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Classes
Weekly
classes for
puppies, domestic training, show ring training (ringcraft) and
competitive
obedience. Scroll down for details of current classes. All classes are
reward
based using clicker training. Classes are taught by members of the Teamwork Training team. If
there isn't a
suitable class, or all classes are full, one
to one training is another
option, whatever the problem.
Monday evenings...
Puppies, Beginner
Family Dog, Advanced class
Wednesday daytime...Ringcraft class
Friday afternoon and evenings... Advanced (competitive obedience)
class,
Puppies, One by One class for problem dogs.
Click
here for a class joining form.
(To find out about short courses,
and to get
a Courses form, click
here).
To book your place send the form, with the class fee, to the address
below.
Classes are held at South
Hykeham
Village Hall, Boundary
Lane, South
Hykeham.
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Teamwork Training
4
Shannon Avenue,
Lincoln LN6
7JQ
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Cheques payable to Teamwork
Training.
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Your
place
will be confirmed by post or email.
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Member of the
Association of Pet
Dog Trainers
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Puppies
up to 20 weeks old
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For
vaccinated pups aged up to about 18/20 weeks at the start of the
course. Like
all Teamwork Training classes, all training is reward (clicker)
training. The
class puppy/instructor ratio is kept low; normally not more than 3 pups
per
trainer. Like all Teamwork Training classes the emphasis is on you
building a positive relationship with your pup.
We like to encourage all
members of the family to come along to the classes so everyone learns
how to work with the pup and we particularly welcome children.
The first week of the
course is an
introductory
Foundation class where we look at how your pup learns and develops, and
how to
get the most from the classes.
Normally (unless you are told otherwise) you don't bring your pup to
the first
class so
you can concentrate and learn without having to control a wriggly
puppy!
- Coming when called
- Walking on a loose lead
- Sit stay
- Settle down and
relax
- 'Controlled' socialising
- Dealing with puppy
problems eg play
biting, jumping up, chewing
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Mondays
7.15 - 8.15
7 weeks
1st March - 19th April 2010
£64.50
10th May - 28th June
n.b. there is no class on May 31st.
£64.50
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Beginner
family dog class for older puppes or adult dogs
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For
older puppies and dogs over 20 weeks (5 months) old 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 Beginenr 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.
- Coming when called
- Sit and down stay
- Walking on the lead
- Using play to reward,
exercise and motivate
- Learning how to behave
around other
dogs...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.
Dogs may need to be assessed before joining the class. Please ring if
you are
unsure if
this class is suitable for your dog |
Mondays
4th January - 15th February 2010
8.30
- 9.30
7 weeks
£64.50
10th May -
28th June
n.b. there is no class on May 31st.
£64.50 |
Intermediate
and advanced classes
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Once
you have some basic
training under your belt and your pup (or adult dog) has basic
manners why not progress your training and take your dog onto
more
advanced training? Dog training is a fun hobby which is a great way to
give your dog an outlet for his energy. A great way to build a positive
bond with your dog and understand each other better. No tests to pass;
no pressure. :-) |
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'Follow
on' Family Dog class
For
dogs and older pups that
have already been through some classes, but whose training needs
some 'brushing up' and improving. Progress and review basic exercises
like the recall, walking on a loose lead, stay, household manners etc,
plus retrieving and other more advanced exercises. This class replaces
the 'Intermediate Family Dog Class'. |
Mondays
March 1st - April 19th 2010
8.30
- 9.30
7 weeks
£58.50 |
Clicker workshop
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.
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Mondays
July 5th - July 26th
7.15 - 8.15
£36.80
4 weeks
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Competitive obedience
This more advanced class
covers the
exercises needed to compete in obedience up to Novice/Test A.
Small groups
with mainly individual work. All breeds; all ages
- 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. If you
think obedience is boring and the dogs end up like robots, this might
just change your mind!
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Friday
evenings
7.30pm
Jan 29th - Mar 5th
Mar 19th - May 21st
N.B.! Meeting at Fen Lane on May 21st from
6.30 onwards.
N.B! No classes on
March 12th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 23rd
6 weeks; £60.00
Friday afternoons
2nd and 4th in
each month
1.30 - 4pm
2010
dates
Jan 8th and 22nd
Feb 12th and 26th
Note changes of dates for March and April...
Mar 19th
April 16th and April 30th
May 14th and 28th
£15.00
per class
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Specialist classes
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'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. 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) are used.
Numbers
strictly limited. At least one to one training
session, or assessment, is usually necessary first.
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Fridays
6pm
- 7.15
October 30th - January 8th
January 15th - February 19th
February 26th - May 7th
N.B! NO
classes on March 12th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 23rd
6 weeks
£57.00
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New!
Doggy 'Social skills' Support Group Meetings
Monthly
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.
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During
Winter:
First Sunday in each month
10.30 - 12 noon or
11 -12.30
£9.00
Provisional dates until April 2010
January 3rd
February 7th
March 7th |
Ringcraft
A weekly
daytime 'pay as you
go' training class for dogs intended for the showring.
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Wednesdays
(except 4th in
month and August)
1.30 - 2.30
£7.00 per class
NEW!
Fridays up to and
including 5th March
4.15 - 5.15
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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
£22.00
per month |
Advanced
Workshops
One off evening classes
focusing on specific training or behaviour topics.
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Monday
26th April
7.15 - 9.30 |