DogBasics Dog Training Courses 2008

The lessons are held in Offley (Hitchin), Hertfordshire, UK

To take any of our lessons at DogBasics, you first have to complete an Introduction Course.

Once you have finished the Introduction Course, you can choose the type of lessons that suit you (puppy socialisation, recall training, agility, clicker training, search, etc). You can read more about these lessons on the courses page.

DogBasics Puppy Classes

We don't hold traditional puppy classes. All our socials and lessons are of mixed ages, BUT we place your puppy in the group where it is most suitable. Soppy puppies with gentler dogs and boisterous puppies with more playful dogs.

Our socialisation sessions and training classes are held in our secure garden, in Great Offley, Hertfordshire. A large part of the training lesson is spend with the puppies off lead. You can ask as many puppy or dog related questions as you want, during the lesson and socials. You can find out more on the Puppy Classes page. Please also read our article about puppies.

DogBasics Basic and Advanced training

Once you have finished the Introduction Course, you can pick lessons that interest you, from our online schedule. For example; improving your recall in a Walk lesson, working on your stays and distance control in a Basics lesson, walking on lead in a LeadFocus lesson, have fun in an agility lesson (open to all ages!), clicker training, tricks, search and retrieve, etc. Read more on the After the Introduction Course page.

DogBasics Private Training / Behaviour Consultations

We currently do not offer private training or behaviour consultations. For this type of work we recommend you turn to one of the 2 dog trainers/behaviourists mentioned below - Pam Haynes and Melanie Daniels. If they are unavailable, try the organisations listed below.

DogBasics behaviour advice

Unfortunately we can't offer free behaviour advice any more, due to lack of time. We strongly advice that you find a local dog trainer/behaviourist who can asses your dog and give you a plan to work to. Until you have found yourself a professional dog trainer/behaviourist, you can try our articles as a reference point or go to the book page to find a book that will help you understand your dogs problem.

Recommended dog trainers/behaviourists

Pam Haynes, Dog Trainer/Behaviourist covering the Herts, Beds and surrounding areas. Pam works with dog behaviour problems and any training issues you might have. She will do home visits in Herts, Beds and surrounding areas. Pam comes highly recommended by DogBasics!
Phone: 01438 820 908 Mobile: 07711 653 718 E-mail: Pamela Haynes

Melanie Daniels V.N. DIP. CABT, Dog/Cat behaviour counsellor in Beds/Bucks/Herts. Mel worked as a vet nurse for over 10 years and in rescue for several years. Mel will make home visits in the Beds/Bucks/Herts area. Mel comes highly recommended by DogBasics!
Phone: 01234 750 789 E-mail: Melanie Daniels

Dog trainer/behaviourist organisations

*TOP CHOICE! Wag More - Effective, Stress free, Empathic and Understanding training for you and your dog!
Phone: 01386 430 189 URL: http://www.wagmorebarkless.co.uk

UKRCB - The UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists
Phone: 020 7243 0359 URL: http://www.dogbehaviourists.com

Coape - Centre of applied Pet Ethology
Phone: 01747 871258 URL: http://www.coape.f9.co.uk

APDT - Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Phone: 01428 707234 URL: http://www.apdtuk.f9.co.uk

APBC - The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Phone: 01386 751151 URL: http://www.apbc.org.uk

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