your pup and learn about puppy behaviour, and how it learns, without having to manage a wriggly puppy as well

The classes cover...

Coming when called
Walking on a lead
'Stay'
Learning important 'life skills' like self control, being confident and sociable
Accepting being handled and groomed
Troubleshooting puppy problems like play biting, housetraining, jumping up, chewing
Applying what you learn to the 'real world'

Mondays
7.15 - 8.15
7 weeks

6th September -
18th October 2010

10th January 2011 -
21st February

16th May 2011 -
4th July

£64.50

Fridays
4.15 - 5.15
6 weeks

Oct 29th - Dec 17th
nb no classes on Nov 5th or 26th; and you DO bring your pup to the first week of the class
£55.00

Beginner Family Dog class for older puppies and adult dogs

For older puppies and dogs 5 months or older at the start of the course, normally that are new to training, but dogs or puppies that have had previous training, or have done a previous Beginner class are welcome. The first class is an introductory Foundation class where we look at how your dog learns (and mislearns!) and how to get the most from the classes. You don't bring your dog to the first class which will allow you to concentrate and learn without having to worry about what your dog is doing. The class dog/instructor ratio is kept low; normally not more than 3 dogs per trainer. The class will be taught by a member of the Teamwork Training team.

Coming when called

Down stay...relax!

Walking on the lead without pulling
Accepting being handled and groomed

Using play to reward, exercise and motivate

Learning how to behave around other dogs and people...doggy manners

Understanding how your dog learns

This class is not suitable for dogs with aggression or excessive noise problems. One to one training, or the One by One class (see below), may be more appropriate. Please contact me if you are unsure if this class is suitable for your dog

Mondays
7.15 - 8.15
7 weeks

25th October -
6th December 2010

7th March 2011 -
18th April

£64.50

Family Dog 'Follow On' class

This class is to continue the training started on the Puppy and the Beginner Family dog class, or for older dogs that have had some training, to 'brush up' their skills. Suitable for dogs and owners that have attended other classes. If you have not already atteneded a Teamwork Training class please indicate what prior training you have done on the 'class joining form'.

It progresses and improves on

Coming when called
Walking on the lead
Social skills around other dogs
Accepting being handled and groomed
Playing to motivate and reward
Manners around food and toys
Stays

and may introduce more advanced exercises such as the retrieve, 'drop' down for emergency control. The emphasis is on your dog learning to do as you ask and be attentive to you around other dogs as well as be friendly and sociable.

Mondays
8.30 - 9.30
7 weeks

6th September -
18th October 2010

25th October -
6th December 2010

10th January 2011 -
21st February

7th March 2011 -
18th April

16th May 2011 -
4th July

£56.50

Ringcraft class

For dogs that need training for the showring.

to help you teach your dog what is wanted for the showring
to motivate your dog to enjoy showing
to get your pup or adult dog used to being handled and examined
to help your dog be used to a variety of experiences and dogs in a positive and constructive way

Non pedigree dogs (or dogs that will never be shown) that would find the classes useful are very welcome. All training is reward based and great emphasis is placed on building up a good relationship and improving communication between dog and handler. Harsh and punitive corrections are neither used not allowed. This class is not suitable for dogs with aggression or excessive noise problems. One to one training, or the One by One class (see below), may be more appropriate. Please contact me if you are unsure if this class is suitable for your dog

Please note...in accordance with APDT Code of Practice check chains are not allowed.

Although the class is suitable for puppies, it is highly recommended that puppies under 20 weeks first attend a Puppy class to learn the 'life skills' they will need to learn, be sociable and be confident. The needs of the showring can be taken into account in that class.

Wednesdays
(Except the 4th in every month)

1.30 - 2.30pm

Pay As You Go

£7.00 per handler (additional dogs same handler no extra charge)

No classes in August

Restarting September 1st

Specialist classes

'One By One' doggy social skills class

An innovative class specifically for dogs that find working in a group class difficult and show aggression, or barking, towards other dogs, but where positive training is still wanted. Can also be helpful for some dogs that are fearful around people.

Classes are not always weekly, but this allows you to have more time to work on your training in between classes and so the course is spread out over a longer period of time than usual which allows more time for improvement.

Gradual, controlled introduction and exposure to safe, non reactive dogs is part of the course. Most of the work will be carried out individually (while the other class members' dogs stay in their cars) with and around controlled 'stooge' dogs. This class gives the advantages of one to one training at a more affordable rate, but with the ability to gradually introduce other safe dogs as and when your dog is ready to cope with them and you feel confident you can control and help your dog learn to behave more appropriately. No unpleasant aversives (eg shouting, choke chains, rattle cans, water bombs, coercive handling) are used.

Numbers strictly limited. Waiting list in operation. At least one to one training session, or assessment, is usually necessary first. Class members may find the day course 'Dogs behaving Badly' useful.

Fridays
6pm - 7.15

July 16th and 30th
August 13th
September 3rd and 10th
5 classes
£53.75

Oct 1st, 15th and 29th,
Nov 12th and 19th
Dec 3rd
6 classes
£64.50

Doggy 'Social skills' Support Group Meetings

Irregular meetings for current and 'ex' members of the 'One by one' class and owners who have been undertaking one by one training. In a variety of locations, members work together in a relaxed and supportive environment to help each other in whatever they need to work on with their dogs. With guidance from Paddy (and her canine team if needed), it will give owners the opportunity to practice and review the skills they need to work around other people and dogs and gain the benefit of working with other owners who understand the problems and pressures in working with a dog that lacks social skills.

Maximum of 5 dogs per meeting; may be less. Some venues may not be suitable for some dogs; Paddy will advise you if this is the case. Must be pre-booked.

Advanced classes

Clicker workshops

An occasional course which will go through the full clicker training process. It will cover shaping, targeting and adding cues. See the bits you already know put into the 'big picture', learn some more and apply it to a range of tasks...some useful, some exploratory and some just plain fun. Suitable for all ability levels.

Competitive obedience

This more advanced class covers the exercises needed to compete in obedience up to Novice/Test A and introducing the exercises for B and C. Small groups with mainly individual work. All breeds; all ages; all levels wecome.

Heelwork. The dressage of the dog training world!
Recall
Stays
Retrieve
Introducing scent and sendaway
Using play and food rewards to advantage
Understanding the hobby of competitive obedience

Waiting list in operation. If you are interested in seeing what competitive obedience is all about, and want to come and watch, you would be very welcome. As with all Teamwork Training classes the emphasis is on a clicker approach, motivation and having the dog want and choose to work with you. No force or corrections. If you think obedience is boring and the dogs end up like robots, this might just change your mind. :-)

2010
Friday evenings
7.30pm

July 23rd One off session at Fen Lane £5.00.

Restarting September 3rd - Nov 12th
No classes Sept 17th, 24th, Oct 8th, 22nd, Nov 5th

£65.00

Friday afternoons
aiming to meet 2nd and 4th in each month but this may vary according to my commitments and hall availability. Please check dates carefully.
1.30 - 3.30pm

Sept 10th and 24th
Oct 15th and 29th
Nov 12th and 26th

£65.00

Agility

A new class primarily for existing Teamwork Training members but others may be included if there are vacancies. Dogs are usually worked individually, so dogs which cannot easily mix with other dogs can participate.

Held at University of Lincoln Riseholme Campus

Tuesdays

2nd and 4th Tuesday in month

Sept14th and 28th
Oct 12th and 26th
Nov 9th and 23rd
Dec 7th

£22.00 per month

Advanced Workshops

One off evening classes focusing on specific training or behaviour topics. Some basic training is usually needed.

Monday 13th December 2010
Heelwork to music 'taster' evening with Penny Draper

£10.50 handlers
£1.50 spectators/supporters

Handler places very limited...book early!

Monday 28th February
2011
Competitive obedience 'taster' evening with Paddy Driscoll
£10.50 handlers
£1.50 spectators/supporters